I would like to do away with the mobile home tires and convert it to use regular trailer wheels and tires.|||most mobile home trailer axles will take small bolt pattern wheels and tires.from ford or chevy.largest tire size is 215/75/15 so as not to scrape frame,or fenders when loaded.|||yes you can, change the hubs to 5,6 or 8 hole rims, your local rv deler can help you out.|||I think your big issue is going to be the weight capacity of the std wheels/tires. I woudl suggest you check the weight rating of the trailer wheels/tires on the unit, and make sure that your proposed wheels/tires meet or exceed that rating.|||Are you continuing to use the axle on the mobile home, or are you using it for a new purpose.
Most mobile homes have multiple axles - between 2 and 4 - to distribute the weight.
The special wheels and tires are needed to support the weight,
If you are using it for a new purpose, then you are better off scrounging a lighter duty axle.|||sure if you want to spend 10x what the trailers worth
is it on a mobile home or a homemade trailer?
if its a homemade trailer keep the oem tires
you can get new ones cheap from MH sellers
when they ware out
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ReplyDeleteIncluded in the yearly maintenance of our mobile home is the mobile home axle. Most homeowners forget this part and that's a bad thing. It could mean hundreds of dollars in untimely repairs if you are not proactive enough. It's easy to clean and lubricate, and if you have a system already in place in terms of upkeep, then this will be a seamless thing to do. Rusting poses a problem so make sure to periodically examine it to see if there's repair to be done. For more of this, see this informative site: http://modularhomeblog.com/diy/mobile-home-axles.html
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