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01-13-2022, 01:59 PM #1
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Upgrading Solitude 380FL wheels and tires
https://www.boarwheel.com/cruiser-67...Qwzv0UsZEpH8Sw
I am looking to upgrade to these 19.5 Boar wheels, I am considering using the BFGoodrich 245/70R19.5 (H) tires. Is there any concern in ordering 4 of these ? Can I keep the original factory tires as emergency spares or can the 16's not be used even in an emergency situation without replacing all 4 ?2021 Solitude 380FL-R
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01-13-2022, 02:58 PM #2
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Someone on this site has upgraded to Boar wheels. Try searching on "boar" and see if you can find it. or go to google and search "mygranddesign.com boar" (without the quotes.
I looked into upgrading to those wheels. To understand if I'd have any issues getting tires I search a few places and called a few others - I decided getting 19" tires could be problematic if on the road; and even locally or using one of the online retailers I couldn't find the Micheline tires easily. So I decided I wasn't going that direction.
Another choice that I think is good is to go to 17.5" wheels and tires and get some Continental HTL2's. Big Truck Big RV has a good YouTube on those. However, my local dealer couldn't get those tires but said to keep checking.
In the end I just replaced my worn Sailun 235/80R16 tires with Sailun's 235/85R16.Larry KE4DMG
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01-14-2022, 08:09 AM #3
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You would have to see specs specifically with the tire and wheel combo you want, but on the chart in your link, H rated on 19.5" rims could add as much as 2" of height to your rig. The 380FL is already at max height, so in my opinion this is a no-go. I plan to upgrade to the 17.5" rims and H-rated Cooper tires that come on new Solitudes. Due to the tire profile versus 16" G-rated Westlakes, the H-rated Coopers should actually drop rig height by about 1/2 inch.
New: 2021 Solitude 380FL
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01-14-2022, 08:36 AM #4
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The H rated 245/70R19.5 Continentals are the same OD (32") as the stock tires. How would this raise the rig ? Ultimately I want to find one place where i can order wheel/tire combo from and have it delivered, balanced so I can just install on rig. Where are you getting your 17.5's ?
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01-14-2022, 04:19 PM #5
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New: 2021 Solitude 380FL
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01-14-2022, 04:41 PM #6
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Just to be precise, the larger tires will add half of the increase in diameter to the height of the trailer, the other half is on the top of the tire.
But I agree with capt. I would also recommend the 17.5's you can get higher load rating on a smaller overall diameter. (unless you need the extra height to tow level) But be careful on overall height.2021 Solitude 375 RES-R
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01-14-2022, 04:57 PM #7
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This is exactly why I posted here before buying
https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Tir...tails=.reviews
So is this the recommended combination? Should I buy 4 or 5 ? I.e. can the current spare still serve as an emergency, probably not ?2021 Solitude 380FL-R
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01-14-2022, 05:24 PM #8
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01-14-2022, 05:28 PM #9
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105psi ? They show rated at 125 for maximum load bearing?
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01-14-2022, 06:14 PM #10
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