Thread: BLACK LAKE 4-26-16

My 2014 Tracker came with Carlisle Radial Trail RH ST185/80R13. It's now 24 months old and has at least 5800 miles on it. I just checked the tread with a tread gage and, compared with the never used spare, it has used 3 mm of the original 8 mm of tread. Tread has worn evenly...no complaints.

Originally Posted by RMGeorge

My 2014 Tracker came with Carlisle Radial Trail RH ST185/80R13. It's now 24 months old and has at least 5800 miles on it. I just checked the tread with a tread gage and, compared with the never used spare, it has used 3 mm of the original 8 mm of tread. Tread has worn evenly...no complaints.

what tire pressure are you running........

Originally Posted by RMGeorge

My 2014 Tracker came with Carlisle Radial Trail RH ST185/80R13. It's now 24 months old and has at least 5800 miles on it. I just checked the tread with a tread gage and, compared with the never used spare, it has used 3 mm of the original 8 mm of tread. Tread has worn evenly...no complaints.

I have the same exact boat/trailer as George, same year. Have pulled it to Arkansas a couple of times, Oklahoma as well. Toledo Bend regular, so many miles. I run 50 psi cold.

Always check the tires before pulling out.

Originally Posted by prefers shiners

what tire pressure are you running........

​50 PSI

I run 50 psi also. Probably put 20,000 plus miles on my first set that came on my Xpress. I'm using radial car tires now. Always have replaced trailer tires with radials and have always had good luck. I pull about 68 to 70 mph on the interstate. I think the 3 most important things are good tires, max pressure and make sure your axle is square to your trailer.

I bet the radial car tires are cheaper than marathons as well.

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