I put a set of four bass boat tires on in the spring of 2019 I just checked the sidewalls and I can see some small, cracking occurring In those five years, the boat was probably only trailered 125 days..... I also put tire protectant on the tires a few times each year..... five years seem about right or did these tires fail prematurely? And yes, my boat and trailer are stored outside year round !
Seems about right to me. They don't have great lifespan. I know Rick Pierce tends to put passenger car tires onto his trailers just because they are superior products, I'm going to look into that when my tires are looking bad.
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Originally Posted by Mcjenson
I have been doing that also for several years on all my trailers. I find the size I want in a 90 mph speed rating that has a 50 lb max air rating. Haven't had an issue with any of them since.
The one thing that is iffy is the tire store. Some will not mount car tires on a trailer. So, I take the tires in and tell them they go on my Ford Ranger at the house.
I was told that tires are only good for 5 years but I don’t know n
I change mine every 5 years
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If you trailered 125 times and it is 2 miles to the ramp that's not very far. If you trailered 125 times and the lake is 300 miles from your house, then your tires are probably worn out.
My Endurance on my boat trailer are 2017. Still lots of tread. Ramps I use are 2-10 miles away. No plans on changing them till I have problems
Cooper cobra radials. Original tires on my 2011 Basscat Puma trailer, lasted 12 years and probably had around 30k miles on them. Just replaced them with exact same tires from tire rack. Goodyear endurance are the only "trailer" tire I would even consider if not using radials. My boat stays in the garage when not in use. Storing outside will definitely shorten the life of your tires.
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They are Radials. Thats what the "R" is.
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This is what I do also. The simple truth is all ST tires are cheap built tires with a stiff side wall. If you want a boat trailer tire that lasts and rides well a "P" rated tire is the way to go as long as they are not over loaded. On a "P" tire I stay under 70% of the rated max load.
Why do trailer tires wear out or develop cracks and truck or car tires do not both are stored outside and trailers are actually used less then car tires //Can anyone explain this
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Million dollar question?!? I'm interested in hearing an explanation as well. The only thing I can think of is that too little use and sitting on same spot of the tires for extended periods exposed to direct sunlight in some cases.
I read somewhere that lack of use keeps moisture or possibly oils or a similar compound from being dispersed throughout the tire which causes dry rot. Not sure if that is true or if it was BS.
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Michelin M&S2 truck tires have always sun-checked very quickly, in my experience.
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I think they flat out just don't make them as well as they do car tires. Trailer tires are somewhat of a niche product that most people only use a few times per year. They don't really design them with the guy that puts 10K miles on them per year. There is a reason Rick Pierce puts passenger car tires on his trailers.
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Yes it's because the look better and he can get away with it on a bass boat trailer.. Same as other bass boat companies..how many construction trailers have you seen with low profile car tires on them?
I sure as hell wouldn't run a passenger car tire on a heavily loaded single axle trailer but it's probably safe to say most of the boats rolling out of his factory are on a tandem trailer. I have factory installed Rainier c-rated trailer tires on my single axle Xpress trailer and will probably go back on with d-rated Carlisle tires since they've treated me well in the past. 4-5 years is all I expect out of trailer tires. My boat isn't garage kept either.
A friend of mine only replaces a tire on his tandem boat trailer when he notices it starting to separate OR leaves him on the side of the road changing a flat. He knows better but his wallet needs the hinges lubricated in the name of safety.
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When the tires are rolling and heating up, it conditions the rubber. Polymers in the rubber actually move around within the tire as it’s flexing. When the tires are just sitting, especially outside, the rubber oxidizes from the elements and degrades much faster. This is why the experts say the trailer tires must be changed between 4 & 5 years on a trailer. If you keep it in a garage, out of the sun & elements, you should be able to push replacement out a bit. If you have cracking - they’re done, regardless of tread and age. They typically blow on the sidewalls anyway…
Keeping them out of the sun when not in use will make them last longer, RVers cover their tires when parked outside too.
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