new wheels on the trailer

[tom b. catalina22]

i have a trailer that needs new wheels.. are they like standard bolt patterns that trailers go by.. i have a five bolt pattern on it. someone told me a ford wheel would probably work. how does ya know..

 

[Ted]

It is a standard size, and . . .

You can get new wheels with the tires already mounted at West Marine or Boat/US. I would go with the galvanized wheels versus the painted. They are the 5-bolt pattern, which is an automotive standard.The Catalina 22 trailer of years gone by had 15" wheels, but 14" wheels should work equally well. I think the 14" wheel is about the largest wheel you will find in stock at the local marine retailers.The key thing is to make sure the tires are rated for the load. You should look for tires with a load rating of 1750 lbs (each) to accomodate your trailer load rating of 3500 lbs (most C22 trailers are 3500 lb GVWR trailers).I hope this helps,Regards,Ted

 

[Dennis]

Northern also

Northern also has tires and wheels. I just put two on my trailer! Added an axle too!

 

[Jeff D]

Junk Yard

Time to learn the joys of your local junkyard. Measure the bolt pattern and and head off to the junkyard. Negotiate the price. You can always paint the wheels. No sense in paying boat dollars for tires and wheels. Tires should be rated for a trailer.

 

[JP du Toit]

new wheels

I recently replaced the wheels and tires on my trailer (66 Oday mariner) with trailer wheels at Walmart(2 wheels and tires under $100.00)They have a good supply. ,take a wheel with you to get the correct ones,or measure bolt circle.good luck JP.

 

[Joe]

take one off and

go to Pep Boys. They have a whole rack of assorted trailor wheels.