Distance between wheels very close?? Cedar Creek

[ivbinconned]

We just bought a 2009 Cedar Creek. One thing I noted and was even commented on was the fact that there is only about one inch space between the tires. It is a 34 footer with three slides. The tires are 235/16s so I don't think anyone might have put bigger tires on it.

I like using the locks that go between the tires but those certainly will not work on this trailer.

[oldtrojan66]

My '07 JAYCO has the same set up. I use the adjustable chocks that lay on the ground between tires. My tires are also 235/85R16 Goodyears. I tried to buy a Sailun tire with same specs. Diameter of mounted wheel was a full inch larger than Goodyear.
I always thought closer together would mean less twisting flex in tight turns.

[Me_Again]

N-Trouble wrote:

dcg9381 wrote:

N-Trouble wrote:

That would likely mean going back to ST tires which as we all know is not a great choice. Would rather have the close spacing with LT tires personally

One word: Sailun
They're made in both 235/85 and 235/80. Great tires. Not that expensive.

Shouldn't this RV have a sticker on it with original tire size? That would help...

Good luck finding them anywhere especially in that size. Every tire dealer around me that I have asked if they carry Sailun brand tires just look at me funny and say they have never even heard of them.

Big Horn has them OEM now. Chris

[Tom_Diane]

It may be a non issue. Some friends traded their 09 sprinter tt for a 20012 sprinter, basically the same unit with some updates.
I bought his wheel chocks because the tires were spread too much on the new tt and the block wouldn't expand enough.
On our 5er, I have to tap the block into the tire spacing and then its only part way.
Its just the design I'm guessing and you are probably ok. I would be observant and see if other units are the dame way.

[TNGW1500SE]

I don't see the problem if there is clearance. The tires wouldn't "fight" each other as much when turning. Could be an advantage.

[N-Trouble]

dcg9381 wrote:

N-Trouble wrote:

That would likely mean going back to ST tires which as we all know is not a great choice. Would rather have the close spacing with LT tires personally

One word: Sailun
They're made in both 235/85 and 235/80. Great tires. Not that expensive.

Shouldn't this RV have a sticker on it with original tire size? That would help...

Good luck finding them anywhere especially in that size. Every tire dealer around me that I have asked if they carry Sailun brand tires just look at me funny and say they have never even heard of them.

[SoundGuy]

Crodad wrote:
Cedar Creek's tires are close together. It's how they are made. He needs suggestions on wheel chocks. I have a 2016 CC and the wheels are less than 2 inches apart and I nee new chocks.

Our current Freedom Express's axles are just 29" apart so the 14" tires offer insufficient space between each set to use the pair of BAL Standard Tire Locking Chocks I used to use to secure our previous KZ Spree. I've solved this by instead using a pair of rubber tire chocks between each tire set, with each pair secured tightly in place with hardwood spacers. Works like a charm ... pics are in my gallery for anyone interested.

[Crodad]

there's no problem here!! Cedar Creek's tires are close together. It's how they are made. He needs suggestions on wheel chocks. I have a 2016 CC and the wheels are less than 2 inches apart and I nee new chocks.

[jimmyfred]

............Measure the distance from center to center between axles ; should be ~33 inches on tandem axles ! Your leaf spring packs should be 25 1\4 inches , eye hole to eye hole , uninstalled . , jf

[Ronandpat]

I have owned two Cedar Creeks and the spacing between tires on both units was less than 2" and I never had a problem. The only issue was that there was no way to upgrade from an ST to LT tires as the LTs were too big to fit and have enough weight rating on the tires.

[Dave_H_M]

Same here on my Laredo.

Not a problem in 6 years.

[Itching2go]

buc1980 wrote:
My FW have the same situation but I don't have any problem with that and the trailer is 11 years old.

X3 or 4.. The 2003 Cedar Creek that we had until 2013 had just a bit over one inch between it's LT tires. Never had a problem with it, and it went through a lot of tight turns over the years. I wouldn't worry about it.

[R-D]

I have about the same size fw, I replaced my ST tires for LT 235/85/16 thousands of miles ago. Only about an inch clearance. The tire shop put the trailer through many maneuvers, sharp turns, different driveways. All without any trouble. Have traveled in temps well over 100 with out any trouble. I have a tire monitor to keep track of tire temps. I use rotochok between tires. I am due for new tires, no trouble after all those miles. Just my experience.

[jerem0621]

Make sure the leaf springs are still connected to the equalizer.

Thanks!

Jeremiah

[ivbinconned]

Never saw it as a "problem" Happy as I do trailer repairs etc in my business. Plus it is many other aspects etc about this trailer that met our needs. We wanted a floor plan that allowed us to utilize and access kitchen, bath and Bed room without opening a slide.

Thanks for all you replys gentlemen.