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djbano
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Initially Posted - 10/08/2017 :  08:27:36  Show Profile  Visit djbano's Homepage
Ahoy!

My trailer tires are getting old and I plan on moving my boat next season. Other than trip from CO front range to Lake Dillon for next season - boat will be in yard/storage.

Big O is close to my res and they have Vanguard STR II tire. Anyone have advice? Is there any reason I shouldn't use current rims? Other suggestions are welcome.

DJ
CYANA
Denver
'98 250 WK TR #372

Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 10/08/2017 :  16:08:40  Show Profile
Take a look at Goodyear Endurance, one of the only trailer tires made in the USA if not the only one. Just put a set on my land yacht. Did a good bit of research on them. They seem to have great reviews. I was surprised to see that most all trailer tires are made in China.
1997 250 TR WK (sold)
1984 O'Day 28 (sold)
1979 SISU 22
Bath, NC.
Edited by - Tom Potter on 10/08/2017 16:10:00
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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 10/08/2017 :  17:52:39  Show Profile
Online websites say the Vanguard STR II tire is designed for cars, trucks and SUVs, but they don't say anything about trailers. Trailer tires capable of carrying heavy loads are generally six ply and rated for heavier weights and higher air pressures. For example, my 7X10 enclosed cargo trailer has 6 ply trailer tires which are inflated to 50 lbs pressure. My understanding is that the extra plies increase weight carrying capacity and also enable higher inflated pressure, which makes them roll easier and thus easier to tow. I would strongly suggest you use only trailer tires. I'd prefer US made tires, but would use any name branded tire.
Steve Milby J/24 "Captiva Wind"
previously C&C 35, Cal 25, C25 TR/FK, C22
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djbano
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Response Posted - 10/08/2017 :  19:14:40  Show Profile  Visit djbano's Homepage
C load rating or D. Thinking Carlisle steel belted radial with a D load rating. $75 discount tire.
CYANA
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'98 250 WK TR #372
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Russ.Johnson
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Response Posted - 10/08/2017 :  23:13:35  Show Profile
DJ,

I have a 2004 C250WB with a Trailrite trailer.
It came with bias-ply tires, not radials.
They are rated for 50-psi.

I hit the curb in front of my house.
It took a big chunk out of one tire.

My local Big-O tried to sell me a radial tire.
It was a special order.
I told them I wasn't going to mix bias-ply with a radial.
The store manager said it was impossible I had bias-ply tires, until I showed him my tire.

I went to Les Schwab tires.
They had bias-ply trailer tires in-stock.
Fixed my tire on the same day.

I just checked their website and there are 4-stores in Denver.
Don't bother with Big-O.
Russ Johnson
2005 C250WB Hull 793
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TakeFive
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Response Posted - 10/09/2017 :  06:05:42  Show Profile
If you have a trailer, then you need to get trailer tires. Period. You're not going to outsmart the experts who design tires for a specific purpose.
Rick S., Swarthmore, PA
PO of Take Five, 1998 Catalina 250WK #348 (relocated to Baltimore's Inner Harbor)
New owner of 2001 Catalina 34MkII #1535 Breakin' Away (at Rock Hall Landing Marina)
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doublereefed
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Response Posted - 10/09/2017 :  11:07:36  Show Profile
Try these (find your correct size). Have Walmart mount them on your rims, about $10.00 per rim, add $10.00 to balance if you want that.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-New-ST-225-75R15-Freestar-Radial-Trailer-Tires-10-Ply-2257515-225-75-15-R15-E/181479219234?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
'95 C250 WB #61
Midway, UT
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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 10/10/2017 :  15:58:30  Show Profile
The RV guys do a lot of towing and can provide some good reviews on ST tires. Google "China Bomb Tires". Lots of info, some that may scare you if tow a lot.
Edited by - Tom Potter on 10/10/2017 15:59:50
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