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Re: I want new rims for my trailer.

Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2018 9:19 pm
by Big Block Power
Yes this is pretty cool if they work good. I'm willing to be a guinea pig :-)

Re: I want new rims for my trailer.

Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2018 9:41 pm
by thunder550
BBP make sure you check the range on those things. A lot of add-on TPMS systems for cars don't have the range to work on a trailer with the receiver inside the tow vehicle. The system I put on is designed for cars, and kinda works ok for the trailer, although I think I'm right on the edge of the range because the pressure and temps only update once every 5-10 minutes. That's fine for slow leaks but it may not help (and may give false sense of security) for blowouts or larger leaks.

Here's the one I got for reference:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074W ... UTF8&psc=1

Re: I want new rims for my trailer.

Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2018 9:52 pm
by Big Block Power
I saw those too. It's going to take some research. Thanks for the heads up.

Re: I want new rims for my trailer.

Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2018 9:57 pm
by thunder550
Big Block Power wrote: Mon Feb 05, 2018 9:52 pm I saw those too. It's going to take some research. Thanks for the heads up.
If you find something good let me know, I may be up for replacing the ones I have with something that updates quicker.

Re: I want new rims for my trailer.

Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 6:02 am
by Big Block Power
It might be a expensive tire pressure guage but I would use it just for that In the worse case scenario.

Re: I want new rims for my trailer.

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 7:48 pm
by Big Block Power
Ok I might jump on these. What ya think?

Re: I want new rims for my trailer.

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 7:59 pm
by AsLan7
How do they match up with the tow rig wheels?

Re: I want new rims for my trailer.

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 8:07 pm
by Big Block Power
AsLan7 wrote: Thu Mar 15, 2018 7:59 pm How do they match up with the tow rig wheels?
They don't and they won't. I'm not changing the suburban rims from the factory ones.

Re: I want new rims for my trailer.

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 8:12 pm
by AsLan7
Big Block Power wrote: Thu Mar 15, 2018 8:07 pm
AsLan7 wrote: Thu Mar 15, 2018 7:59 pm How do they match up with the tow rig wheels?
They don't and they won't. I'm not changing the suburban rims from the factory ones.
Ya. It was kinda a loaded question. Do what you gotta do brutha. :D

Re: I want new rims for my trailer.

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2018 12:38 am
by thunder550
I think they will look good. What size are they? What size tires are going on them? Is it gunmetal gray or black?

Re: I want new rims for my trailer.

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2018 6:04 am
by Big Block Power
thunder550 wrote: Fri Mar 16, 2018 12:38 am I think they will look good. What size are they? What size tires are going on them? Is it gunmetal gray or black?
Oh yea I better check that color now that you say that. I was thinking black. If it's flat or Gray then it's out. Thanks t555500000 :-)
Factory 14x5.5x 4.5
They are black.

Re: I want new rims for my trailer.

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2018 9:47 am
by thunder550
Did you get them yet? Are they installed yet? Pics ASAP!

:D

Re: I want new rims for my trailer.

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2018 10:25 am
by Alaskabound
I installed a TPMS system about a year ago for my motorhome and towed Jeep. The brand is EEZRV (eezrvproducts.com). The kit I got came with 10 sensors (6 MH, 4 Jeep). You set the temp & psi parameters for each tire then the unit cycles through each tire and beeps if one is out of range. It seems to work very well. I don't think it would help much if you had a sudden blowout but a slow leak would show up pretty good. I had thought it would be a great system to have for tow vehicles & boat trailers. Justifying the cost is always tough but when you consider the safety and damage a faulty tire can cause, it makes sense.

B550 is exactly right about the range. This company has a booster it will include for longer Motorhomes or semi trucks. I didn't need that as my MH is 33' & Jeep is short. If any questions, feel free to ask.

Dub

Re: I want new rims for my trailer.

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2018 1:59 pm
by cmattj
I like those wheels BB. The center silver portion doesn't go into the lip of the outer edge so it will look very modern. Cap apears to cover the buddy set up. Nice!

Re: I want new rims for my trailer.

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2018 6:09 pm
by Tuscany
I think itโ€™s a good choice!๐Ÿ‘