I recently purchased a Freedom trailer and have been in search of a spare tire and wheel and possibly some chrome wheels. I haven't had much luck online. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks, Mike
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I recently purchased a Freedom trailer and have been in search of a spare tire and wheel and possibly some chrome wheels. I haven't had much luck online. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks, Mike
I'm starting my research on trailers.
I see you purchased a Freedom vs. 622 (older version).
How do you like it and where did you end up purchasing your trailer?
My local Spyder Dealer is always looking for top dollar retail:bdh:
When I first got my 622 trailer I was planning to also have a spare. After a few trips and realizing I didn’t want to sacrifice the space I found the tire is a stock item at Walmart. My plan in case of flat would be to unhook trailer and secure it while I run to the nearest Walmart for replacement. I do also carry a plug kit just in case I cou
d temporarily patch. :thumbup:
You dont need a chrome wheel for a spare. You should be able to get a spare trailer wheel that is a 4 hole- 4.80x12
But if your mind is set on a chrome wheel it will be expensive.
I've used our Freedom Trailer on several trips. When I purchased the trailer new, I put Ride On Tire Sealant and Balancer in the tires. I also have Ride On utilzed on our Spyder RTL . :2thumbs: Our Freedom Trailer is great - no issues and enjoy the extra luggage capacity on long trips. I do carry a plug kit and small compressor for a major leak, but never needed to use it. Much smaller to carry than a full size spare.
No issues. I don't worry about a spare for the trailer .... just ride and enjoy!! :-) :D
Good point on earlier post not to utilize space inside the trailer for a spare that may never get used.
I think on my other vehicles (one with 122,000 miles, we have NEVER used a spare. I am sure a flat tire can happen, but we've been lucky over the years. However, I am a detailed person who always checks tire pressures before a trip and do the T-CLOCS as well (Tires, Controls, Lights, Oil, Chassis, Stands). I also check tire pressures after long trips especially when far from home. :thumbup:
We purchased our freedom trailer in apr this year, put over 5000 miles on it this year. Couldn't find a 622 anywhere near me, and got a good deal on the freedom, NOS. Really happy with the trailer.
I have a tire patch kit with compressed air in case of a flat on the bike or trailer. Although lots of room, definitely don't want to sacrifice the room or weight for a tire.
Ray
Can always check into chroming the rims at a local shop....:dontknow:
Thanks for the input. I just picked the trailer up today. Although I was really interested in the RT-622 and actually found one that matched my bike 1,900 miles away and $1,200.00 more, I also found the Freedom, 100 miles from the house with maybe 500 miles on it for $2,000.00, I chose the Freedom. I too use Ride-On sealant with no flats, but thought if I could find some chrome wheels, I could put them on and keep the blacks for spares. Just hoping that someone had been through this before.
If you have the black rims, I suspect you could easily either trade for chrome or sell them since many RT622 trailer owners would like black wheels to match their RTS.Quote:
Originally Posted by RidinOn3
I actually ended up having my rims sandblasted and powder coated to match my charcoal wheels because I couldn’t find any black ones.
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Originally Posted by PMK
That would also work. If anyone knows of someone, send them my way. Thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by PMK
Which type of Ride On Sealant did you use? motorcycle or auto? Are the Freedom Trailer tires rounded or flat tread?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim&Teresa
Thanks.
Dave
I would consider my Freedom tires a rounded tread and due to the small size would probably run the motorcycle Ride-On.