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How often do you replace boat trailer tires?

Posted on 5/7/22 at 12:30 pm
Posted by Popths
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2016
4500 posts
Posted on 5/7/22 at 12:30 pm
Do you normally have a period of time that you just replace as a preventive measure? My tires are 4 years old now and look ok. Boat is stored inside out of direct sun.
Posted by Arbengal
Louisiana
Member since Sep 2008
3491 posts
Posted on 5/7/22 at 12:46 pm to
Watch very carefully for dry rot on sidewalls. 5-6 years is getting long in the tooth in my humble opinion.
Posted by armsdealer
Member since Feb 2016
12295 posts
Posted on 5/7/22 at 4:25 pm to
Single axle? replace them

Double axle, I'd go another year.
Posted by MorningWood
On the coast of North Mexico
Member since May 2009
2789 posts
Posted on 5/7/22 at 4:28 pm to
I am on 9 years on my Toyos and they still look brand new. Keep tire shine on the inside and outside. The lube keeps them from dry rotting if they aren’t in the sun all day everyday
Posted by gumbo2176
Member since May 2018
20002 posts
Posted on 5/7/22 at 7:01 pm to
quote:

Watch very carefully for dry rot on sidewalls.


I've got an 06 Silverado that I've replaced tires on twice and both times not because the tires were worn, but because of dry rot in the sidewalls

I've only got just over 75K on the truck now and the truck is always exposed to the elements since I only have a long driveway.
Posted by CP3
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2009
7568 posts
Posted on 5/7/22 at 7:01 pm to
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Double axle, I'd go another year.


Triple axle here. Run them til they blow out
Posted by GITiger66
Member since Dec 2019
389 posts
Posted on 5/7/22 at 8:57 pm to
Check the mfr date. A lot of times boat trailer tires will sit for a while before being installed. Dry rot is the enemy.
Posted by Popths
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2016
4500 posts
Posted on 5/7/22 at 9:04 pm to
Year mfg is 18
Posted by armsdealer
Member since Feb 2016
12295 posts
Posted on 5/7/22 at 9:05 pm to
quote:

quote:
Double axle, I'd go another year.


Triple axle here. Run them til they blow out


My point, lots of lead way when you have more than one tire holding up the boat! I have seen two tires give out on the same trip, same side on a double axle trailer in less than 10 miles on a trip. If you only have 2 tires to deal with it is only like $250 to replace them both with top quality made in the US tires... now replacing 4 or 6 starts to add up, I replace my spare too so 5 tires gets pricey.
Posted by CP3
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2009
7568 posts
Posted on 5/7/22 at 9:09 pm to
Coolest thing I’ve seen was backing boat up and an entire wheel/rim just popping off and rolling 100ft away in parking lot
Posted by deltaland
Member since Mar 2011
102516 posts
Posted on 5/7/22 at 9:11 pm to
I hate buying tires so I wait long as possible

Once had a blowout and just drug it down the highway on the rim for 15 miles idgaf. It was just a small fishing boat with those trailer tires you buy at wal mart that comes with a rim
Posted by CrawDude
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2019
5826 posts
Posted on 5/8/22 at 8:14 am to
Many automotive experts consider 6 years as the safe life of a tire - article on the subject. Old Tires With Good Tread I change my automotive tires at 6 years regardless of the amount of tread remaining as a safety precaution for myself and others on the road.

Since pulling a boat trailer usually involves a lot highway driving at higher speeds, and not just putting around town, not a bad idea to replace tires at 6 years of age (date of manufacture). And don’t forget the spare.
This post was edited on 5/8/22 at 3:03 pm
Posted by Mr Breeze
The Lunatic Fringe
Member since Dec 2010
6805 posts
Posted on 5/8/22 at 9:14 am to
quote:

Many automotive experts consider 6 years as the safe life of a tire

Good advise, I read an article some years ago where Michelin specified 5 years.

My 26k miles low milage truck parked inside is 6 years old and while it has plenty of tread left, I'm getting new tires this month.

I change my boat trailer tires at 3 years because it's mostly stored in sunlight, inexpensive insurance.
Posted by snapper26
Member since Nov 2015
559 posts
Posted on 5/9/22 at 8:57 am to
If you run the cheap trailer tires I wouldnt go longer than 4 years.

A good set of name brand tires do last a longer. If the boat has any weight or you tow at interstate speeds then also spring for the name brands. A lot less blow outs with them.
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