Need new tires

[silveradomike]

I need to replace the tires on my boat trailer, 175/80-13. This is the first time I have had to do this. I just do understand whay passenger tires can not be used in place of the st tires as long as the load range is the same. They cost 1/2 the price and seem to last much long and are more dependable. Any advice will be appreciated.

 

[rookie101]

For the most part trailer rated, or "ST" tires are supposed to be able to carry much more weight, and be designed to run without the aid of shock absorbers. Having said that I have know people that have had good luck with passenger rated tires, but if you look at the two side by side when they are not mounted, the trailer tires do have a much thicker side wall. I run the heaviest ST I can get on all my trailers just for piece of mind.

Aaron:cheers:

 

[seadoodude1]

Not only that but the rummbr is formulated to better resist dry rot. I got mine at discount tire.

 

[silveradomike]

I am looking at 175/80-13, what brand did you get? I have heard a lot of good about Maxxis.

 

[seadoodude1]

I think I got Goodyear. There was not many to choose from.

 

[tony8a]

silveradomike,
check with tires america it is the discount tire in california..(i know you have discount tire but it is not the same-tires america and discount tire give you nationwide free prorate warrnty!)...i used to work for them.
good trailer tires are... goodyear marathon/maxxis/carlisle..just make sure they are trailer tires and they are radial...max them up on the air pressure and use any good silicone based tire protectant for long life!