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Padraig 05-30-2011 06:29 AM

What tires?
 
My trailer tires are 12 years old and although they look ok are past when they should be replaced. They are radials, ST225/75R15, Tow-Master brand.

What brand does everyone like? What should I stay away from?

Thanks,

searaycer 05-30-2011 06:34 AM

I just put four tow masters on the trailer for my cc on the way out of town this weekend, the four goodyears looked great had plenty of tread left, but I had one delaminate about four exits northbound and was not taking any chances.

lucky strike 05-30-2011 10:21 AM

Tirerack.com has great prices on tires.

10x 05-31-2011 12:05 AM

For the size you have, I'd put some Goodyear Marathons on it and not have to worry about them.

Griff 05-31-2011 12:56 AM

Discount Tire Direct has the Good Year Marathons in that size for $108 each shipped to your door. I should have 2 showing up on my doorstep tomorrow.

augie58 05-31-2011 05:27 AM

Check the load range of the tires, make sure you don't go lighter.

Fountain4402 05-31-2011 07:10 AM


Originally Posted by lucky strike (Post 3415619)
Tirerack.com has great prices on tires.

True but by the time you factor in their shipping they arent any better than anybody else.

discount tire is pretty good and fast shipping. Found a couple for you, dont know if you need load range E but I would reccomend it, the first tire is a carlisle. Me personally if you have a boat that weighs over 5 grand I would go with an E, because by the time you factor in trailer, fuel etc, your getting up there

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...w=false&cs=225

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...w=false&cs=225
here the tow master load range D, if your under 5 grand then these would probably work. Also keep in mind how many axles you have

Padraig 05-31-2011 07:29 AM

It is a Velocity 280 with a two axel trailer. The original tires are D rated and while I never had any problems I am thinking of going with E rated as the dry weight of the boat is 4,800#.

Thanks,

Fountain4402 05-31-2011 07:40 AM


Originally Posted by Padraig (Post 3416103)
It is a Velocity 280 with a two axel trailer. The original tires are D rated and while I never had any problems I am thinking of going with E rated as the dry weight of the boat is 4,800#.

Thanks,

It seems manufactures like to get away with giving the smallest tire available I would go E they are not anymore money. Your boat weighs 4800 plus 2 for a trailer, than add gear and fuel you could be close to 8-9lbs. GO E, those carlisles I posted would work great.

pullmytrigger 05-31-2011 07:57 AM

I was relieved when I ordered my new trailer and the guy said it would have Marathons....search Carlisle tires in this fourm.....I seem to remember some real horror stories.....


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