Wheels and tires are the life of a car. You may not have A/C or even the comforts of satellite navigation and a stereo, but without proper wheels and tires you are going nowhere! The case in point is exactly the same for a boat trailer. You can have the boat, the supports and the biggest tow hitch money can buy, but without a good set of boat trailer tires you are simply stuck with the boat at home.
Apart from the obvious benefits of being able to tow your boat around, the tires you choose for your trailer will make all the difference when it comes to safety. Buying cheap, unproved and low-quality tires for your trailer is just a way of asking for trouble. Big trouble! When you think about the fact that most average size trailerable boats are heavier than the car itself, you know that if there is a tire or wheel failure, stuff is coming down hard! This would usually mean, more damage to other parts of the trailer, the boat itself and even the towing truck. Additionally, you put the people around you in danger.
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When choosing a set of wheels and tires make sure to do your homework and check online reviews for them. Check with the dealer and manufacturer on the rating they have. This means: check how much weight they can actually handle. Verify any tread mileage warranty the tires may have and consider how much you will be using them. If you don’t tow that often, the tires might actually rot and go bad with plenty of tread still on them. You’ll have to replace them anyway as rotting, cracking tires can be just as dangerous, if not more, than worn treads. Remember, you are responsible for your own stuff and your own well-being. But, on the road, you are responsible for everyone else’s too. Please don’t go around towing your massive hunk of metal and fiberglass without the proper hardware to support it.
Carlisle Sport Trail Bias Trailer Tires Standard White Rims 5 Lugs 4.80 x 8
- Stand up to the toughest conditions
- Offer state-of-the-art radial technology
- Rock solid warranty
- Safely carry your most precious cargo
- Give your trailer the attitude you’re looking for
Highway speed trailer tires: Approved for over-the-highway use, these tires comply with the U.S. Department of Transportation requirements. Their long-lasting, wrap around tread provides sure cornering and safe travel
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Trail America Trailer Tire ST205/75D14
- 6 Ply Load Rating: C
- Max Load: 1430
- Diameter: 26.01″
- Max PSI: 50
- Unmounted Tire
Trail America tires are the first choice for many of America’s leading trailer manufacturers serving the recreational vehicle, utility, marine, cargo, livestock and equipment trailer markets.
When your trailer rides on Trail America tires, you can be certain that your tires have been constructed with quality materials for long-lasting durability and endurance. The tread design provides a smooth ride and long, even wear.
List Price: $ 62.10
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600LB Trailer Dolly Hitch Ball 10″ Tires Boat Jet Ski
- Leverage provided by the 41-1/2″ long shaft and 10 -13/16″ handle
- Allows you to move loaded trailer up to 600 lbs, tongue weight.
- 7/8″ x 1-7/8″ hitch ball, 2 Pcs 10″ pneumatic tires for excellent maneuverability
- Super – strong tubular construction make it durable
- Long handle makes it easier to pick up a loaded trailer
Ideal for small boat, light trailer, snowmobiles and Jet SKI
List Price: $ 90.02
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