Trailer wheels and tires

Okie Boarder · Ladies Man Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 10056 City: Edmond

Can some of you throw out a few suggestions on places to consider for trailer wheels and tires? My tires are cracking some and the chrome rims have clear coat on them that is deteriorated. I'd like to get something nice, but pretty basic for a good price. Ideally I'd like to be $100 or less per wheel/tire combo.

m_lesney · Soul Rider Joined: 22 Feb 2008 Posts: 358 City: Austin

Sorry no help here but wanted to mention your boatys gonna be awesome when your done! Cool

JeffreyCH · Posted: Feb 25, 2009 9:34 am Post subject:

You might try this place http://shop.easternmarine.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=catalog.catalog&categoryID=159 I've been looking around for new trailer rims and tires myself. I was in Menards the other day, and noticed they carry rims and tires in stock, 14's ran about 70 bucks for white 5 spoke rims with the tires.

fish6942 · Addict Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Posts: 603

Goodyear Marathon's have always worked well for me. If you trailer quite a bit you may want to think about getting a spare.

8122pbrainard · Outlaw Joined: 10 Feb 2009 Posts: 111 City: Northfield

Okie Boarder · Ladies Man Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 10056 City: Edmond

8122pbrainard, Laughing

Yeah, I'm just planning ahead and doing some research.

Commodore · Ladies Man Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 11636

Okie Boarder, Tractor Supply, and Northern Tool. They will have basic rims and tires for what you need. Get cheap rims and decent tires.

oshelton · Newbie Joined: 27 Feb 2006 Posts: 3 City: Maryville

Check www.boatmatetrailers.com or contact jerry@boatmatetrailers.com.

Okie Boarder · Ladies Man Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 10056 City: Edmond

So, when talking tires, what are the preferences out there and why?

Radials or trailer tires?

patoloco · Posted: Feb 27, 2009 10:25 am Post subject:

I'll put in a plug for goodyear trailer tires.

A few years ago I had an trailer axle snap at 55 mph. The ~8 inches of axle and attached wheel were held to the trailer only by the u-bolts. This pushed the tire, running at 55 mph, directly into the trailer fender causing flames to shoot from the fender. It was hot enough to melt the traction pad on top of the fender.

The 3 year old tire withstood intense heat, flame and friction and allowed me to merge through traffic for about .25 mile and get off the road. Not sure if other tires could do that or not, but I've been a fan ever since.