20's on trailer

X30rider · Outlaw Joined: 31 Mar 2003 Posts: 150 City: Dallas

does anyone have 20" wheels on their boat trailer. and if so how does it ride. I was looking at some 18's but they shop had some 20's for about the same price. I meassured the height of my wheels now and found some 20's with low pro's at the same hieght. should I go with 20 or 18" wheels.

whats ya'll opinions

jryoung · Ladies Man Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 7664 City: Man Jose

My opinion that putting 20's or any other type of rims on a boat trailer is about as useful as a $hit flavored lollipop. But, hey if you want it to look flashy as it sits in the parking lot go for it, we all need to get some attention somehow.

Medina · Posted: Aug 09, 2009 10:28 am Post subject:

When i read this, i think this.

X30rider · Outlaw Joined: 31 Mar 2003 Posts: 150 City: Dallas

hey some people are into $hit flavored lollipops. thanks for your opinion

holdsworth · Posted: Aug 09, 2009 3:06 pm Post subject:

X30rider, you have a sick ass boat and you're worried about making the trailer flashy? Really?

ontrider · Ladies Man Joined: 30 Jul 2003 Posts: 16491 City: Russia

I say do it... I'll definitely hold you in higher regard if I see your boat sitting there on 20's.

imshirazy · Outlaw Joined: 01 Jul 2008 Posts: 117

20's could look cool, but you really should talk to a shop about it. Boat trailers don't have car suspension, I think a lot of the reason they have such thick tires is to absorb more shock. Remember, a boat on a trailer does not work the same as a car with a unibody, or a more solid (and altogether attached) frame.
By all means it's your boat, do what you want. I'm a strong believer in the saying "to each their own," so don't listen to everyone else. Even though I kind of agree it's probably not the best move, try calling up a trailer manufacturer first

mala1967 · Outlaw Joined: 04 Aug 2009 Posts: 155 City: Pepper Pike

if you get 20's on your trailer make sure you get spinners

stxr racer · Outlaw Joined: 20 Jun 2006 Posts: 179

20's might ride a bit harsh? Put 18's on my last trailer and it towed fine...go for it!

imshirazy · Outlaw Joined: 01 Jul 2008 Posts: 117

That actually looks pretty nice

killer52 · Newbie Joined: 22 Oct 2008 Posts: 46

skinny99 · Outlaw Joined: 27 Jun 2009 Posts: 119 City: Deland

I think that putting bigger wheels on a trailer looks cool! Just remember a couple of things, trailer wheels and tires take a different kind of abuse. The process of turning sharp side loads the wheel a ton, the reduced sidewalls also do not respond well to curbs and pot holes. IMO

jonyb · Addict Joined: 06 Oct 2007 Posts: 844 City: Paducah

18's are about the biggest you'd wanna go. Sidewall is the biggest point, and skinny99 said it well.

My trailer came with 18's stock from Boatmate.

X30rider · Outlaw Joined: 31 Mar 2003 Posts: 150 City: Dallas

Thanks for all the input. Im going to go with the 18's, i was just thinking the 20's b/c i could get them for $100 more.

stxr racer: Did you have any problem with your wheel bearing hubs and finding a wheels to fit around it.

STANG KILLA SS · Posted: Aug 10, 2009 10:18 am Post subject:

what do you guys do for a living?

kent2010 · Soul Rider Joined: 14 Jun 2008 Posts: 281 City: Needles

Christobull · Addict Joined: 29 Jun 2009 Posts: 898 City: Tulsa

I'm pretty gangster myself, but I don't have sick boats like that.

stxr racer · Outlaw Joined: 20 Jun 2006 Posts: 179

X30rider No problems, purchased the wheels off a reputable dealer who made sure the size and offset etc were all good for the hubs. Post up some pics when you have your new rims on the tralier.

ssuter · Outlaw Joined: 21 Apr 2009 Posts: 191 City: Nashville

I think rims look sick on trailers...

Chattwake · Posted: Aug 11, 2009 4:39 am Post subject:

I stick with the 18's. I've had them on all my boatmate trailers. I've only cut one tire.

BigWill · Newbie Joined: 25 May 2009 Posts: 4 City: Lincoln

I'm big into bass boats/fishing and its pretty common. Not sure if the weight makes a huge different or not. Most people do 20's. I think it looks sick. Most people say they don't notice a difference at all when towing, some even say it pulls better

ontrider · Ladies Man Joined: 30 Jul 2003 Posts: 16491 City: Russia

Is bass fishing popular in Compton?

key · Posted: Aug 11, 2009 11:12 am Post subject:

ont, you never fail!!! Laughing

those boats also dont way near what a standard wake-boat does....... Wink

Rhawn · Posted: Aug 11, 2009 2:27 pm Post subject:

lake shredder · Newbie Joined: 11 Jul 2009 Posts: 46

i would reallly like to borrow some money from you guys

X30rider · Outlaw Joined: 31 Mar 2003 Posts: 150 City: Dallas

Which ones do you like better

the chrome ones are Foose wheels and the other are some Machined lipped with powdercoated silver centers

wakeywakey · Outlaw Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 126

sick boats but no decent rims

OperationROL · Criminal Joined: 11 Aug 2009 Posts: 92 City: Rockford

I guess I am too old. Confused

I can barely understand why folks spend money on rims for cars and now you are spending money on rims for a trailer that ONLY transports a boat from point a to point b and then gets parked somewhere where noone sees it. Oh well. To each their own. I strongly believe that you should spend you own money however you like if it does not infringe on others. Go for it!

PS - You will be increasing your chances of scratching the rims everytime you increase the size. I would stick with 18's as you are less likely to get curb rash on the rims than with the 20's.

jonyb · Addict Joined: 06 Oct 2007 Posts: 844 City: Paducah

X30rider, no on both. The first one looks like a 16 year old ricer's dream wheel for his Honda, and the other ones Confused

NAW · Posted: Aug 12, 2009 9:43 am Post subject:

I agree that the 18's are where it's at. I've seen 20's on some Nautiques, and thought it made the trailer sit up a bit high in relation to a full size suv or pick up standard hitch height.

So now it begs the question...why put oversized wheels and tires on a boat trailer.

Why not is a pretty standard answer. Very Happy

wakeywakey · Outlaw Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 126

what's up with all the chrome? that's so nineties
wakeboarders got excellent taste for sick boats just can't say the same for rims...
jonyb was right... pretty much ricey

Christobull · Addict Joined: 29 Jun 2009 Posts: 898 City: Tulsa

Personally, I like the blacked out rims for trailers, plus, they don't show water spots as bad.

jonyb · Addict Joined: 06 Oct 2007 Posts: 844 City: Paducah

Black wheels look like stuff. If you go for black, why not just buy a set of old steelies from a junkyard? They'll look exactly the same.

kent2010 · Soul Rider Joined: 14 Jun 2008 Posts: 281 City: Needles

water spots show up way worse on black and other dark colors.

WilsonH · Posted: Aug 12, 2009 7:07 pm Post subject:

X30rider, Dope boat by the way.

Oh and I have 22's with spinners on my trailer. Pure diamond with a touch of gold to go with my jewl coated handle.