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How often do you replace boat trailer tires?
Posted on 5/7/22 at 12:30 pm
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 on 5/7/22 at 12:46 pm to Popths
Watch very carefully for dry rot on sidewalls. 5-6 years is getting long in the tooth in my humble opinion.
Posted on 5/7/22 at 4:25 pm to Popths
Single axle? replace them
Double axle, I'd go another year.
Double axle, I'd go another year.
Posted on 5/7/22 at 4:28 pm to Arbengal
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 on 5/7/22 at 7:01 pm to Arbengal
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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 on 5/7/22 at 7:01 pm to armsdealer
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Double axle, I'd go another year.
Triple axle here. Run them til they blow out
Posted on 5/7/22 at 8:57 pm to CP3
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 on 5/7/22 at 9:05 pm to CP3
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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 on 5/7/22 at 9:09 pm to armsdealer
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 on 5/7/22 at 9:11 pm to Popths
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
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 on 5/8/22 at 8:14 am to Popths
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.
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 on 5/8/22 at 9:14 am to CrawDude
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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 on 5/9/22 at 8:57 am to Popths
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.
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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