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Need to replace tires on my boat trailer for the first time. Have questions...
Posted on 8/12/15 at 2:21 pm
Posted on 8/12/15 at 2:21 pm
So, I had a blow out coming back from the camp the other day and I'll be hauling the boat back there at the end of the month. I want to put new tires on across the board. Do I bring it to someone to replace the tires on the rims or do I just buy whole new rims/ tires?
I'd assume I can bring it somewhere, but I'm not paying someone to just put brand new rims/ tires on. Now if they are changing out the tires on the current rims then I'd be all for that. I guess they could check the bearing out while they do that?
Sorry, my first real boat/trailer experience...
I'd assume I can bring it somewhere, but I'm not paying someone to just put brand new rims/ tires on. Now if they are changing out the tires on the current rims then I'd be all for that. I guess they could check the bearing out while they do that?
Sorry, my first real boat/trailer experience...
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Posted on 8/12/15 at 2:25 pm to HebertFest08
I put my trailer on blocks(Eta: When I did a whole swap like you are talking about) and just take the wheels/tires into the shop on lunch, and swing back by to pick them up after work. No need to haul your whole rig in.
Most of the time it's just one and the spare is a normal tire so I only change the blown one out, again, just by hauling in the rim.
Most of the time it's just one and the spare is a normal tire so I only change the blown one out, again, just by hauling in the rim.
This post was edited on 8/12/15 at 2:27 pm
Posted on 8/12/15 at 2:26 pm to HebertFest08
i bought some goodyear trailer tires online and had them put on my old rims
maybe $50.00 per tire
for some reason they don't balance them on trailers
maybe $50.00 per tire
for some reason they don't balance them on trailers
Posted on 8/12/15 at 2:27 pm to HebertFest08
You can just have the tires changed. You don't need new wheels...
Question: Is this a salt-water boat that you keep in a coastal environment? Are the lugs rusted/frozen on?
Question: Is this a salt-water boat that you keep in a coastal environment? Are the lugs rusted/frozen on?
Posted on 8/12/15 at 2:28 pm to Clyde Tipton
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No need to haul your whole rig in.
Unless you don't want to
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put my trailer on blocks
Posted on 8/12/15 at 2:37 pm to HebertFest08
I just pull my boat to the tire shop and let them put new tires on my rims. It saves a decent amount of money, plus I feel like I'm getting better tires than the cheapos they sell at walmart or academy.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 3:08 pm to Artie Rome
Lugs are fine.... It was well taken care of under a carport before I had it.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 3:09 pm to REB BEER
Any suggestions on where to take it? Does it need to be a trailer place or will a "normal" tire place have them in stock?
Posted on 8/12/15 at 3:14 pm to HebertFest08
Yes you can bring your entire boat to a service shop and have them swap the tires and use the same rims and even balance them if you like. Should make for a smoother ride if you do. Make sure that your putting radial tires on your boat instead of bias-ply. You can tell the difference when reading the side of your tire if it says for example, P225/75R15 The (R)signifies steel belted radial cords in the tire. If it has a (D) before the rim size, it is a bias ply tire with rubber plies overlapping each other. The radial is definitely the way to go if you can manage it. All your trailer tires are made in China now pretty much. Goodyear Marathon, Hercules Power Star, or a Carlise Radial Trail are probably your best bets. Hope this helps!
Posted on 8/12/15 at 3:28 pm to Mgarcia6518
I would ask about Prometer trailer tires when you go to have them changed. In our experience, they have outperformed the more expensive brands and cost a good bit less.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 3:28 pm to Mgarcia6518
By the way what area do you live in? In the industry and can help with shops that can install them correctly.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 4:09 pm to Mgarcia6518
Prarieville area....
Posted on 8/12/15 at 4:21 pm to HebertFest08
Call Skid Marks in Prairieville and ask for Daniel Domangue off HWy621
Posted on 8/12/15 at 4:30 pm to HebertFest08
I live in Lafayette, so I'm not much help on a place to bring it in Prairieville, but I just bring mine to a regular tire shop...but call first to make sure they have a couple trailer tires in stock.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 4:45 pm to HebertFest08
Call Leroy at B&B trailer right there on airline. He'll fix u up. Great folks Great service.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 5:07 pm to HebertFest08
Just have the tires replaced. Did it for the first time a few months back when I blew a tire coming back from Delacroix. Stopped at Discount Tire City on E. Genie street in Chalmette. They were awesome. In BR I would probably go to Mike Geralds but Ive never used them.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 5:13 pm to HebertFest08
Be careful, some places (like Walmart) won't take off a trailer tire and you have to bring in tire by itself. You can order some online Tire Rack and have them delivered in a couple days and Walmart will do for $10/tire...or go to place like NTB/Skid Marks, etc. Expect to pay $100/tire there of order online for $60-80.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 6:16 pm to HebertFest08
Slight tangent...my trailer plate says 35 psi and the tires say 50 psi. What do I run them at?
Posted on 8/12/15 at 6:42 pm to highpockets
Do tires say "max pressure 50 psi"?
If so, I'd run at 35 psi.
If so, I'd run at 35 psi.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 6:48 pm to highpockets
50 psi cold
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