Need Trailer Tire recommendations!

[Frayed Knot]

Hey folks, I need some advice on trailer tires for my boat trailer. I have been using Goodyear Marathon for several years but have not been that impressed. I am looking to "upgrade" on this next set of tires. Any suggestions good or bad?

[mhall]

Carlisle....so far so good.............6 ply's. I had Marathon's and find them overrated...

[fishincreek]

So far so good with tires from Tractor Supply.

[MLTSPCS]

Just go with an "ST" rated tire. They should be 6-ply and remember that you get what you pay for in most cases. It amazes me how many people just put regular passenger tires on a trailer pulling something as valuable and revered as a boat. I was pulling a boat for a family member one day and had a sidewall blow out on the trailer tire. Luckily I was able to come to a safe stop with no damage other than the tire. Learned about the difference in tires shortly thereafter.

[HURRICANEBOB]

Carlisle....so far so good.............6 ply's. I had Marathon's and find them overrated...

Yea buddy! Carlisle Transportation Products

[HURRICANEBOB]

Carlisle Radial Trail RH Tires

ST205/75R14 0
LOADRANGE: C (6 Ply)
PRICE: $80.18 ea
Carlisle Radial Trail RH ST205/75R14 tires TireTeam.com part number 5151351

[Frayed Knot]

Thanks for help guys, you helped me narrow my choices. Thanks for all the replies.

[BGO]

I have had bad luck with Carlisle. Had one blow out that was 1 1/2 years old that was hanging on the rack on my trailer that had never been on the ground. Looked like someone had put 500 pounds of air in it. I'll stick with Goodyear.

[HURRICANEBOB]

3400 POUND pontoon on single axle trailer ran for 16 years on Tow-master 10 plies. Never had a blowout. In 16 years I had a total of 3 sets of tires on it, first came with it when bought, replaced first set at 6 years, and last replacement was at 6 years after that, and sold the rig in year 16 of ownership. Hint, air pressure and keep the tires covered when parked to keep them out of the sun.

Current boat rig on tandem trailer tires, has Carlisles, bought in 2010, so 3 years with no visible tread wear and no blowouts. And yep, whn I have to turn tight in a parking lot the trailer tires darn near fold over on the sidewalls. Then I take then out and run back up to 65-70 mph and there have done just fine. Hint. They say max pressure is 50 pounds, so thats what they get 50 pounds.

Did you all know that LT (light truck) tires are just as stiff on the sidewall as ST? ... and far stifer than "P". So if you want you "P" to be stiffer, get and "LT" and a good tire pressure job. Check your rims and besure they are true. A diagnostic rim job is worth the expense if you want your "P" to last longer.

Cheap tires: Tow-Masters are cheap compared to the big names and China made. They ran like iron for me. But you don't have to trust me on that because my Tow-masters got rim jobs before I ever mounted them. I liked my Tow-masters.

[sweetwater]

Good point about the Lt tires Bob. They are constructed virtually the same as an st tire. LT tire tread is designed to provide traction under power and turning performance in all weather conditions. As such, the tread design provides for high friction in side loading to provide grip while turning. It also has an aggressive tread for high friction when used as a drive tire. It also has channels for water to squirt out the sides to keep the drive and steering wheels from hydroplaning. These channels also provide high friction when the tire is twisted in hard turns.

ST tires have a unique tread design. There are only ribs and channels that follow the rotation of the tire. There are no (or few) side to side grooves and the tread itself is non-aggressive to provide a minimum rolling friction and heat buildup for better tire life and fuel economy.

Under similar driving conditions, the ST tire will provide better gas mileage and longer tire life then the p or lt tires will. During sharp turns the ST tire will also crab sideways much easier than an LT or P tire will. This reduces uneven wear and scrubbing of the tread.

Point being, if you travel relatively short distances for your fishing trips an Lt tire should be safe and because of the stiffer sidewalls they should not have adverse affects on the handling of your trailer.

[Tyme2fish]

We've been schooled, boys. Atta girl Sweetwater.

I read this post while at the same time still using the tires I bought new when I bought my boat in 2006. Short trips to launch, but still it's time for me to get some new tires even though the ones I run are kept up to pressure and garage kept.

[sweetwater]

We've been schooled, boys. Atta girl Sweetwater.

I read this post while at the same time still using the tires I bought new when I bought my boat in 2006. Short trips to launch, but still it's time for me to get some new tires even though the ones I run are kept up to pressure and garage kept.

Thanks for the compliment man. With my Dad working in the areas he did and me being a Daddy's girl at his heels all the time it's hard not to know a little about tires, boats and fishing.


Thanks Daddy, I miss you.