Posted 2012-06-11 4:07 AM (#144719 - in reply to #144610) Subject: RE: Trailer Tires
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Posts: 20
There is great disparity in quality and purpose. Although less understood and appreciated, the same holds true for the tires on your trailer. Because of a trailer's lowly and functional appearance, its tires may not get the attention they merit. However, the first time we experience tire failure and find ourselves panic-stricken by an out-of-control trailer, we'll suddenly give them a whole lot more thought. Fortunately, there are better, less adrenalin-raising ways to learn about the distinct features of trailer tires.
Posted 2012-06-11 12:08 PM (#144721 - in reply to #144610) Subject: RE: Trailer Tires
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Posts: 648 Location: Coconut Creek, FL
Ditto on previous poster... One factor when buying any tires is the manufact. date. Friends of mine bought "new " tires that were already 3 years old and guess, what they had dry rot within 2 years of them being on the trailer and had a blowout...
When I replaced the tires on my '03 2H GN LQ, I put the same exact tires back on (current manf. date) as they had lasted 7 years which is really good for trailer tires. The trailer is used alot and I do cover them all the time. The tires are Goodyear commercial grade E rated tires - don't remember the rest of the numbers
Posted 2012-06-11 2:46 PM (#144722 - in reply to #144610) Subject: RE: Trailer Tires
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Posts: 47 Location: New Salem, ND
When it comes to tires on ANY vehicle, you get what you pay for. It is in you and your horses best interest to get the most tire you can afford.. there is nothing worse than being stuck on the road with one or more blowouts, especailly duing the night..
I pull a 43ft Featherlite and run nothing but comercial tires, they are made to withstand the load put on them..
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