trailer wheels question

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   Hey guys!  So I just sold my 88 2001' and bought a very nice 98 sport nautique.  It includes a nice tandem axle trailer, with the factory wheels which are 14"x6" wide wheels, with 205-75-14 tires like most have stock.  Oh, and 5 lug with a 4.5" pattern by the way.  

Ok, soo my question is:  I am wanting to upgrade the wheels to 17" or even 18" wheels with low profile tires, but wondered who else has done this (as I have seen many who have), and what size wheels and tires you actually ended up using.  Also, I know several have used known trailer rated low profile tires baring the verified weight calculation, but just wanted some input from those who have the knowledge.  I am worried about a wider rim rubbing the inner fender slightly.  

Further info:  The height of a 205/75/14 is 26.11" high, which is perfectly achievable in both a 17 and 18" tire as well at a lower profile.  I am simply worried about width.  

Any input??  

Thanks :)

Andrew

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ajburnet Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: June-20-2011 Location: nashville, TN Status: Offline Points: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote ajburnet Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: trailer wheels question Posted: March-19-2012 at 4:03am
	Hey guys! So I just sold my 88 2001' and bought a very nice 98 sport nautique. It includes a nice tandem axle trailer, with the factory wheels which are 14"x6" wide wheels, with 205-75-14 tires like most have stock. Oh, and 5 lug with a 4.5" pattern by the way. Ok, soo my question is: I am wanting to upgrade the wheels to 17" or even 18" wheels with low profile tires, but wondered who else has done this (as I have seen many who have), and what size wheels and tires you actually ended up using. Also, I know several have used known trailer rated low profile tires baring the verified weight calculation, but just wanted some input from those who have the knowledge. I am worried about a wider rim rubbing the inner fender slightly. Further info: The height of a 205/75/14 is 26.11" high, which is perfectly achievable in both a 17 and 18" tire as well at a lower profile. I am simply worried about width. Any input?? Thanks :) Andrew
	Andrew Burnett 98' Sport Nautique 88' Ski Nautique 2001' (fully restored) A lousy day on the lake is better than a great day at work.

quinner Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: October-12-2005 Location: Unknown Status: Offline Points: 5828	Post Options Post Reply Quote quinner Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March-19-2012 at 5:00pm
	You may want to start by contacting the trailer manufacturer or call Boatmate trailers as they offer Custom wheel/tire combinations and could have some great insight on what you are trying to do. Adding width may require a different wheel offset to work correctly. You may want to take measurements from the face of hub to the fender and from fender to frame. Would imagine having more rubber on the ground will make maneuvering/turning by hand quite a bit tougher.
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john10 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: July-06-2012 Location: U.K Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote john10 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July-09-2012 at 6:34am
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