Also look at the valve stems closely. I bought my boat new in 2006 (2007 model boat/trailer). I had to get the dealer to replace all the valve stems. they were dry-rotted bad. If I put a finger on one, and pushed it to one side, you could see lots of cracks in them. they gave me no problem with getting them replaced. I guess EZ-Loader stock-piles that kind of stuff, and it sits for years.

I agree. Also check your batteries when you buy a new boat. The year will be heat stamped on the side somewhere. My 09 had two 06 and two 08 batteries. Needless to say, Interstate won't cover them under warranty after 36 months no matter when you purchased the boat.

Many more blowouts with auto tires. They don't handle the setting in one spot for a while as well. I have really liked my Marathons on my last 4 boats since 2001. Knock on wood or my head. No flats or blowouts. I purchase a warranty at Discount Tires on my new trailer tires all the time, in case something happens.

I have Goodyear Marathon 215/75/r14 on my Triton trailer. I got two of the ROWL for the front axle last year from Trailer Tires and Wheels online. I need at least one for my back axle and it appears the ROWL are nowhere to be found. I am going to check and see what my spare is. If it's ROWL, I am going to put this off for another year.

I put 4 new Marathons on my Skeeter in 07. They served me well. I replaced all 4 this year because they were starting to show cracking on the threads. Got 4 new Chinese Marathons at DT and with road hazzard warranty. I keep the pressure at 50psi. Four years ain't bad for a set of tires.