Trailer Adventures continue... Lug Pattern and Spare Tires (1 Viewer)

[Boomstick]

So... as an update from the last thread, the trailer is registered and is parked on the street. Unfortunately, I get to play musical trailer every two weeks, but... here we are.

Next question: As many of you know, I am not mechanically inclined... so if the stupidity of this question is too much, I request a rolling of the eyes, and some grace. The trailer has larger tires and a 6-lug pattern (link), and does not have a spare. This worries me because if there is a problem on the trail, I would be limited are stuck. It does not have an axle between the wheels. What are my options? I looked at adapters... but then read some pretty strong opinions on NOT doing that on the internet. If its just this lightweight trailer, are adapters still a really unsafe idea? If they are good enough, what would you recommend?

Again... I appreciate all of you, and look forward to seeing some of you folks at GSMTR!

 

[ace10]

The trailer in the link has 80 Series wheels. They're 6X5.5, which is probably the most-common 6 lug trailer pattern in existence.

In order to get out of a s***ty situation, you could just carry an adapter on board and use it to mount the 200's spare.

 

[matzell]

I was not sure the question but if you have a 200, then yes, some sort of adapter or figure a way to mount a spare on it, even it it is a 33 skinny on say a 60 wheel, better than nothing and will get you out and down the road.

 

[CrabCake]

Adapter, 1 spare-2 uses...I wouldn't adapt the trailer wheel to the 200, but absolutely no problem to slap on the trailer to get you out of a bad spot. I also carry a plug and sidewall stitch kit with me at all times, minimal space, and if you have air, you can pretty much fix anywhere.

 

[Boomstick]

Adapter, 1 spare-2 uses...I wouldn't adapt the trailer wheel to the 200, but absolutely no problem to slap on the trailer to get you out of a bad spot. I also carry a plug and sidewall stitch kit with me at all times, minimal space, and if you have air, you can pretty much fix anywhere.

The trailer in the link has 80 Series wheels. They're 6X5.5, which is probably the most-common 6 lug trailer pattern in existence.

In order to get out of a s***ty situation, you could just carry an adapter on board and use it to mount the 200's spare.

I was not sure the question but if you have a 200, then yes, some sort of adapter or figure a way to mount a spare on it, even it it is a 33 skinny on say a 60 wheel, better than nothing and will get you out and down the road.

You folks rock! I had not even thought about the "just get it out however you can and fix the tire later" approach. I have the tire patch kit already... so good there. And I will pick up an adapter and keep it as part of my recovery kit. I will not retrofit the trailer with new wheels and tires (smaller) to match the LC200. Sometimes, it takes a stupid question to see the smart solution. Really appreciate it.

Anyone have a recommended brand for the adapter?

 

[matzell]

You folks rock! I had not even thought about the "just get it out however you can and fix the tire later" approach. I have the tire patch kit already... so good there. And I will pick up an adapter and keep it as part of my recovery kit. I will not retrofit the trailer with new wheels and tires (smaller) to match the LC200. Sometimes, it takes a stupid question to see the smart solution. Really appreciate it.

Anyone have a recommended brand for the adapter?

Spidertrax

 

[Jakes40]

Carry a Glue Tread patch. It will get you more than off the trail.

FYI the glue does go bad so you will have to swap it out every so often.