Has anyone changed a tire on a RT-622

[Y Rider]

I have a spare tire for my RT-622 trailer but was thinking what else I would need to change a tire. Other than the lug wrench do any of you with the RT-622 pack along a jack of some type? If so what would you recommend? I would like to find something light but functional.

 

[boborgera]

I have a spare tire for my RT-622 trailer but was thinking what else I would need to change a tire. Other than the lug wrench do any of you with the RT-622 pack along a jack of some type? If so what would you recommend? I would like to find something light but functional.

You probably won't need a jack what with the trailer being relatively light.
A few years ago i had a flat on my small empty trailer, and when i tried to remove the lugs the tire would just spin, So i had to chock[a brick] the tire so i could remove the lugs'.
Always carried a brick with that trailer.

 

[freebob]

Well just use your :spyder2: jack.....hyea:...Just kidding..:joke:..

I would pick up a inexpensive scissor jack at Walmart about $12.00 and just keep it in trailer...

Freebob..:doorag:

 

[NancysToy]

A small bottle jack is the smallest. A scissors jack is more reliable. I am using a telescoping screw jack left over from my 1979 GMC van, for my small trailer. A friend has a real small screw jack he made from telescoping pieces of pipe, a nut, and some threaded rod.

 

[can-am sam]

I installed Ride-On in the tires of our Sypder and RT-622 trailer. Hopefully we will not have any flat tires.

 

[Y Rider]

I installed Ride-On in the tires of our Sypder and RT-622 trailer. Hopefully we will not have any flat tires.

The problem I have with small 12" trailer tires are not leaks from a nail or something similar. I had a camping trailer that on one trip had both tires blow appart. Ride-on or Slime wouldn't have helped any. On another trip with a 5 x 8 utility trailer had another 12" tire blow appart hauling a HD motorcycle. I always check for proper tire pressure before leaving so that is not the problem. I think these tires are only good for a few years then weaken from UV. I plan on keeping the RT-622 out of the sun when not is use so hopefully I will get more time on these tires.

 

[fispyder]

I have equipment and horse trailers for years kelp both in barns when not in use.The problems with trailer is the tires dry rot before you wear them out. another thing is with trailers you have leaf springs or trox axsile (no shocks to dampen the tire) so the tire bonces from the road this causes alot more stress to the side walls on the tire. always carry spare tire and jacks

 

[iSpy]

Originally Posted by iSpy

Would adding an inner tube give any protection?
Thank you all for responding. No tubes for trailer or Spyder tires.

Ray

 

[NancysToy]

The problem I have with small 12" trailer tires are not leaks from a nail or something similar. I had a camping trailer that on one trip had both tires blow appart. Ride-on or Slime wouldn't have helped any. On another trip with a 5 x 8 utility trailer had another 12" tire blow appart hauling a HD motorcycle. I always check for proper tire pressure before leaving so that is not the problem. I think these tires are only good for a few years then weaken from UV. I plan on keeping the RT-622 out of the sun when not is use so hopefully I will get more time on these tires.

The biggest reason for trailer tire failure, other than rot, is heat. Make sure the tires are inflated to the maximum load pressure printed on the sidewall, to prevent flexing with a loaded trailer...and the heat that results. To combat rot during storage, apply Armor-All or another good UV protectant to the sidewalls periodically, and keep the tires covered if stored in the sunlight (or fluorescent lights). For extended storage, be sure the tires are inflated to the max sidewall pressure or beyond...or put the trailer up on blocks.

Would adding an inner tube give any protection?

An inner tube in a tubeless tire will be destroyed very quickly. The inside of tube tires is smooth, to prevent chafing, but the inside of tubeless tires is rough, and will eat the tubes in short order.

 

[boborgera]

Would adding an inner tube give any protection?

Not at all, First if [when] you get a flat it would be instant no slow leaks with a tube on tubeless rims.
Second even if you bolted the valve stem from the inside chances are the tubeless rim will rip the stem off.

 

[Trickie Dick]

The biggest reason for trailer tire failure, other than rot, is heat. Make sure the tires are inflated to the maximum load pressure printed on the sidewall, to prevent flexing with a loaded trailer...and the heat that results. To combat rot during storage, apply Armor-All or another good UV protectant to the sidewalls periodically, and keep the tires covered if stored in the sunlight (or fluorescent lights). For extended storage, be sure the tires are inflated to the max sidewall pressure or beyond...or put the trailer up on blocks.


An inner tube in a tubeless tire will be destroyed very quickly. The inside of tube tires is smooth, to prevent chafing, but the inside of tubeless tires is rough, and will eat the tubes in short order.

Now this is just of example of why I love this site. I learn something everytime I log on. :bowdown:

 

[LittleJohn]

I have a spare tire for my RT-622 trailer but was thinking what else I would need to change a tire. Other than the lug wrench do any of you with the RT-622 pack along a jack of some type? If so what would you recommend? I would like to find something light but functional.

Saw this a while back, but have never seen one in action. Seems like a good idea:dontknow:. Usually found on marine websites for boat trailers.

http://www.bakesonline.com/detail.aspx?ID=1513

 

[NancysToy]

Saw this a while back, but have never seen one in action. Seems like a good idea:dontknow:. Usually found on marine websites for boat trailers.

http://www.bakesonline.com/detail.aspx?ID=1513

Thanks! I had one once, and had been looking all over for another.

 

[retread]

It would be a good idea to treat the valve stem with UV protectant too, a lot of the folks I see with flats on trailers have rotted valve stems, no tire problems.

john

 

[dancogan]

The biggest reason for trailer tire failure, other than rot, is heat. Make sure the tires are inflated to the maximum load pressure printed on the sidewall, to prevent flexing with a loaded trailer...and the heat that results. ...

And the other source of heat, leading to tire failure, is improper or lack of maintenance of the hubs. Running dry hubs will heat up the whole tire resulting in a blow out.

 

[sabunim5]

I always carry a brick or block of wood to keep the tire from rotating when removing the lugs. I guess you could say I am the jack because I can always lift the trailer long enough to put it on the old fashioned heavy duty milk crate that I use as a divider/organizer/emergency jack stand. :thumbup:

 

[LittleJohn]

Thanks! I had one once, and had been looking all over for another.

Your welcome. That was just the first one I found, so make sure you shop around for price / quality if you buy one! Like I said, usually on boating suppply websites.