Poor Tire Install
Prior to a recent vacation I had new tires (5.3 X 12) installed on our jet ski trailer. I didn't know the age of the old tires and didn't want to risk a blow out on the road. About 150 miles into ou...
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Well for one thing I would NEVER trust a 12" tire for a 650 mile trip! They are far too small and spin far too fast for a long-distance trip. The ones I've used had a speed limitation on them... 55MPH as I recall.
If you have the clearance, upgrade to at least a 175/80R13. Even the 13" tire turns 25% slower, which is much easier on the tire and the wheel bearings. I did that on my small utility trailer and I feel much better about towing it long distances. The tires and bearings arrive cool, when they were slightly warm to the touch with the 12" tires.
If you have the clearance, upgrade to at least a 175/80R13. Even the 13" tire turns 25% slower, which is much easier on the tire and the wheel bearings. I did that on my small utility trailer and I feel much better about towing it long distances. The tires and bearings arrive cool, when they were slightly warm to the touch with the 12" tires.
