Decided to replace the trailer wheels with new ones. Bought new tyres pre-fitted to galvanized rims for boat trailer use. The rims are a multi-fit generic type that fit onto both Ford or HT Holden hubs. "NQ wheels and Castors" in Townsville sold them at a reasonable price.
The tyres are 165R13C 94/92Q radials with load capacity of 670 kg on a single axle, the same specifications as the old tyres. The rims are hot-dip galvanized so should stand up to years of salt water use. Maximum tyre pressure stamped on the tyres is 65 psi.
So now have the two vintage rim tyres as spares. ( I lost my spare in the Feb 2019 surprise flood, it certainly was gone after that weather event. Left it laying on the ground but never expected it to float away, unprecedented stuff!)
I did look into the possibility of finding a second-hand original Holden trailer rims but these are hard to find and greatly sought after by vintage car collectors / restorers, so their price is comparable or costlier than getting the brand new aftermarket rims.
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| Old and new wheels. |
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| New wheel |
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