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Old 08-17-2012, 10:12 PM   #1
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Right tire size?

Hello folks, I'm a new member and have a million questions. Today I'll only ask one or two , okay , maybe three. I have a 1959 Caravanner with a single axle. Can anyone tell me if this unit is supposed to have 14 or15 inch tires on it? My wife and I acquired it from her parents. We have wheels in both sizes. Should we buy bias or radials. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Dan
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Your trailer should have 15" tires on it. As far as radial or bias, radial offers less rolling resistance and a smoother ride, at least until the belts separate...bias tires are taller and narrower, and replacements can be tough to come by on the road.
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Old 08-18-2012, 04:21 AM   #3
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Long story short, get this one.
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That illustrates my point about not getting non-standard tires perfectly, thank you. You cannot walk into a tire store and buy a replacement and leave with the new tire on the spot if you have a flat.
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