Trailer Tire Wear
03-19-2026 | 08:07 AM
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Brad,
just to throw this out there, I’d try to give magic tilt trailer parts out of Florida a call. My trailer is over 10 years old. I put a third axle on. I measured existing axle width from end flush mt surface of hub to hub. Also the spring perch distance. They have square tube. Just look what they have and see if something works online.
As someone mentioned, if they are notthe same exact width, like 93 vs 92 or something….that wont matter. You just need to get the closest width and the spring distance and in reality, there is some side to side give with that too. Just after you get them, make sure tire looks straight up and down and toe in vs out compared to other axle is same…. Make sure nothing obviously wrong.
just another thought
just to throw this out there, I’d try to give magic tilt trailer parts out of Florida a call. My trailer is over 10 years old. I put a third axle on. I measured existing axle width from end flush mt surface of hub to hub. Also the spring perch distance. They have square tube. Just look what they have and see if something works online.
As someone mentioned, if they are notthe same exact width, like 93 vs 92 or something….that wont matter. You just need to get the closest width and the spring distance and in reality, there is some side to side give with that too. Just after you get them, make sure tire looks straight up and down and toe in vs out compared to other axle is same…. Make sure nothing obviously wrong.
just another thought
I reached out to the and sent them the specs from Heritage. We'll see what they say.
Thanks. Brad.
03-19-2026 | 10:21 AM
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PowerBoatr,
It’s actually a really nice trailer. Heritage builds a nice product. And I’m sure a new one would be $15K, if it’s a dime.
Yup. I get that boats are that proverbial hole in the water. And we’ll get through it. It is what it is.
I also want to clarify…. I no longer believe this is the result of the unfortunate incident at the ramp. I seriously doubt that whatever caused the damage to the left fender could have bent the axles on the right side. With that in mind, the CFO may insist we try a new set of tires and see what happens first.
Thanks. Brad.
It’s actually a really nice trailer. Heritage builds a nice product. And I’m sure a new one would be $15K, if it’s a dime.
Yup. I get that boats are that proverbial hole in the water. And we’ll get through it. It is what it is.
I also want to clarify…. I no longer believe this is the result of the unfortunate incident at the ramp. I seriously doubt that whatever caused the damage to the left fender could have bent the axles on the right side. With that in mind, the CFO may insist we try a new set of tires and see what happens first.
Thanks. Brad.
Not poking heritage
Just by time all is said and done
A new trailer may be looking close
my trailer was rebuilt by previous owner, it was built in Canada. Not sure if they may be a source for parts..it does like maple syrup
I imagine his time and money spent
He could purchased a new one
He metal worked, made perm board mounts to fit the hull
Lowered it in the cradle
but its time for springs
My cfo. Gives me those looks as well
I hope you get it worked out
Tires tearing up on a trip sucks
not to mention. Our wonderful highways
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03-19-2026 | 01:44 PM
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oh no
Not poking heritage
Just by time all is said and done
A new trailer may be looking close
my trailer was rebuilt by previous owner, it was built in Canada. Not sure if they may be a source for parts..it does like maple syrup
I imagine his time and money spent
He could purchased a new one
He metal worked, made perm board mounts to fit the hull
Lowered it in the cradle
but its time for springs
My cfo. Gives me those looks as well
I hope you get it worked out
Tires tearing up on a trip sucks
not to mention. Our wonderful highways
Not poking heritage
Just by time all is said and done
A new trailer may be looking close
my trailer was rebuilt by previous owner, it was built in Canada. Not sure if they may be a source for parts..it does like maple syrup
I imagine his time and money spent
He could purchased a new one
He metal worked, made perm board mounts to fit the hull
Lowered it in the cradle
but its time for springs
My cfo. Gives me those looks as well
I hope you get it worked out
Tires tearing up on a trip sucks
not to mention. Our wonderful highways
Sometimes, it's a labor of love.
I spoke with Chris at Heritage. They have them, literally, on the shelf. ~$1700 for two. Literally HALF the price Dexter quoted me. The only problem is that freight is gonna kill me. Anybody going through Benton, IL and Dayton, OH any time soon....?
Thanks. Brad.
03-19-2026 | 05:25 PM
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Guys,
Best news I’ve heard in a bit….
I can get them direct from Heritage, $1700 for the pair, and pic them up from the MFR that makes them, which is only about a 2-1/2hr drive from our place on Cumberland. Sounds like an excuse to go to the lake and make a small road trip. Saves me the $700 freight
(not kidding).
Thanks. Brad.
Best news I’ve heard in a bit….
I can get them direct from Heritage, $1700 for the pair, and pic them up from the MFR that makes them, which is only about a 2-1/2hr drive from our place on Cumberland. Sounds like an excuse to go to the lake and make a small road trip. Saves me the $700 freight
(not kidding).Thanks. Brad.
03-20-2026 | 09:46 AM
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Guys,
Best news I’ve heard in a bit….
I can get them direct from Heritage, $1700 for the pair, and pic them up from the MFR that makes them, which is only about a 2-1/2hr drive from our place on Cumberland. Sounds like an excuse to go to the lake and make a small road trip. Saves me the $700 freight (not kidding).
Thanks. Brad.
Best news I’ve heard in a bit….
I can get them direct from Heritage, $1700 for the pair, and pic them up from the MFR that makes them, which is only about a 2-1/2hr drive from our place on Cumberland. Sounds like an excuse to go to the lake and make a small road trip. Saves me the $700 freight
(not kidding).Thanks. Brad.
plus a nice drive
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