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Trailer Tires
auburnbuilder	#1  Posted on 09/08/09 - 6:26 PM
Member Posts: 34 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/13/07	I need to buy new tires for my trailer. I have a magic-tilt aluminum trailer with 13 inch tires on it. My boat is a 1999 Montauk. Has anyone had any experience with Duro tires? Or can anyone let me know what they feel are good tires. Radial or bias ply? I am leaning to radials, maybe Goodyear Marathons. Thanks!
Joe Kriz	#2  Posted on 09/08/09 - 6:32 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	Goodyear Marathon Radials or equivalent...
ioptfm	#3  Posted on 09/08/09 - 6:56 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1533 Comments: 3 Joined: 10/28/06	A lot depends on how far you will be trailering............How fast will you drive.........If you are just running a few miles from your house to the landing then it won't make a lot of difference...........If you are running long distance on the open highway then you want to get a better grade tire....... Tom 1979 Sport 15'
Mr T	#4  Posted on 09/08/09 - 11:10 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 230 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/07/08	Joe Kriz wrote: Goodyear Marathon Radials or equivalent... +1 to those tires, trailer issues suck. I do all I can to avoid them. These help. Stay away from Carlisle tires.
Joe Kriz	#5  Posted on 09/08/09 - 11:13 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	Forgot to mention the spare.... another must have... I put 3 brand new tires on my trailer several years ago.
mhinch	#6  Posted on 09/09/09 - 3:58 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 28 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/12/07	I run Bridgestone 175-70-13 radials that I also had balanced. I carry the same for a spare. The load carrying capacity per tire is 1170 pounds (2) = 2340 pounds. I estimate I am running < half capacity. I check pressure every time I transport and have serviced the bearings as well. I also threw away the "bearing buddies" that were on the hubs. Matt 1996 Dauntless 15 50 HP Honda 67# thrust - 24 volt trolling motor