New trailer tires and moral of the story

[Radioactive]

The guy I bought the boat from a year and a half ago had put passenger car radials on the trailer which wasn't a really bright thing to do! Blew one a few trips ago and was running the spare. Last trip out I noticed a huge knot had developed on the sidewall by the bead on the remaining tire, so had to break down and get a new set.
I checked several places in Springfield including Sams Club and everyone wanted anywhere from $105 to $130 each plus mounting and balancing. I prefer to support local business whenever possible, so yesterday I checked with a small local tire shop in Crane and was floored to get a price of $171.02 total including mounting and balancing!

Moral of the story is don't overlook the little guy down the street and Lord only knows they can sure use the money more than the big box stores that have to keep the shareholders happy by showing obscene profits!

[beagle man]

cool,

[cook]

Just curious...why are car tires or radials bad on a trailer...all I can think is some type of heat build up or wear issue??Surely a car weighs more?

[BarryG]

Trailer Tire Facts - Discount Tire


This will help you if you are thinking of putting car tires on a trailer. :D

[newt]

Glad you posted the trailer site been wanting to know but did'nt want to show my tail THANKS THE BEST TO ALL

[Kit Papermouth]

I work for Carlisle. The trailer tires are designed for a heavier loads than standard vehicles. Most failures are due to under inflation and age.

Rubber is good for about 7 years then it starts to degrade. If it's in direct sunlight everyday and not being used, the tires are good for about three years. It's a good idea if you store your boat or any trailer to get the load off of them and cover them if you store outside.

If you were getting blisters on the side wall, that's usually an indication of old age. You'll start to get interfacial separation when the side walls fail to flex due to the compound not being able to stretch.

[Radioactive]

Hi Kit: I had no idea you work for a tire company!
I don't know how old the tires were before I got the boat. The tread looked like new, but as you say, the age is the key, although there were no weather cracks visible. It looked like the air came from around the bead then made a big bubble from the rim up about three inches or so on the sidewall.

I haven't been having good luck of late with tires! went through 10 new ones on the wife's van due to belt seperation and am starting to get a bit of vibration again! had one go bad on the truck, but they were pretty thin, so replaced all 4. Just replaced the ones on the Sis in laws car. even had the hub break out of a wheel on the push mower! the only thing left is the riding mower, and I have Slime sealant in all 4 of those:D

I work for Carlisle.

If you were getting blisters on the side wall, that's usually an indication of old age. You'll start to get interfacial separation when the side walls fail to flex due to the compound not being able to stretch.

[Kit Papermouth]

Hi Kit: I had no idea you work for a tire company!
I don't know how old the tires were before I got the boat. The tread looked like new, but as you say, the age is the key, although there were no weather cracks visible. It looked like the air came from around the bead then made a big bubble from the rim up about three inches or so on the sidewall.

I haven't been having good luck of late with tires! went through 10 new ones on the wife's van due to belt seperation and am starting to get a bit of vibration again! had one go bad on the truck, but they were pretty thin, so replaced all 4. Just replaced the ones on the Sis in laws car. even had the hub break out of a wheel on the push mower! the only thing left is the riding mower, and I have Slime sealant in all 4 of those:D

We produce belts here in Springfield. Tire & Wheel is in TN. They make great ATV tires state side.