Boat trailer tire??????

Had a blow out yesterday on my way home from Bucksaw. Trailer has 205-75-14 on it. Spare had never touched the ground. But I would like to buy two new tires and put the spare back. Any suggestions on what to buy? I see a lot of them have a load rating but not sure what I would need for mine. 18 1/2 ft Champion with a heavy 175 hp motor on it on a single axle trailer. Just went out and looked at the ones I have on it. The ones that are on it say load rated C and says for upto 1760 lbs. Is this enough? Any thoughts or suggestions?

Jared, being in the auto business, we have access to a ton of tire suppliers. Without question, wheather they sell them or not, they all recommend Towmaster tires. When I bought my boat in 07 I took the original tires off and replaced with Towmaster radials. I have never had an issue and I would recommend them without hesitation. Just my .02 worth.

Thanks for the quick response and PM. I will check with my uncle's shop and my wife has a cousin in Appleton City also with a tire shop. I have heard the Towmaster was a good tire. That is what I put on my pop-up camper a few years back.

Jared, be sure they are a trailer rated radial. Some times folks look at saving money buying passenger tires, completely different application. High quality trailer tires for a boat your size should say to inflate to minimum of 50 lbs, do it. Single biggest cause of pre mature trailer tire wear is under inflation.

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Originally Posted by kazualobzerver

Jared, be sure they are a trailer rated radial. Some times folks look at saving money buying passenger tires, completely different application. High quality trailer tires for a boat your size should say to inflate to minimum of 50 lbs, do it. Single biggest cause of pre mature trailer tire wear is under inflation.

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Thanks Kaz, I totally forgot to mention that:)

My Champion trailer came with Goodyears. I was rolling to Minisoda up I35 just north of DesMoines. Had stopped at a truck stop there, gassed up and, as always, felt each wheel for heat and eyeballed tires and hookup. Looked fine, felt fine.
About 25 miles north of DesMoines, running 70 mph, the right rear tire lost the entire tread. It whacked the fender and bent it in against the tire (what was left of it, not much), Cleaned off the rear marker light and bent up the trailer frame where the taillight mounts, killed the tail light. Also whacked the bottom of the boat and put a whopper ding in the gel coat. Truman Fiberglass did a real nice job on it.
Had to replace the fender and part of the trailer frame, lights, wiring, tire.
It has BFG TA Radials on it now and they are doing well.
Not to say next trip.......................................... :cool:

Thanks for the advise guys. The tires that are on it say trailer use only. I may check prices on the Towmaster brand.

you might check out warehouse tire, I am pretty sure that they ahve a shop in Clinton and I know they have 2 in Sedalia. I know the owner, heck of a guy and great to do business with. I have bought two sets of tires from him so far, he beat the prices of everyone else even the big internet places and he wasn't throwing in a "Buddy" price.

I will check them out. Walmart only has the Good Year Marathon trailer tires. $100 a peice. Will have to keep looking I guess.

My opinion on Goodyear tires at Wal can not be posted on a family oriented forum!:mad::mad::mad: Been through a total of 10 tires in the last year and am still having problems. Belts separated on all of them and one so badly that it blew one on the interstate. Thank goodness I was driving and managed to keep control the vehicle

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Originally Posted by Jigging15

I will check them out. Walmart only has the Good Year Marathon trailer tires. $100 a peice. Will have to keep looking I guess.

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Most manufacturers make a tire with their name on it for Cosco/Walmart etc. They are sold cheaper because it is a cheaper version of that particular tire; less reinforcing/less rubber=poorer quality. NOT telling ANYONE how to spend their money, but you would be FAR better served going to a dealership or a dedicated tire store. Also be wary of tires bought off of a display rack that is outside. No telling how long they have been out there and they are susceptible to weather/sun damage. Tires also carry a code as to date of manufacture. If your sales person can't tell you that I would recommend you not buy the tire or ask for someone who can show/explain the code to you. In economic times like these it behooves all of us to buy wisely.:)

Ya I do not think I will be going with the Goodyear from Walmart. Found some of the Towmasters online but with shipping they are pretty expensive also. I guess I will have to check with some of the other dealers around town. Only other option is to do bussiness with relatives.

Jared I'll have to look to see what I've got on my Stratos but DON'T go cheap and have problems down the road later. Nothing will bum a fishing trip out like trailer trouble. We have a 20' boat with a 200hp. and it has a single axle trailer like yours and the tires are heavy duty. Just don't let yourself into trouble for acouple of bucks extra.

hope i don't need any tires for a while but thanks for a lot of valueable info.

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Originally Posted by Jigging15

Ya I do not think I will be going with the Goodyear from Walmart. Found some of the Towmasters online but with shipping they are pretty expensive also. I guess I will have to check with some of the other dealers around town. Only other option is to do bussiness with relatives.

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I read online somewhere that Towmaster is being made exclusively in China these days due to the molds being sold. The article mentioned that the quality was down somewhat and the shipping really added to the cost. You can Google it and see what you think.

I agree with most. Don't try to get by cheap on tires, especially with a single-axle trailer!!!

Good luck!

Just put 3 new tires on mine. Denman Cargo Carrier Load C...1870lbs@50psi. $217.00 Ain't got a clue how good or bad they are......figured the price might be helpful

I think Jackb has a lead on some tires for me. Thanks for all the advice everyone has given. Very informative so should help others who will need tires in the future.