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Old 01-08-2006 | 02:32 AM
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Ok start with the wize azz comments..... ok I will get most of them off for you guys...... Why do you need tires it just sits there anyhow...... Why you need tires, oh must be for your friends boat....

I have a 30 foot formula dry weight about 7,000-7500 pounds on a C channel heavy duty galvy trailer probably weights at leaste another 1000 if not 1500lbs. This is a dual axel trailer and I have 15" rims. What does everyone think that my best bet is for tires?

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Old 01-08-2006 | 05:25 AM
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What's up Jon?

How ya do'in?
using 15's is going to limit your amount of choices, in a high ply tire. The Goodyear Marathon, ST225/75R15 is a 8ply with 2540lbs per tire load capacity, with a nice strong bead. you should be able to get them for around 80 to 85 dollars per tire.

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Old 01-08-2006 | 05:42 AM
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I run that same size and brand tire (Goodyear Marathon) on my trailer hauling my 40' Excalibur Hawk....so far no problems.....Fred
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Old 01-08-2006 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by mama tryed
What's up Jon?

How ya do'in?
using 15's is going to limit your amount of choices, in a high ply tire. The Goodyear Marathon, ST225/75R15 is a 8ply with 2540lbs per tire load capacity, with a nice strong bead. you should be able to get them for around 80 to 85 dollars per tire.

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Doing well Mitch how about you. Work work work makes audio a dull boy..... I will see if I can find any of those this week in my travels. What should I have gone with 16's? I was going to go with 16's but I thought that I would have clearence issues. I am fairly sure that I did not however.... I will double check when I get back to the shop later today.

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Old 01-08-2006 | 08:39 AM
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I think solid rubber tires would be best...They dont "flat spot" after sitting for YEARS !

Somebody had to do it.....
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Old 01-08-2006 | 09:34 AM
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Two words "Goodyear Marathon" plain and simple
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Old 01-08-2006 | 09:50 AM
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lNope,, thats not what ya need ,,, I was up at Lake Winni last week and I think for your needs ya should get some

750X15,, 6ply sidewall ,, studded snow tires,,,

I here the ramps are slippery this time of year!!!

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Old 01-08-2006 | 09:59 AM
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I have one new Goodyear, make offer.
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Old 01-08-2006 | 10:56 AM
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....must be getting close.......

Any tire's fine if you sell every few months.
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Originally Posted by TRICK
....must be getting close.......

Any tire's fine if you sell every few months.
Ahh....The EXPERT is in the house !................
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