8" or 12 " wheels?

[Bernoulli]

The number of trailers broken down beside the road is inversely proportional to the tire diameter size. The smaller the tire, the more you'll see.

[Ken Fincher]

Deacon

Iwould agree with Mike, And Airspeed go with a bigger tire less chance of having problems down the road.

You could probably buy the 8" tire to save a little money then buy some bigger rims & tires from discount tire or some other tire store.

Myself I bought the 12" tires on my last build, Then I ordered some chrome rims and tires, And I mounted the stock 12" tire under my trailer for a spare. (New tires and rims have a much higher raiting on them not 55mph max speed)

Deacon you can check out my web page and I explain and show you the difference, On page 9 of my teardrop construction section.
I hope this may help you. You may also get a few more ideas from my build page. Good luck with your build. (I am also starting a new build)

Ken F.
(www.VegasTeardrop.com)

[Miriam C.]

Guys I am going to give you a really good reason to go 12" and hope it isn't too late. We can only get Wallmart to put tires on 8" rims.

Second reason: 5 lugs!!!!!!!!!!! If you ever change you will be better able to match them.

Besides rural roads have pot holes.