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trainguy · 11-09-2016, 07:39 PM

I have been using Haulmark trailers for more than 20 years without any problems. I would suggest buying radial tires.They seem to tow easier,and run cooler. I have never had a trailer tire wear out ,but have had side wall blow out on 6 year old tires. I feel the tires supplied are inferior to the ones you buy at a tire store,there for I like to replace the originals at 5 years.

Krylon32 · 11-09-2016, 08:00 PM

On the subject of tires, I always change to 10 ply radial trailer tires when I buy a new trailer.

Vics Stuff · 11-09-2016, 11:15 PM

When buying tires always buy tires rated for trailer use not you run of the mill vehicle tires. there is a big difference in tire design and construction.
Vic

tamnalan · 11-10-2016, 11:16 AM

A half-ton tow truck is fine for open trailers at 75% or less of the truck's rated capacity. This would include a typical 16 or 18' loaded car-hauler. A 24-foot enclosed trailer would warrant a bigger, heavier truck because of the potential for higher gross weight and cross-wind effects.

11-09-2016, 07:39 PM	#21
trainguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lehighton Pa Posts: 1,085	Re: Buying an enclosed car hauler I have been using Haulmark trailers for more than 20 years without any problems. I would suggest buying radial tires.They seem to tow easier,and run cooler. I have never had a trailer tire wear out ,but have had side wall blow out on 6 year old tires. I feel the tires supplied are inferior to the ones you buy at a tire store,there for I like to replace the originals at 5 years.

11-09-2016, 08:00 PM	#22
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 5,313	Re: Buying an enclosed car hauler On the subject of tires, I always change to 10 ply radial trailer tires when I buy a new trailer. Last edited by Krylon32; 11-10-2016 at 08:45 AM.

11-09-2016, 11:15 PM	#23
Vics Stuff Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Reno Nevada Posts: 449	Re: Buying an enclosed car hauler When buying tires always buy tires rated for trailer use not you run of the mill vehicle tires. there is a big difference in tire design and construction. Vic

11-10-2016, 11:16 AM	#24
tamnalan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 104	Re: Buying an enclosed car hauler A half-ton tow truck is fine for open trailers at 75% or less of the truck's rated capacity. This would include a typical 16 or 18' loaded car-hauler. A 24-foot enclosed trailer would warrant a bigger, heavier truck because of the potential for higher gross weight and cross-wind effects. Last edited by tamnalan; 11-10-2016 at 11:25 AM.