While searching for answers for my tire/trailer issue, I visited a few trailer shops. Two told me the same thing-for a better tire switch to radial car tires. Claim they are higher ply and better made. Don't quote me, but as I recall, didn't BassCat use auto tires on their trailers. I want to just go fishing without the fear of a tire issue once and for all.
You can get away with car tires on a tandem, but trailer tires are made for trailers.
Never use car tires on a single axle, as you need to run the tires at 50-55psi to reduce deformation and overheating.
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Nothing but car tires on my tandem axle trailer. Came with car tires from factory.
Car tires are fine IF they meet the load requirements. That's not generally a concern with a tandem trailer.
Goodyear has come out with the Endurance line of ST tires which comes in a Load Range D. Haven't been on the market long enough to prove themselves, but they seem like a great choice.
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Yes Basscat trailers did come with "car" tires, Cooper if I'm not mistaken. Worked very very well, the used Basscats I had had car tires at least 12 years old.
Tires for trailers have always been a crapshoot.
As of now Goodyear Endurance appears to be the tire to bet on.
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I had Maxxis ST Radial M8008 on my last boat, single axle, and they were very good tires.
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Ranger at lesst on the 2017 models and maybe earlier put General P rated tires on their 17 inch wheels that they offered as an option. . According to Ranger they worked with General on putting this tire on their trailers. A Ranger owner sent General a question regarding their tire on his trailer and they sent him a response that they do not make a ST rated tire and do not recommend running a P rated tire including theirs on a boat trailer. Running a non ST rated tire on a boat trailer I think comes with a liability risk.
Just put the Goodyear endurance tires on my new trailer. Had car tires on it but the tires was not rite. They were generals I believe. Getting ready for a long trip will see how they perform.
I run Kumho tires and am really impressed with them. Heard a rumor they stopped making them.
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they make some 10 ply vehicle tires that should be ok.
Need to define your trailer configuration. Single or dual axle and weight.
Cooper Cobra on mine with zero problems.
I did a lot of research before just purchasing new rims and tires. I just got them installed today so I can’t speak for towing or longevity. It’s all about load rating and making sure they can hold 50 psi. I was uneasy with using a regular car tire so I went with an XL rating Bridgestone Dueler. They weren’t cheap but it’s what worked for my setup with new rims
I run Kumho tires and am really impressed with them. Heard a rumor they stopped making them.
Bought four Kumho tires new. Within 1500 miles the first one had a belt separate, they replaced it no charge. 2 weeks later another tire the belts separated, they replaced no charge, no questions. A month later another belt separation, dealer had no more of that tire.Kumho of Ca. Sent me a check and I replaced the third tire and fourth tire with Carlise tires. I didn't even take a chance with the 4th tire. All 4 were chit. All tires 65psi, EVERYTIME the boat left the garage. I did a search while having the problems and saw others that had belt separations
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