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  1. 05-26-2009, 03:34 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by J White View Post

    Now, I'm loaded to over 90 percent of what C range 14" tires are rated for,
    (don't like it a bit, but used boat/trailer) and I found out the hard way
    if one separates going down the road it raises HECK. Whupped the daylights
    outta my fender, tore the wiring loose on that side, a MESS.
    So I'll probably bite the bullet every 3 years with these.
    If I EVER own another boat this heavy, you can bet it'll be on a tandem trailer.
    Been there done that bought a Tshirt...........Make sure you keep a good accurate pressure gauge in your tow vehicle.........Lost 2 trailer tires due to a $4.95 cheapo tire gauge that got outta calibration by 7 lbs.....I was running 7lbs light on Carlisle radials. Blew one and separated 1 on a 3 hour trip.......

    Thank god I didn't have to pay the tow bill.........think it was like $600 billed to my Boat US insurance.....
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  2. 05-26-2009, 05:45 PM #12
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    I have had my tires heading on 7 years now and havent had any problems. Try not to store the boat on the ground (grass/snow/dirt) in the offseason, I think that is what leads to cracking. Just check them every so often and if they arent cracking i wouldnt change them. just check the lug nuts and keep the proper air pressure
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  3. 05-30-2009, 12:22 AM #13
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    every 3-4 years.

    Trouble with dry rot is by time you see it, its too late. These are trailer tires, dont confuse tread wear on a passenger/light truck tire with tread wear on a trailer tire. Tread wear is NOT an indicator of wear on a trialer tire. They are designed not to wear out. Trailer tires are not subjected to power or steering forces like passenger/light truck tires. A trailer tire is designed to carry a load, they have stiffer sidewalls than passenger and light truck tires.

    the number one reason trailer tires fail is due to heat. They are designed to go a max speed of 65pmh. If your trailer tires are smaller in diameter than your truck tires it is traveling faster than your speedometer. If your doing 65 in the truck on 30" tires and towing a trailer with 20" tires the tires are going a hell of a lot faster than 65 mph.

    Here's a link to help you better understand.
    Trailer Tire Facts - Discount Tire
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  4. 05-30-2009, 05:20 AM #14
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    smaller tires go the same speed as your truck-it takes more revolutions to do so. is your boat outside where the sun can hit the tires?
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