Which size trailer

V8Druid

V8Druid

do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
I can get 4 brand new 13” rims with tyres for £200
165R13, will they be ok seeing as they’re slightly wider than 145’s on there at present.
Also, does anyone know the offset I need for them to fit ok.
or take a wheel off and measure it -- check the load rating on the tyres- not all 165R13s are 'born equal' :rolleyes:;) but they should be OK for 2t on a twin axle -- 's what I run on my 10 x 5 and my 8 x 4 (2t and 1t respectively)
Have a look at your old rims, it should be stamped on them ET something
 
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weirdfish

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After asking the seller a few more questions he reckons they won’t fit my trailer as they’re too big on the overall dia and would raise the trailer too much.
 
V8Druid

V8Druid

do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
After asking the seller a few more questions he reckons they won’t fit my trailer as they’re too big on the overall dia and would raise the trailer too much.
I'll measure an overall of a wheel this morning for you ;)
 
V8Druid

V8Druid

do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
Would the offset also be too much?
bugger - forgot :(:(-- offset no prob.s .. got loose spares and the stampings may possibly even be readable ... if I'd seen this 'fore it got dark I'd have gone back out and had a look for you :( ... just done me self a post it and stuck it on the edge of my screen
 
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weirdfish

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bugger - forgot :(:(-- offset no prob.s .. got loose spares and the stampings may possibly even be readable ... if I'd seen this 'fore it got dark I'd have gone back out and had a look for you :( ... just done me self a post it and stuck it on the edge of my screen
Don’t forget now 🙈🙈😂😂👍
 
Vinpetrol

Vinpetrol

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Anyone know anything of HM-D trailers ? My ex business partner has bought one but it looks like a right heavy lump .
 
V8Druid

V8Druid

do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
Anyone know anything of HM-D trailers ? My ex business partner has bought one but it looks like a right heavy lump .
website still under construction .. can't see much else about 'em ?

" HM-D Trailers offers a range of trailers for sale, hire, finance and insurance, as well as towing solutions and circular economy initiatives. Find out more about their products "

so WTF are " circular economy initiatives " ???????:unsure::unsure::unsure:
 
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weirdfish

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The 10” rims I have on the trailer have very little offset, probably why 13’s might not fit
Measuring from middle of the rim, it’s 45mm to the rear and 55mm to the front edge of the rim.
 
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weirdfish

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Had a chat with a guy from a trailer company yesterday and 13’s will not fit without altering the height of the trailer, also they will be wider than the trailer due to offset.
12’s were mentioned but these would also alter the height slightly.
The trailer, when attached is sitting nice and level so I’d rather not alter this.
I’m going to stick with the 10’s and buy a decent set of rubber for them.
Thanks for all the input, I’m sure there’ll be more questions 🙈😂👍
 
V8Druid

V8Druid

do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
not forgotten again today Boyo, but
(a) I've had a hell of a night/day
and
(b) the rain here has been biblical since about 2 a.m. last night -- (was out in it, in the car, at 4 a.m.).!!.
 
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bobthebuilder

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not forgotten again today Boyo, but
(a) I've had a hell of a night/day
and
(b) the rain here has been biblical since about 2 a.m. last night -- (was out in it, in the car, at 4 a.m.).!!.
everything ok ?
 
hiluxman

hiluxman

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long-ish story @bobthebuilder ... on my way to the 'new' Grange hospital in Cwmbran (as they've closed the excellent A&E in Nevill Hall in Aber):mad::mad::mad: - should've gone to Hereford, in retrospect :( -- I'll stick the details in my usual thread
In a country where we have the NHS
..it's somthing I'd don't want to have to use. Even more so confirmed on my last encounter.

But regardless of that, do hope it's nothing serious and you do get sorted correctly.
 
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weirdfish

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long-ish story @bobthebuilder ... on my way to the 'new' Grange hospital in Cwmbran (as they've closed the excellent A&E in Nevill Hall in Aber):mad::mad::mad: - should've gone to Hereford, in retrospect :( -- I'll stick the details in my usual thread
I do hope it’s nothing serious.
“Usual thread” am I missing something?
 
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weirdfish

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As a bit of an update, and more questions 🙈😂
New boots fitted and marker lights on the front so as I can see the trailer when it’s hitched up.
Question, I’d like a set of ramps for it, length wise what’s the rule of thumb for trailers.
Measuring underneath I think the storage area will take 8’ ramps, but I notice 6’ ramps are also available, what would you guys go for?.
 

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