Lawn trailer tires

[whateg01]

I have one of those little dump trailers to pull behind the mower that I haven't used in a couple years. Going to give it to my daughter and her bf who just bought a house, but both tires are cracked and flat. They are just 13" wheelbarrow tires and since I bought the thing used, they've never held air between uses. What tires do y'all use on LGE that last?

 

[niget2002]

I don't think there is such thing.

You could try tossing tubes in it.

 

[whateg01]

You could try tossing tubes in it.

My biggest issue with tubes, in particular when it's not me using them, is that once they get low, if the person using them continues to use the implement, the tube gets pulled around and breaks the valve stem. Then again, maybe this should be a them problem at that point.

 

[MovingAlong]

There are plenty of "no flat" wheelbarrow tires out there... would simply replace with them.

 

[Stuart in MN]

Wheelbarrow wheels with tires are $16/each at Harbor Freight. You can probably find similar pricing at your local big box store. For that price I don't know that it's worth the effort of mounting new tires on the existing wheels. https://www.harborfreight.com/13-inch-x-5-inch-heavy-duty-pneumatic-tire-37767.html

 

[oldmachinenut]

I put tubes in mine, when tubeless they would both go flat in a week. 2 years, so far so good

 

[Bucko]

I'm likely going to be the odd man on this one but I prefer a old school tire due to the fact that the solid tires don't have any give to them and with no suspension on the carts the solid tires tend to be more jarring on rough surfaces.

 

[Robinson1]

I’ve had moderate success taking the valve core out and shooting the tire full of expanding foam. It makes a mess and you’ll have to squirt a little in. Wait a minute and squirt in a little more until the tire is full.

You can also buy flat free (solid rubber) wheel barrow tires

 

[Spareparts]

Even the no flat tires only last about 2 yrs before they start cracking ( unless covered when not in use)

 

[whateg01]

Even the no flat tires only last about 2 yrs before they start cracking ( unless covered when not in use)

Thanks! That's good to know. I'm not sure if they'll store this inside or not. I know I haven't and I'm pretty sure the original owner didn't.

 

[whateg01]

Wheelbarrow wheels with tires are $16/each at Harbor Freight. You can probably find similar pricing at your local big box store. For that price I don't know that it's worth the effort of mounting new tires on the existing wheels. https://www.harborfreight.com/13-inch-x-5-inch-heavy-duty-pneumatic-tire-37767.html

My experience with 10" harbor freight tires is that in a year or two they are splitting, but they are cheap so maybe I just have to accept that these things are consumables.

 

[Stuart in MN]

If you have a store nearby, for a few dollars more Northern Tools has them too: https://www.northerntool.com/produc...eumatic-rib-tire-size-13-model-wb1005-5330017 Of course you can get them from multiple sources online, but personally I'd rather get them locally - that way you have them right away, and you can inspect them before purchase.

 

[larry_g]

Have you perused the carlisle site, https://www.carlstar.com/, to identify just what you need? Having tire and wheel size helps along with the axle size. There are a few different axle sizes in use.

lg

 

[AC-WC]

Agree with the Harbor Freight or Northern Tool option. I replaced similar sized tires on my hand cart and it was cheaper to buy new assemblies then repair/tube the old ones. Same for the lawn tractor once they get a hole in a tire, I tube them. Not worth the hassle of filling tires every time I go to use it.

 

[whateg01]

Mounted wheelbarrow tires won't work because the hub has an offset. I ended up picking up a set at Atwoods this afternoon. I guess if they get a couple years out of them, it'll be fine. They are already tubed.

 

[38 Dodge Coupe]

I actually bought new tires for my little 4x8 trailer and put the pull off tires on my lawn tractor trailer since they were the same size. The old trailer tires were heavier duty than the original tires on the trailer and I no longer get thorns and such punching through them.

 

[jives]

Cheap (e.g., Harbor Freight, Tractor Supply) pneumatic lawn and garden tires -- rims and tires -- are a vast waste of time, money, and energy. I have gone that route many, many times over the years with hand trucks, L&G carts, and wheelbarrows. They fail, they leak slow (then fail when the rim crushes the tire or tube. I've tubed, Slimed, Fix-a-flatted. In contrast, my quality mower tires rarely need air and I've only had a few flats (thorns). From here on out, flat free for the small tires.

 

[Hank11]

Put some Slime sealant in and then air up.
Easiest and cheapest thing to do and if it works well you are done.

 

[67drake]

I have one of those little dump trailers to pull behind the mower that I haven't used in a couple years. Going to give it to my daughter and her bf who just bought a house, but both tires are cracked and flat. They are just 13" wheelbarrow tires and since I bought the thing used, they've never held air between uses. What tires do y'all use on LGE that last?

Tubes! The first time they leak I put a tube in them. I have a couple various trailers sitting around now waiting for me to tube them.

 

[nbpt100]

Since you said the side walls are cracked I would not invest in these. Get new tires. What is the typical load the trailer will see? If you do not know, go by the trailer rating , if you can find it. Make sure any new wheels are rated for at least that load.

Since this is pulled by a lawn tractor it is a little bit more demanding than a hand truck or typical wheel barrow. As suggested by larry G check out the Carlise site. Go by the side wall size on the existing tire.

For this application stay away from the HF stuff. I concurrence with the others who said they are very low quality. The same wheels show up at other stores under different brand names like Buffalo. They are OK for a hand truck but dont expect them to hold up well on anything that sees more stress and maybe a lot of Sun.

For leaks in tires on off road application I like to use a product called Flat Out. You can use it proactively also and add some to prevent leaks. It has had better reviews than Slime and other more popular sealants out there. It is water soluable so if you ever do have to remove the tire it won't end up being a gooey mess. It claims it will not corrode the steel parts. I have had good luck with it on snow blowers and hand trucks. I Never used it on anything else, but I would if I needed to.

Your local Ace or Lowes may have something suitable in a complete assembly. A lawn tractor front tire may fit the bill? If you do not have the right tools, installing a tube or mounting new tires on a wheel of this type can be a challenge. Much harder than a bike. Especially getting the bead to seal. Buying a whole new assembly may be easier.

An other option is to drop them off at a tire store and let them deal with it. If your time and convenience is more important than the cost. Only you can make that call. Good Luck!!!!

 

[mrvm]

Bought a pair of solid foam tires for a lawn cart off Amazon for a similar price as buying two tires plus mounting at Walmart. HF sells tubes but the rusty wheels/bead would not DIY budge with hand tools. Instant satisfaction installing the new wheels on the cart and getting it ready for work. Order the right axle + tire size + offset. If you're not in a rush the price did fluctuate lower making it a better buy but ymmv

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BY5GC3D2/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[LB-1911]

Mounted wheelbarrow tires won't work because the hub has an offset. I ended up picking up a set at Atwoods this afternoon. I guess if they get a couple years out of them, it'll be fine. They are already tubed.

Suggest to the new owners they consider
https://www.flatouttire.com/
in the event of a slow leak / flat.