Boat trailer tire question

**CrappiePappy** · 08-28-2017, 10:36 PM

I use Steel Belted Radials on my 16' ProCraft's trailer ... 175/80R13 8ply Load Range D ... 65psi ... highway speed rated @ 65mph (boat weighs over 1700lbs alone, plus a 90HP Merc )

Both the Kenda's I had on there previously, and the Raniers I have on there now, list 65psi (*cold).

Most all the lakes I go to are a minimum 1.5hr trip each way, and most are Parkway or Interstate hwys for a good portion of the mileage.

I think the latest model Kenda tires of that size are listed at 70psi

**Barnacle Bill** · 08-29-2017, 04:00 AM

Originally Posted by lugnutzz

I second checking hubs/bearings BEORE heading out. I didn't and it almost cost me an axle, hub and could have cost me the boat or more. Got home from an outing with my daughter and couple her friends and backing into drive I caught a whiff of hot grease. Looked and tire was almost to fall off.
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I suspect that one will take a little more than a little lube.

Glad no one was hurt. That could have been a disaster.

**canebreaker** · 08-29-2017, 09:49 AM

Here's a chart for states towing speed limits.
http://onlinetowingguide.com/pdfs/StateTowingLaws.pdf

**windstone** · 08-29-2017, 10:41 AM

this is why i do exactly what john suggested. put your hand on the hub when you get to the lake or destination and every time you stop on longer trips. should be no heat detected if bearings are working properly. that hub was probably getting warm when you got to the lake that day..

**pstone** · 09-02-2017, 12:10 AM

I run max pressure in mine. Unless I have a problem I check it 4-5 times per year. Im running pro max tires now. They are rated for 65 mph

Also, if you use the boat much, they suggest changing trailer tires every year, not when the tread is gone. The sidewalls will break down before you wear out the tread.

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**Rees Guide** · 09-02-2017, 12:15 AM

Originally Posted by pstone

I run max pressure in mine. Unless I have a problem I check it 4-5 times per year. Im running pro max tires now. They are rated for 65 mph

Also, if you use the boat much, they suggest changing trailer tires every year, not when the tread is gone. The sidewalls will break down before you wear out the tread.

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Where you getting Pro Max tires, had a blow out last weekend, time for some new shoes?

**pstone** · 09-02-2017, 08:00 AM

They had them at gateway last year when I bought a set for mine. I actually bought mine from Rayburn and sons in Webb ms

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**rockmike** · 09-02-2017, 12:42 PM

I run Kumho's at 65psi. They're rated for 90mph and I'll pull them at 75 or 80.

**Takeum** · 09-04-2017, 08:08 PM

Maxxis, has the best tire for the money,,,,

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