Tire pads

DoWhat

DoWhat

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We have a trailer that stays parked off the pavement (in the grass) when not in use.
I would like to protect the tires from the direct contact from the dirt.
Trying to find some kind of durable pads for under the tires.

Any ideas?
 
Grumpy

Grumpy

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DoWhat said:
We have a trailer that stays parked off the pavement (in the grass) when not in use.
I would like to protect the tires from the direct contact from the dirt.
Trying to find some kind of durable pads for under the tires.

Any ideas?
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Clear out room in the dog house
 
glhs837

glhs837

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18x18 inch pavers should do fine. I would jack it up to relieve as much pressure as possible, and also cover the tires to minimize UV damage.
 
C

Caution

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I made my own from treated lumber for the dual axle trailer for the boat. Took 2x8s and cut them to just a couple inches longer than the wheel base. Then screwed 2x4s on the bottom on each end and also one each where the tires would sit.

This way the 2x4s are actually taking the weight and the thing is slightly elevated which makes it easier to trim around and also won't make ruts in the yard as badly.


I lay a couple pieces if scrap wood on front till I get it up on there then pull them up .

But once done my rig really does not take up much more space than the actual wheel base length
 
Bonehead

Bonehead

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I have read

Jack stands under the axles and tire covers to shield from UV. Most if not all tires are toast after about 7 years regardless of tread remaining.
 
GWguy

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Bonehead said:
Most if not all tires are toast after about 7 years regardless of tread remaining.
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That^.

I just looked at mine last week. Tires are about 8 y/o, maybe 1000 miles on them, but they are checked and sidewalls are badly cracked. Needs new rubber.
 
DoWhat

DoWhat

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This is a Horse trailer and usually never parked in the exact same spot after being used that day.
And keep in mind, it is parked by a woman (but she is good at backing up).
 
glhs837

glhs837

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DoWhat said:
This is a Horse trailer and usually never parked in the exact same spot after being used that day.
And keep in mind, it is parked by a woman (but she is good at backing up).
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Well, then, lets go hardcore.....

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Not counting cost to go fetch up in PA, I think I priced this at under $275 for a 12 x 9 foot parking pad, using six 18 inch wide x 12 foot long planks. Not inexpensive, but certainly a cheap way to keep a vehicle from not just resting on the ground, but also stopping the moisture from the ground from rising up to settle on the underside.
 
DoWhat

DoWhat

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glhs837 said:
Well, then, lets go hardcore.....

Landing Mat, Steel - $45.00 :: Colemans Military Surplus LLC - Your one-stop US and European Army/Navy surplus store with products for hunting, camping, emergency preparedness, and survival gear


Not counting cost to go fetch up in PA, I think I priced this at under $275 for a 12 x 9 foot parking pad, using six 18 inch wide x 12 foot long planks. Not inexpensive, but certainly a cheap way to keep a vehicle from not just resting on the ground, but also stopping the moisture from the ground from rising up to settle on the underside.
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Too hard core.
I'm thinking more of some kind of heavy duty carpet that SlotBoy recommended.
 
glhs837

glhs837

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DoWhat said:
Not my property.
It is parked at the place she boards the horse.

I'm trying to find some kind a durable light weight rubber pads with holes.
Something like this
Heavy Duty Rubber Tire Mats | Consolidated Plastics
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Now, maybe I'm being crazy here, but did I see big rubber type mats at TSC? right by the entrance? And I agree, any sort of carpet is a bad choice, textiles are not an option.

Rubber Horse Stall Mat, 4 ft. x 6 ft. - Tractor Supply Co.



Cut one of those puppies in half, two 4ft by 3ft mats.
 
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Taz

Taz

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I use two cinder blocks for each wheel, one of the small ones to step it up to the standard 8" cinder block. El Cheapo rides again!
 
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