Trailer tires ?
 

I need to purchase 2 new trailer tires.
Current tires are Carlisle tires 225 x 75 x 15 Radial, I believe 10 ply, but could be 8 ? Still thave ons of tread left on both tires. Trailer tires by nature will rot, before you wear out the treads.

Both tires (single axle) are 'split' on the sidewalls, this must have happened over the winter, because of the cold and ice, as they were not in this condition last Fall.

Question.....I have to move the trailer about 2 miles, would it be safe in this condition?

Second question regarding replacement tires. which I have several options:
1. Replace with same Carlisle radial tires about $85 per tire
2. Trailer King Tires, radial and 10 plies (however I've seen many negative reviews about these tires. $75 Dealer (Can be purchased on Wal-Mart on-line for $60 with free delivery to house)
3. Pioneer brand, 8 ply Bias tires (non radial) - $60 per tire

I only trailer my boat about 2-3 miles from my house to a ramp on 'Winnie.
I never travel to other lakes or do long hauls.

Considering all the above, what are folks thoughts ? I'm thinking Option #2.

Again, please advise on my question....about moving the trailer about 2 miles, would it be safe in the current condition?

Thanks for your feedback !

Buy American. My original trailer tires were Kenda (made in China or Taiwan) and I have bought Carlisle since the first replacements. Carlisle USA Trail tires are made in the USA. They kind of have to be with USA in the name. And if you don’t already block your trailer over the winter to take the pressure off the tires.

2 miles with no highway and a spare tire, lug wrench and a jack ready...YES

2 miles is nothing—just take it easy.
I would never buy a tire with "many negative reviews."

Good luck.

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By "split", do you mean across the bottom of a flat tire? (That'd be the worst case).

Trailer tires are notorious for cracking and failing. Rubber tires should be "exercised"; if not, at least stored off the ground and unloaded. (Even new, and unmounted).

The only risk I'd take with questionable tires would be the trip to replace them!

I've always gone to a Wolfeboro gas station and purchased used passenger car tires. The date of manufacture is molded into the sidewall. Pick through them for size and recent manufacture. Some are very recent "takeoffs" due to issues unrelated to trailer use. (Comfort, noise). With only a 2-mile "commute", even a minor vibration complaint wouldn't be a problem.

A neighbor asked my opinion on a trailer tire he'd just removed. The sidewalls looked fine until I pressed down on the sidewall with my shoe and was astonished how totally-cracked ithe sidewall was.

As for bias-ply versus radial, both are used in auto racing.

As above, I'd buy American, although Carlisle isn't the best. The Carlisle "brand" is shared with many other inexpensive "makes", sold by Costco, Wal-Mart, and Sears.

Firestone, for example, sells "Cooper", made by Carlisle.

"Pioneer" is made in China.

More, and consistent, views:
https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums...ight=exercised

By a few cracks do you mean like this? :)

This happened in March on Route 75 in Naples Florida. No jack that would work, the car jack wouldn't fit right, no spare tire. I left the trailer, went home and got a jack, some "Rust Buster" and wrenches. Came back and broke off two studs. I left and came back with a torch and broke off another stud. After I finally got the wheel off I went and bought a new tire and installed it and drove back to the house with only two studs.

I ended up getting new hubs for both sides on Amazon and greased the studs before putting the nuts on. Now (as I should have been doing anyway) I will loosen the nuts every year and put new grease on the studs.

Lesson learned the hard way and I missed a great day of boating!

^ This guy's a stalker.

Also, I was thinking the trailer was empty. If not, jack up, pull the wheels, and bring them to the shop.

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Recently I bought what I call an arc jack:

SeaSense EASY LIFT JACK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FZ345S..._w7vREbCW8NDYQ

Each summer I see a few boats on trailers on the side of the road waiting for the owner to bring back a spare tire, jack, lug wrench or ALL of that. Having everything you need can save your day. I carry spare wheel bearings, seals, grease and what is required to change these roadside. I may lose a few hours of fishing but I'll get there!

I've had great luck with Good Year Endurance. More expensive than most trailer tires, but not having to worry (as much) about the hassle of a flat or blow out on the way to / from a long trip out of town is worth the extra money. They also carry an "N" speed rating (87mph), so they tend to handle the heat and added stress of highway driving better than many trailer tires which carry lower ratings.

What did you end up doing, and where did you go?

I'm looking for a place to bring my jetski trailer for new tires.

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For $89.99 you can get two jetski trailer tires on rims shipped with four day free shipping.

Do an Ebay search for "two Kendra tires on rims for jetski trailer" plus Walmart has trailer tires on rims.

Is difficult to find a tire store with a tire machine that will install on the small tire rims and easy to buy small trailer tires already on the rims.

trailer tires
 

I had new tires installed on my rims at Town Faire Tire a few years ago. Wasn't too expensive, but don't remember the price.

I just called Clifford's on Moultonborough Neck, and they quoted me $75 each, mounted and balanced, for Trailer King D-rated tires. That sounds reasonable, and they're right down the road.

Someone above mentioned negative reviews about the TK tires, but most of what I've found is positive. Anyone have comments on the tires or Clifford's?

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Clifford's has always received rave reviews from locals I've spoken to.

I have all my automotive work done there. Chris the owner has stepped to the plate and has help multiple foster kids over the years. Anyone willing to be so committed to helping kids in need is a good choice for a business to give my $$$ to. He’s always done solid work as well. No complaints


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I suspect most powersports establishments should be able to handle that being that many of them are set up to change ATV tires.

I had a positive experience on the phone, most all the reviews are favorable, and I like the Mom & Pop/good people thing, so I made an appointment to have the new tires put on this week. While there, I'll have them give the bearings a look as well.

Also, the Trailer King tires I was quoted get good reviews. It appears the issue of failure is directly related to overloading.

Thanks, all!

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