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Location: 31 | Propster - 8/30/2015 11:44 PM
What's the load rating on that tire Jerry?
Rating 98/1653 pounds S/112 MPH
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=35&s_kwc...
Edited by Jerry Newman 9/1/2015 9:59 PM
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Location: 31 | I just bought 4 new tires for my boat trailer for $336 delivered and thought I’d pass it on… the $100 off is for a limited time.
4 NEW 215/75-14 MAXXIS M8008 ST RADIAL TRAILER 75R R14 TIRES
http://www.ebay.com/itm/360885328166?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&s...
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Posts: 194
Location: Lake Elmo, MN | Good deal...I bought 5 (one spare) and it cost me about $520 at Discount tire...all mounted, balanced etc. |
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Posts: 400
Location: Metro | After reading through this thread it is looking like I will need some new tires as well. I just bought the boat used this year and have put many miles on it traveling from the lake to my home (about 14 miles each way). The tires have visible wear on them and I can see that the previous owner already swapped out the spare and used that as well.
One personal question I have for some of you is about the flex. I can see my tires flexing in the mirror and it worries me. When I go to make sure there is enough air pressure in them everything looks good. I came to the conclusion that trailers tires work a little different and they are meant to flex out like that when you hit bumps. Was just wondering if anyone would PM me and let me know if I am right about the flexing.
Thanks guys! |
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Posts: 84
| Your right Musky952 trailer tires do flex, I know ST tires have stiffer sidewalls than non trailer tires. I think its part of the trailer suspension how its works since boat trailers have springs but no shock absorbers. I think most trailer tire failures are caused by underinflation ,driving over the speed rating of the tire and old tires. |
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Location: Minnesota. | I have a new 2012 (wow, 3 yrs past...ALREADY??) Ranger Z118 w/a 150 Yammy on the back. Stock tires from Ranger. 50# suggested max. tire pressure cold and 2 wheel trailer.
I inflate to the 50# before I take her out and see the tires flexing as I go over slight bumps (e.g. smooth RR track crossings etc.) so slow down appreciably for them and other road irregularities as needed.
It's normal and nothing to worry about. I've been told by the tire dealer here in the Twin Cities I've been using for over 20 yrs. to inflate to the 50# mark for best performance too.
No matter what you read on the internet go by what the manufacturer recommends! |
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