Enclosed Trailer Aluminum Rim

[fusionfool]

Just purchased a new Mission Crossover trailer with 13" wheels. Talked to the dealer about getting upgrade to Aluminum wheels, he said they were worse than the steel rims it comes with. He said they corrode faster, and leak at cold temperatures. Does anyone have experience with aluminum wheels on a single axle light weight aluminum snowmobile trailer?
If aluminum factory rims are not that good, are there good 13" aftermarket aluminum rims you would recommend?
Thanks in advance!

 

[dekx]

I have a double axle triton trailer with alumminum rims. I have NEVER had a issue with them leaking but with pitting and clear coat flaking off has been a major issue with mine. Triton replaced the first set but not the second. I have a powder coater close to me and just may powder coat em....

As much as I washed em the clear coat still flaked off..

 

[bluetoysguy]

I'd avoid the aluminum rims. They will look terrible by next spring, even if you wash them carefully after each use. The clear coat does not hold up-I think most trailer wheels come from our friends in China, and they don't tolerate salt at all.

 

[rakins800]

I have a double axle triton trailer with alumminum rims. I have NEVER had a issue with them leaking but with pitting and clear coat flaking off has been a major issue with mine. Triton replaced the first set but not the second. I have a powder coater close to me and just may powder coat em....

As much as I washed em the clear coat still flaked off..

X2......My Triton PR147 has aluminum wheels. never a leak,but they look like sh!t after two seasons.

 

[racerx]

This is good to know as I was thinking of replacing my ugly peeling steel with some AL ones. I could look into anodizing but I think that may be too expensive for a trailer wheel or lead to the coating getting chipped as it is brittle. So I will have to check back into steel and get them powder coated

 

[polarisrider1]

I Had problems with corrosion and clear coat peeling on my United trailer. Ended up putting tubes in tires because of all the bead leaks. The brakes where dragging (faulty sender unit) causing heat to melt off the clear coat. Rims looked real bad after 3 winters. Sold the trailer, but for other reasons.

 

[fusionfool]

Thanks everyone. This is all good information. I am glad I didn't get the Aluminum wheels from the factory. Sounds like they really are not a good upgrade. Now the question remains. Is there a good aftermarket stylish rims anyone has found? Not really going to do anything this year, but really considering saving a little more cash for next year and getting an Inline trailer. I picked up this Mission Crossover to get us by for this year. With 2 new sleds it was not affordable to go Inline this year. Want to prepare myself for what to get next year.
Thanks again.

 

[ezra]

13 inch find some nice hub caps

 

[mjkaliszak]

Here are my steel rims, I HATE these , it looks like I'm the city " junk " man. So before I buy some aluminum rims & tires what is BEST ? Buy another set of steel and have them powder coated ? I plan on keeping the trailer for a while. Everytime I look at these rims it infuriates me, I can't stand having stuff that looks like junk or that it may be percieved that I don't take care of it. I had thought aluminum rims was the way to go ? What to buy chromed steel rims ?

 

[polarisrider1]

Here are my steel rims, I HATE these , it looks like I'm the city " junk " man. So before I buy some aluminum rims & tires what is BEST ? Buy another set of steel and have them powder coated ? I plan on keeping the trailer for a while. Everytime I look at these rims it infuriates me, I can't stand having stuff that looks like junk or that it may be percieved that I don't take care of it. I had thought aluminum rims was the way to go ? What to buy chromed steel rims ?

What makes those rims look even worse is the fine car next to it. Can you get some cool hub caps and spray the rims black and remove center caps. Heck it is just a trailer so don't spend a ton, but your right something needs to be done. How about sand blasting the rims and have them powder coated. or sand blast them and prime with a high zinc oxide primer then paint them with an durable enamel.

 

[fjr4me]

Knock on wood, but I have had great luck with the aluminum rims on my dual axle 2002 Triton enclosed (PR208). They are 14's though and I'm not sure who the rim manufacturer was, but I'll take look.

I've had no air leaks with the rims and they have lost little if any clear coat yet through (8) seasons.

I hope I didn't just jinks myself.

 

[mjkaliszak]

Knock on wood, but I have had great luck with the aluminum rims on my dual axle 2002 Triton enclosed (PR208). They are 14's though and I'm not sure who the rim manufacturer was, but I'll take look.

I've had no air leaks with the rims and they have lost little if any clear coat yet through (8) seasons.

I hope I didn't just jinks myself.

I'd be interested in who / what kind of rims they are also. I need to do something quick , the tires are shot and I may only get a tow to the tire -rim store on them before 1 blows.
I hate those rims with a passion, in fact thought about selling the entire trailer "as is" just because of them. In the " stretch " I would be best served to settle down and just replace the T & R's.