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Current tire size is 205/65/14
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So my trailer is in need of a face lift. I’d like to start with wheels & tires. Currently it has 14 inch rims that are fugly. I’ve seen quite a few Schiada/Howard/Hallet boats towed on some pimped out trailers. I’d like to lift the trailer/increase the ride height about two inches if possible. Where can I find a decent selection of rims? Will I need to make a change to the wheel wells, change leafs or anything else? What is the ideal tire rim size? I assume 15’s is all I’ll be able to squeeze on there?
How about showing some examples of what you are trying to achieve .
Rim sizes, tire heights and widths, depth of wheel/offset/fender clearances, and the over all "vibe" of what you are trying to do , would help .
Most boat trailers with 14" wheels are "Ford/Mopar" 5 on 4 1/2" bolt patterns . IF the fender placement (bolted on fenders only), is secondary to the LOOK of the wheels/tires, then find some custom wheels you like on the net . Once you have a couple of wheel designs in mind, find out if they offer the correct "bolt pattern" for your use, and what "rim widths and offsets" the wheel comes in .
Then look over all the tires available for the wheels you have chosen . Get their "actual height and width", then you can look at where your fenders must be mounted, to not strike those tires/wheels on a bump .
Bolt on fenders can be easily moved or replaced, weld on "not so easy", but anything can be done to a simple trailer frame at minimal cost . (at honest shops)
Just remember that when you "raise the boat height" you will need to back the tow vehicle and trailer deeper into the water . UNLESS ! You extend the front of the trailer for the added boat height .
Make it CUSTOM, make it your own ....................
If it’s a real Ellis it should be laid out flat and widened with fat ass fenders like a true Ellis was meant to be. The big brother flatty Ellis trailers is where I’d be looking for ideas.
I’d get ahold of Roke Trailers or Mike Livingston at Livingston Trailers. He’s the Ellis guru but he’s moved his operation to Idaho.
Both know the Ellis lineage really well.
I just went through the same thing on my 1995 Ellis Trailer with wheels and tires. I ended up putting 17's on with 225/50/17 tires. The only issue I had was with the width of the new tires we had to weld tabs on the main rail for the wood board that goes behind the fender. Didn't have any issues with the clearance on my fenders.
Not sure where you are located, but Frank's Trailer Repair in Havasu is who welded the tabs and also repainted the front section of the main rail after a big scuff from road debris. He was more than reasonable to work with and will use him again. His number is nine-two-eight, 225-1833.
I have a 22' foot boat. I went with 17's simply because I like the look of the larger rim and also went with a wider/lower profile tire. So no, it isn't a trailer tire but a lot of trailer tires suck anyway . I don't have pics at the moment but I am happy with how it turned out. The center cap wouldn't fit because of the bearing buddy is the only problem. I went with the Ridler 645 Chrome Wheel. Called a bunch of places and Discount Tire in Havasu was the best place price wise. You can google Ridler 645 and you will see they have a bunch of styles/finishes that will work with your trailer. The 3.30 center bore fit fine. Like I said, the only issue was the center cap won't fit over the bearing buddy but it would've covered up the bearing buddy anyway. Below is a link to the wheels.
https://www.pepboys.com/product/details/20160093/00337
Looks pretty good. Way better than the 14’s I have on mine.
Looks pretty good. Way better than the 14’s I have on mine.
I just got off the phone with Mike Livingston. Real nice guy. Looks like I can go up to 18’s with no problem so now I just need to find a wheel tire combo.
I just got off the phone with Mike Livingston. Real nice guy. Looks like I can go up to 18’s with no problem so now I just need to find a wheel tire combo.
View attachment 606355 View attachment 606356 View attachment 606357 View attachment 606358 View attachment 606359 View attachment 606360 View attachment 606361 So my trailer is in need of a face lift. I’d like to start with wheels & tires. Currently it has 14 inch rims with 5 on 4.5 BP that are fugly. I’ve seen quite a few Schiada/Howard/Hallet boats towed on some pimped out trailers. I’d like to lift the trailer/increase the ride height about two inches if possible. Where can I find a decent selection of rims? Will I need to make a change to the wheel wells, change leafs or anything else? What is the ideal tire rim size? I assume 15’s is all I’ll be able to squeeze on there?
Current tire size is 205/65/14
I rebuilt my old trailer about a year ago, full strip down and everything new View attachment 612271
I rebuilt my old trailer about a year ago, full strip down and everything new View attachment 612271
I rebuilt my old trailer about a year ago, full strip down and everything new View attachment 612271
The fenders were 10" wide and i got them from a guy riverdad on another forum but he biulds trailer ROKE is the name of the trailers, and wheels are 17x9 with a +1 back spaceHow wide are your fenders and where did you get them? What tire/rim size/backspace do you have there?
Thx!
Yes it is we just sold it a few months ago,Is that a stiletto? If so...that’s the nicest one I’ve seen!
I got mine on ebay fairly cheapGood news is I have 10 inch wide fenders already. Tires and rims need some love though....
I have a 22' foot boat. I went with 17's simply because I like the look of the larger rim and also went with a wider/lower profile tire. So no, it isn't a trailer tire but a lot of trailer tires suck anyway . I don't have pics at the moment but I am happy with how it turned out. The center cap wouldn't fit because of the bearing buddy is the only problem. I went with the Ridler 645 Chrome Wheel. Called a bunch of places and Discount Tire in Havasu was the best place price wise. You can google Ridler 645 and you will see they have a bunch of styles/finishes that will work with your trailer. The 3.30 center bore fit fine. Like I said, the only issue was the center cap won't fit over the bearing buddy but it would've covered up the bearing buddy anyway. Below is a link to the wheels.
https://www.pepboys.com/product/details/20160093/00337
I rebuilt my old trailer about a year ago, full strip down and everything new View attachment 612271
My old stiletto man I miss this thing, bought it when Brad was selling it. Best boat I've owned so far.Is that a stiletto? If so...that’s the nicest one I’ve seen!
Its been an awesome boat sold it last year after rebuilding the motor.I restored that boat. How’s she been treating you?