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10-25-2017, 09:28 PM
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Rivet Master 
1972 31' Sovereign
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felton
, California
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Argosy tire dilemma
Hi all, yet another tire question, just purchased this diamond in rough, barn find (without the barn, & complete with mice droppings ) anyways, I didn't tow away as the tires are 10yrs old and shot. The trailer has 15" wheels and a tiny space between wheel & frame. I'm curious what was the original wheel/tire size and what's the max preferred size? I need to purchase 4 new tires & wheels asap before I tow away. any advice MUCH appreciated!!
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10-25-2017, 09:38 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
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felton
, California
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10-25-2017, 09:49 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
Seattle
, Washington
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I have a 24 footer that I put 215 75 15s on. I had to then but 1/2 inch spacers so they wouldn’t rub in the interior wheel well. Once I replaced the axles I no longer needed the spacers
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10-25-2017, 10:00 PM
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Rivet Master
1975 Argosy 26
1963 24' Tradewind
Seattle
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 2,341
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Standard AS size..
The argosy will take the normal AS tire size... 225/75/15's in ST rating. (I won't get into the whole 16" LT size argument.. you can search online here for that option).
Rims are pretty standard 15x6" size, the bolt circle is 6 (lugs) x5.5
Here's a good thread about tires / rimshttp://www.airforums.com/forums/f305/tire-wheel-sizes-54436.html
Congrats! That'll be a fun trailer!
Marc
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10-26-2017, 08:10 AM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
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felton
, California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 3Ms75Argosy
The argosy will take the normal AS tire size... 225/75/15's in ST rating. (I won't get into the whole 16" LT size argument.. you can search online here for that option).
Rims are pretty standard 15x6" size, the bolt circle is 6 (lugs) x5.5
Here's a good thread about tires / rimshttp://www.airforums.com/forums/f305/tire-wheel-sizes-54436.html
Congrats! That'll be a fun trailer!
Marc
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this tire says 7.00 15 , so 7" width? as opposed to what would have been 6" on original ? I don't like the wheels, so want to replace tires & wheels at same time and go with what would have been original size. thanks
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10-26-2017, 08:18 AM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
1975 31' Excella 500
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Benton
, Arkansas
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That probably is the original size. Its the size I run on my 72 Sovereign. (I run Yokohama LT tires)
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10-26-2017, 08:24 AM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
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Estancia
, New Mexico
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nickclifford
this tire says 7.00 15 , so 7" width? as opposed to what would have been 6" on original ? I don't like the wheels, so want to replace tires & wheels at same time and go with what would have been original size. thanks
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That is a bias ply tire as opposed to a radial. It is the original size and they are still made, but are seldom used. What don't you like about the wheel? If by "wheel" you mean rim they will take multiple sizes including radial tires.
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10-26-2017, 12:33 PM
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Moderator dude
1966 26' Overlander
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Apr 2002
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The rim or wheel on his ride is not stock. (or original) It appears to be a painted black wagon wheel type. I wouldn't want it either.
If you are looking for a stock stamped wheel, just make sure you get one rated for the load. Many passenger car rims do not have that weight rating. I believe the RV weight rating you seek is 2600 #s.
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10-26-2017, 02:43 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
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Estancia
, New Mexico
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Action
The rim or wheel on his ride is not stock. (or original) It appears to be a painted black wagon wheel type.
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U R right
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10-26-2017, 08:26 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
1995 34' Excella
Lynchburg
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,226
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Nick
Glad to hear that you snagged that Argosy.
My 66 Tradewind came with the same tires 7:00 x 15. I just installed Goodyear Endurance ST225/R15.
Dan
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10-26-2017, 08:34 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 Argosy 26
Morrill
, Nebraska
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 6,014
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Make sure the wheels are ZERO OFFSET.
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10-26-2017, 08:42 PM
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Vintage Kin
Fort Worth
, Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by J. Morgan
That probably is the original size. Its the size I run on my 72 Sovereign. (I run Yokohama LT tires) |
I also recommend the RY215. Very high quality. See Tire Rack for 7R-15 sizing. I had Discount Tire order them from TR for me.
Centramatic Balancers after the use of a Hunter GSP-9700 spin balancer. New lug nuts. Dedicated Torque wrench. And quality tire pressure gauge.
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10-26-2017, 09:52 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
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felton
, California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TouringDan
Nick
Glad to hear that you snagged that Argosy.
My 66 Tradewind came with the same tires 7:00 x 15. I just installed Goodyear Endurance ST225/R15.
Dan
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It's not going to get used a huge amount, so will prob just go with ST tires for now.
I got super lucky with the trailer, seller said he had a ton of calls, I just happened to be first  Needs a mega clean up though 
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10-28-2017, 11:55 AM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
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felton
, California
Join Date: Aug 2014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Action
The rim or wheel on his ride is not stock. (or original) It appears to be a painted black wagon wheel type. I wouldn't want it either.
If you are looking for a stock stamped wheel, just make sure you get one rated for the load. Many passenger car rims do not have that weight rating. I believe the RV weight rating you seek is 2600 #s.
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Good advice. Thanks
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10-28-2017, 11:59 AM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
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felton
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Very small gap between tire and trailer body. Doesn't seem right ?
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10-28-2017, 10:11 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
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felton
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10-28-2017, 11:30 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Sunriver
, Oregon
Join Date: Jan 2016
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Tires And Wheels
If you lurk around here long enough you'll find somebody selling to upgrade and possibilty of getting a great price same time.....Or bite the bullett and by Sendels and michelins and be done with it..........
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10-29-2017, 12:47 AM
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Vintage Kin
Fort Worth
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mcomeaux
If you lurk around here long enough you'll find somebody selling to upgrade and possibilty of getting a great price same time.....Or bite the bullett and by Sendels and michelins and be done with it..........
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Excellent on buying AS takeoffs!
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10-29-2017, 02:08 AM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
1975 31' Excella 500
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Benton
, Arkansas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nickclifford
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The axles are shot and “bottomed out”. (I.e. the suspension is bottomed out)
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10-30-2017, 02:27 PM
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Moderator dude
1966 26' Overlander
Phoenix
, Arizona
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Since the rim are not stock tires may be as well.
Dialing back to a smaller tire one needs to know what you need.
As a side note this is what the RV manufacturers deal with. How much interior space can I save with the minimum sized tire/wheel combo. Best place to start is weigh the thing! Then add weight for anything NOT in the trailer now. Like .....
Camping gear
Full water tank
Full waste tanks
Gear
Full propane tanks
Anything extra you might carry like
Gear
Then take that number and multiply by 110%. That is your the max load. Find tires that are rated in total for that number or maybe another 110% depending on tire. (P, LT or ST designed tires)
Going to a larger diameter rim (16") may make the fit inside the wheel tubs a little tighter fit.
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1966 Lincoln 4 door Convertible 462 4V 1971 Ford LTD Convertible 429 4V Phoenix ~ Yeah it's hot however it's a dry heat!
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