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 Re: TRAILER TIRES?
[Re: B.K.S.]
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04/12/10 06:33 PM
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James Tucker
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OK guys. I bought some bias-ply tires for my boat trailer. They are made by Goodyear and are rated for much more than my boat, trailer and gear weight.
Has anyone had problems running bias ply tires on their boat trailers?
I know when I was a kid that is all we would run on heavy equipment trailers and several of the cattle trailers.
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Re: TRAILER TIRES?
[Re: Lure_Chunker]
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04/12/10 06:36 PM
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James Tucker
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Just bought a used boat and need to replace the tires. It has one new GY Marathon so I was thinking of adding 3 new GY Marathons to round out the set. After reading all of these posts I may consider Carlisle. Which Carlisle's should I get from Discount Tire? I see USA Trail for $80 on special and Radial Trail for $92 (ST 205/75R14). I also see Radial Trail for $94 (ST 215/75R14). What is the diff for ST 205 vs. ST 215? Thanks for your help. Please stay away from Carlisle. IMO these tires are not worth the cost. I tow my boat a lot and I just had to replace mine after 2 years. No flats, just weird wear. The dang tires were kept at 50psi but wore out the edges on all 4 tires. They all wore the same without being rotated on the trailer. OPUS on this forum had the same issue with his Carlisle tires. I think there's some sort of design flaw there.
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Re: TRAILER TIRES?
[Re: James Tucker]
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04/12/10 06:37 PM
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James Tucker
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My Carlisle's were the radials.
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Re: TRAILER TIRES?
[Re: James Tucker]
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04/13/10 09:32 PM
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TSpencer
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Trailer tires marked "ST" as in ST205/75R14 are known as Special Trailer tires. The cold inflation pressure for this
size Marathon load range C tire for max load is 50 psi.
It's important to note that ST tires have a maximum speed rating of 65 mph at their max load cold inflation pressure.
Goodyear says their Marathons can be run at 66-75 mph max only if the cold inflation pressure is increased by 10 psi as long as the wheel is rated for the increased pressure.
I bet a lot of trailer tire blow outs occur because of towing too fast with maybe low tire pressure. Even at 50 psi the speed should be limited to 65 mph max.
Those long stretches of Interstate highway with a 75 mph speed limit have probably claimed a lot of trailer tires that were towed faster than their 65 mph speed rating. I agree that high speeds are bad for these trailer tires. I've lost two Carlisles lately at high speed. One was at 70+ the other at close to 80 while passing a car on the way back from Falcon.(not save I know). Neither tire blew, but both had the tread seperate. The 80mph one had the tread fly off and the 70 mph was about to. I'll be taking it a little slower from now on. The previous Merathons seemed to hold up a little better at speed.
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Re: TRAILER TIRES?
[Re: TSpencer]
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04/20/10 07:57 PM
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Razorback
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I have had bad luck with Marathons. I have one Carlisle now, and I am having another Carlisle put on the other side tomorrow.
I agree that pulling a boat trailer at 75 mph or more is not a good idea...for a number of reasons.
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Re: TRAILER TIRES?
[Re: Razorback]
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04/21/10 02:34 PM
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TSpencer
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Well, I've had a knot pop up on another tire. That makes 3 from this set since the Falcon trip. I really think I abused those tires on that trip with the speed and the bad pavement in some areas on HWY 16. Those tires had been good for two years prior.
My conclusion... speed and heat kills these tires. Old news to some I know, but I had never given it much thought.
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Re: TRAILER TIRES?
[Re: javelin150]
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05/06/10 06:32 PM
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FZ1
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Always use a boat trailer specific tire. I don't care what tire brand. Have each tire and wheel balanced and keep the pressure at 50 psi. I get new tires every 5 or so years.
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Re: TRAILER TIRES?
[Re: B.K.S.]
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05/20/10 01:39 PM
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Scottwalton
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Do not get your trailer tires at Walmart. I bought four and had to replace three the first year! I got screwed on the deal there! Bought four Cooper trailer tires and have had them on for three years and they are great! Only 70.00 a piece!!!
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Re: TRAILER TIRES?
[Re: Brandon Dickenson]
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05/20/10 08:01 PM
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FZ1
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Southwest Wheel and Tire,Dallas. Web site is Trailerparts.com. Check out the wheel and tire combo prices.
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Re: TRAILER TIRES?
[Re: gander]
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05/28/10 02:12 AM
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DLALLDER
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If you live near a trailer manufacturing place (any kind of trailer), they will have the best price and best tire for what ever rating you need. I can purchase tires and rims for my 19' + 150 hp rig for about $75 + tax. The tires have been excellent and never had a blow out or a cap come off.
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Re: TRAILER TIRES?
[Re: B.K.S.]
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06/09/10 05:45 AM
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westtexasfishslayer
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a cheap tire will get expensive quick and at the worstime
i had my wife pull my boat about 3hrs and boom !!!needless to say i had to make up acouple of great weekends making it up to her . when i should of been on the water . but that what i get for going cheap . good thing is my boat was ok !!!!!!
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Re: TRAILER TIRES?
[Re: Rick Paradis]
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06/16/10 10:00 PM
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john5
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I agree with the Specialty Trailer Tire supporters out there. I've had good luck with Kenda tires. I've also had good luck finding great prices on recstuff.com. Hope this helps.
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Re: TRAILER TIRES?
[Re: john5]
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06/20/10 07:22 PM
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Scott McCormick
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What is a good top brand tire out there that is not a GY Marathon or a Carlisle, and not a trailer house tire. There has got to be something, I have read this whole thing and really can't come up with anything consistant.
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Re: TRAILER TIRES?
[Re: Scott McCormick]
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06/20/10 09:12 PM
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Play Maker
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I prefer Kumho or Hankook trailer tires. They have served me well for numerous years on heavy livestock and flatbed goosenecks without failure. I'm sure they make a trailer tire to suit your particular need. I would check into these two brands first when looking for a trailer tire.
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Re: TRAILER TIRES?
[Re: Scott McCormick]
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06/21/10 05:37 PM
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FZ1
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Here's all you need to know. Get a trailer specific tire,get the tire and wheel balanced,run 'em for 5 years,then repeat.
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