Trailer (Dolly) Maintenance

[Jayson Woodruff]

Some of you may have seen my new used 2wheel tow dolly. I got it fairly cheap in decent condition. I need to do a couple maintenance items and need some help since I have no experience.

1.) Tires? There's no size embossed on the tires, so how do I know what to get? I measured them with tape to get 27" diameter, 5" tread width (section is much larger) and 15.25" (15" assumed) rim. If possible I'd like to get a lower profile tire to get the trailer down, I wouldn't think a 2 wheel dolly would need as high a load rated tire as a full size trailer. I know if I dumbly pull into a tire store they'll just give me a direct replacement for probably too much money.

2.) The tie down platform of the dolly swivels a little relative to the frame/axel (to help with tight turns). There's some plastic sheets on the frame as a sliding surface for the platform. These are cracked and gouged and need replacement. I figure I can order some raw materials from McMaster car and make my own. I recognize the type of plastic (white, slippery, kind of like a cutting board), but don't know what it's called. Anyone know so I can get the right stuff?

Thanks,

Jay W

[Michael Smith]

Polyethylene Pads

Maybe this helps:
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