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17.5's

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by lazyj, Apr 12, 2013.

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  1. Apr 12, 2013 #1
    lazyj

    lazyj Bobtail Member

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    Still looking for a 53' drop deck. Figure I will go aluminum. I haul mostly hay but get some grain bin loads ,bins measure 12' 6'' from top deck of trailer ,and on occasion tractors, so the lower the better. Found a aluminum with triple 17.5's. I've never been around 17.5's so was just wondering pros and cons. Any info and advise would be great, Thanks.
     
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  3. Apr 12, 2013 #2
    dhooks

    dhooks Light Load Member

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    Short tire life, expensive tires, but a low,deck height
     
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  4. Apr 13, 2013 #3
    eeb

    eeb Heavy Load Member

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    Around here tire shops don't stock as many, may be difficult to locate a replacement in a hurry. Once you locate the tires, they're a bit more of a pia to swap on the rim than a 22.5, not as bad as 19.5 on aluminum.
     
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  5. Apr 13, 2013 #4
    allan5oh

    allan5oh Road Train Member

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    Usually guys will carry one or two spares. Count on brakes and tires annually. That's what I hear from the locals.
     
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  7. Apr 13, 2013 #5
    Cluck Cluck

    Cluck Cluck LTL Wizard

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    I run 17.5, if you're ordering the trailer, then you need a lift a dump auto tire inflators and 18ply tires, having a lift and a dump will help
     
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  8. Apr 13, 2013 #6
    Old Man

    Old Man Road Train Member

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    Most inportant is to keep tire pressure equal. I one is lower than the one next to it they wear quickley.
     
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  9. Apr 13, 2013 #7
    SHC

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    Auto-air inflation system is a must on ANY new trailer i think... just my .02
     
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  10. Apr 13, 2013 #8
    Cluck Cluck

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    I'm sorry I'm running 19.5 tires, I'm waiting to hear back about adding a front axle lift
     
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  11. Apr 13, 2013 #9
    SHC

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    Geez.... can't even remember what size tires ya got. Typical farm boy "uhh, it's got dem rubber things on dare"
     
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  12. Apr 13, 2013 #10
    eeb

    eeb Heavy Load Member

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    More like a steering wheel holder ;)
     
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