Trailer Tires

[NEW2BASS]

What is the difference between a trailer tire and a car/truck tire, and can I use auto tires on my trailer? I don't use the boat that much, just need reliability.

 

[Buoy-Master]

Not alot really. Its a rating thing with the goverment although some tires are better than others.
Take a look at Goodyears site here. The marathon is by far the best in the trailer industry. You need to make sure your running a tire that will handle the weight.

http://www.goodyear.com/rv/products/marathon.html

 

[Jofly]

Some dealers will not put car or truck tires on a trailer. I just got 2 new rims and 3 new tires at North GA tire on 2a in ringgold for 379$ Top of line radials. They will last me a good while and I dont have to worry about blow outs. I have had 2 in the last year, so no more car or truck tires for me. JMO.

 

[Buoy-Master]

USA,Sport Trail, Carisle...? What did you get Jofly?

 

[MooreEagle]

Trailer tires supposedly have stiffer side walls for more flexing up and down due to the fact that trailers don't have shock absorbers.

 

[Buoy-Master]

True, but Ive seen people run them for years so long as the weight carrying capacity is right. Better to go over if anything. Leave some room.

I still wouldnt do it myself...Goodyear Marathons are top knotch.

 

[Jofly]

West lake radial 80$ each, the guy there said they were a good tire and I shouldnt have any problems with them.

 

[dtw2]

i have always used auto tires, why? you can buy two auto tires for the price of one trailer tire, i have never had a blow-out, i think the load rate on auto tires is good enough for most boats, had them on my javelin 389 trailer worked great, it's a money thing.