Trailer Tires

DirtyMike · Jul 28, 2016

Fancy Feast needs some new shoes underneath her. What do you guys replace your stock tires with? I can't remember the exact measurements but I believe they're 15" rims.

guywhofishes · Jul 28, 2016

I can't recall exactly - but it was the only 10 ply that was still made in America that I could source locally... Carlisle USA Trail?

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sure as heck wasn't going with frogeater tyres (Michelin)

DirtyMike · Jul 28, 2016

You went with 10 ply though, huh. For longevity? I know I decided on 10 ply for the pickup because of hauling the boat and gravel travel.

Sub_Elect · Jul 28, 2016

For your smaller glass boat, I would go get the cheapest 6 ply tires available. They will last years and wont break the bank. Check Northwest Tire, they have a lot of reasonable tires for trailers. I would get them balanced even though they will tell you its not necessary.

guywhofishes · Jul 28, 2016

I've got the big white johnson, the bloated 17.5 ft long (and I swear 10 ft wide) alumacraft and enough gear stuffed in every compartment to supply a swiss army.

i.e. I got a lot of weight on a two-tire trailer. I figure it's cheap insurance.

whenever I drive by some boat left on the side of the road with a shredded tire I mutter "f that noise" and do what I can to avoid it happening to me

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whenever I hit a mean bump and look back and see the trailer tires get super-squished my french parts pucker

Captain Ahab · Jul 28, 2016

Carlisle seems to be a good choice.

johnr · Jul 28, 2016

I have a tandem trailer, put 6 ply trailer tire from northwest tire a couple years back. Think I spent around 90 a tire or so.
I had a farm buddy mount them for me with his tire machine, so save 20 a tire on that part. You also don't need to balance trailer tires I was told.

guywhofishes · Jul 28, 2016

stay away from Goodyear Marathons - I researched when I bought new tires a couple years back and everyone was pissed - the Marathons started being Made in China and were failing - a lot

Another possible driver for 10 ply was that the 10 ply was still made in usa but less ply Carlisle were all made in china too - if I recall correctly.

DirtyMike · Jul 28, 2016

I have a high school classmate that works for NW tire. I'll be giving him a call tonight.

I currently have goodyear marathons installed. They're bald and need to go before I trailer any long distances.

shorthairsrus · Jul 28, 2016

Captain Ahab said:
Carlisle seems to be a good choice.

I had a Carlisle go bad -- I don't know what happened but a native in the casino lot told me he followed behind on 57 (he had the terms down correctly)---- something with the belt. Anyway I took it in and they gave me credit of $40 (tire was 5 years old) on a new one. Cept they didn't have the same brand to go back on. IMO good luck trying to choose a tire brand -- they usually carry what they carry. I believe Carlisle is now Chinese made.

martinslanding · Jul 28, 2016

I just put new tires on the trailer last year...considering the ones on it were probably original from '03 ... I will look this weekend pretty sure there were 6ply trailer rated...not sure of the brand...middle of the road pricing from Fargo Tire..maybe goodyear or hercules...

Wild and Free · Jul 28, 2016

Go with E rated 10 ply tires and have piece of mind, one rock the wrong way on a C rated 6 ply tire and you will be replacing them more often.
No matter the brand or ply rating on trailer tires always run them @ about 5 psi below max rated pressure for maximum life too.

ndlongshot · Jul 28, 2016

Just replaced all the tires on my fifth wheel and boat. IMO 10 ply is the only option. Frustration and peace of mind are invaluable when towing. Not that something bad can't happen. But the chances of sitting on the side of the road on a sunday when everything is closed goes down when you buy good tires. Cheap tires = ain't nobody got time fo' dat!

A few conveniently blown tires has taught me that in my short years. And also, pay special attention to have your tires maxxed out or damn near maxxed out on psi and always look for uneven wear. I guess a few bad experiences has really taught me to be cautious. Weekends are too precious in ND, along with nice weather, to waste time dicking around with faulty tires.

SDMF · Jul 28, 2016

10 ply tires are a LOT cheaper than a new fiberglass fender from Ranger.

DirtyMike · Jul 28, 2016

SDMF said:
10 ply tires are a LOT cheaper than a new fiberglass fender from Ranger.

Thats a pretty valid point.

ORCUS DEMENS · Jul 28, 2016

Damn, Carlisles made in China. I need to get tires for mine this fall. Have the original Carlisles from 04 on it and not showing any signs of cracking. I keep it indoors year round. But they do go bad with age so the search will have to go on. Anyone have any experience with Green Balls. (OK I am anticipating snarky comments on that) I believe they can be ordered through Costco. I saw some good feedback on the camper forums about these tires. Carlisles will be my tire of choice as the manufacturer still recommends them.

Wild and Free · Jul 28, 2016

I get my Carlisle tires from Tyre Mart on Main in Bismarck, they have done the best price for me on trailer tires.
I run Load range F 12 plys carlisles on my pontoon trailer from them, they are the only tires I can get more than a couple seasons out of but they are the short fat 10 inch tires that spin crazy rpms @ 75 mph being so small.

KDM · Jul 29, 2016

I get the best tires I can. I've blown two tires in the last two years even with good tires and the fender went with the tire each time. SDMF is right on the money!!! Sitting on the side of the road changing a blown tire while avoiding shredded tire, melted plastic, and flying pebbles from passing trucks with boats when a guy should be fishing IN HIS BOAT and contemplating the cost of not only a new tire, but a fender, light, and wiring..............SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!

LBrandt · Jul 29, 2016

I would buy solid rubber tires if I could to save a good day of fishing, they don't come around that often.

johnr · Jul 29, 2016

SDMF said:
10 ply tires are a LOT cheaper than a new fiberglass fender from Ranger.

Insurance is a wonderful thing.

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