KYErik
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- South central IL
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- 1977 AC 7000, 1980 JD 2840, 1963 Case 930, 1963 Ford 4000, 1943 Case SC, Case 530CK backhoe
I have a small tilt boat trailer (single axle, 1 inch spindles, about 14 feet long) that originally had typical 12 inch (narrow) trailer tires on it. I am going to put a wood deck on it and use it for light hauling (less than 1000 pounds). I am replacing the wheel bearings now, but noticed that the rims and tires are in pretty bad shape.
I found two 14" car rims/tires that will bolt on, however the offset is different from the offset on the trailer wheels. The trailer rims have the bolting point in the center of the wheel, but the auto rims have the attachment point almost on one edge of the rim.
Will the different offset matter to the bearings/axles? Or should I stick with trailer rims?
I found two 14" car rims/tires that will bolt on, however the offset is different from the offset on the trailer wheels. The trailer rims have the bolting point in the center of the wheel, but the auto rims have the attachment point almost on one edge of the rim.
Will the different offset matter to the bearings/axles? Or should I stick with trailer rims?