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  1. 05-23-2011, 01:37 PM #1
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    Default Tires for a tracker trailer?

    What size tires for a 1982 bass tracker trailer?

    Just bought a 1982 Bass Tracker II 16 ft. "project" boat, and it came with dry-rotted P185/80R13s on what looks like the original steel wheels with the full moon hubcaps & bearing buddies.

    Will probably ditch the wheels & hubcaps & go with white spoke wheels (fresh water use only).

    Should I go with the bias ply 175D13s at Tractor Supply/Northern Tools, or go with LT radials? Haven't owned a trailer like this for 16+ years

    Looking for smooth tracking & ride on the trailer. Don't like the bumpy ride that some bias tires give, but it has been over 16 years, and tires have surely changed.....maybe?

    Thanks for any help you can give me
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  2. 05-23-2011, 02:14 PM #2
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    If you don't want to use TRAILER tires, then I would advise you to go with the radials. Just make sure that whatever tire you choose is rated to carry the load. I like the "project" boat.
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    Ok, sounds like I will be okay using the trailer tires.
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    i have bias tires on my 04 tracker trailer, don't notice a bumpy ride, but remember, you don't have a lot of weight back there, so its gonna bounce some no matter what tires on there.
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    I meant to behave, but there were just way too many other options available at the time.
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    Go with "trailer radials" watch the load rating the bigger tire the better have them balanced it is a must to get them to wear longer.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SCOTTY1094 View Post
    Go with "trailer radials" watch the load rating the bigger tire the better have them balanced it is a must to get them to wear longer.
    exactly....get radial trailer tires with the highest load rating for the size.
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    those tires from tractor supply are good ive had a set on my bassboat for 3 yrs and they still look new and if you want something better gov with good year i priced some they are 100 dollar and higher i have a 17 ft challenger with a 115hp on the back
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    Be sure to get STEERING tires not just trailer tires.
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    I'll call a couple of dealers and ck on the radial trailer tires. Thanks
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    Where do you buy the trailer radials from, Im gonna be needing a set. Any brand better than the other.



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