Any recommended type trailers. Looking at 5x8 or 5x10. Most are 12" tires, some 13" and even less 15". I know 15" is the best but is it necessary on a 600lb ATV. Will the others handle highway speeds of 65mph for 3 hours or more. This would be the exception not the norm in my going places but want to cover all bases. Some deals I found were 15" tires, 3500 lb axle, 2x8 treated boards, rold gate, and V tounge with center bar for $800. 5x8's with 13" tires, 200lb axle for $669. I would say the first deal is better but is it necessary. Thanks. May need to buy tomorrow so all help appreciated.

 

I would go with the 15 inch tires. I had a 4x8 with 12 inch tires and my truck has 16 inch. I had 3 blow outs in one summer. A freind of mine owns a gas station said the tires was heating up. So i went with a new trailer 5 x14 with 15 inch tires.No problems as of yet. (also the longer trailer backs up a whole lot nicer!!!!) Hop this helps you.

 

Just bought a Big Tex trailer - 5X10 2X8 PT floor, 3500 axle, v tongue, full width 4 foot ramp with tongue jack and 15" tires and white wagon wheels for $800. I researched it to death, and Big tex makes a real nice value trailer. Look them up on the net and then find a dealer to check out. I think you'll be impressed. Good paint with fancy pinstripes LOL.

Get the 15's if you'll be doing any high speed towing. You'll be able to sell it easier too.

PS I could have gotten a 6 1/2 X 10 for $200 more, but didn't have the room to store it. If you're near Pennsylvania the place is in Denver, PA, called MGS Inc.

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guess i am to far away from you but i sell utility trailers all have 3500lb axels and A-frame tounges.
5x8 w\gate $500.00 5x10-w\gate $550.00 6x12-w\gate $675
add 2ft sides for 75.00 add another axel for 175.00
i am located in waycross ga .

 

I myself will be looking for a trailer soon , im going to get a 16' tandom utility . Around here they go for $725.00 You can get one with a rear loading ramp for 850. This way you can haul 3-4 quads on it sideways. You might give that some thought

 

Yea, I'll be going to Charlotte to pick up my ATV on Saturday. To bad you were not closer to Charlotte or I would have you bring me one up there. I like the 6X12 to give me the ability to carry 2 of them. Thanks

 

Im not rying to offend here,
but a 3500lb axle seems like a bit much for a 5x8 atv trailer. (boing boing boing)

good prices though,,,,if the quality is there

got any pics?

 

the axels are on leafsprings and actually dont bounce very much at all. however for about and average of 100.00 more we can build them with a tortion type of axel. i will post some pictures to my page in a couple of weeks .

 

Hi, I have a 5x8 trailer, 1500lbs axle and 13" tires. I travel up to MN. in the spring and back to AR. in the fall 950 miles each way going 75 mph on freeways. Been doing this with either a motorcycle or atv weighing between 500 to 600lbs for the last 4 years. Pulls great and no tire problems at all. Lots of tread left. lol

 

say usually the reason a tire heats up is low tire pressure ,too much flex in the side wall . i have 3 trailers one tandem axel 16x8 i extended the side to make it 8 ft wide can fit 5 full size wheelers on it the next one is a 6x12 single axel 15 inch tires on the 2 large trailers and the small one is 4x8 for one wheeler. never had any problems with the small 12inch on my small trailer or the 15inch on my big trailers . i just make sure the air pressure is at the proper reading .. its just like your wheeler would you go and ride it with a half flat tire and expect it to handle like it should??[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]