I have over 1 million miles pulling some type of trailer. 1) buy quality tires 2) adjust the trailer connection point so the towed trailer rides level 3)make sure the vehicle you are towing with has tires made for towing. This will reduce trailer sway as much as anything because it reduces sidewall flex. Excellent video and info
"Always Run maximum tire pressure in a trailer". not always. If your boat weight on the trailer is not even close to the maximum trailer weight the trailer and tire is rated for. You should bring down the tire pressure to match the proportion the boat is under weighted for the trailer. You will over inflate the tire and prematurely wear out the centres. But running maximum tire pressure is probably a good rule of them to start on. my boat is 600lb on a trailer/tires rated for 900lb. Its what the boat came with, max tire press. is 80psi, proper wear on it is around 70psi. Good Video by the way. cheers
You should check out some of the crash investigation statistics in Australia. They were released publicly last year and showed that trailers that were using specific trailer tyres were up amongst the highest blowouts and fatalities. Passenger car tyres over all came out the safest, when contacting the tyre manufacturer they stated that tyres that are meant to carry cargo a below par and have very low quality control. Where as a tire designed for passengers are over engineered to keep passengers safe. I know what tyres I’ll be putting on my trailer. So much miss information out there causing deaths
That was perfect very informative. I know exactly what to look for on my tires. I can’t wait to inspect my tires cause I’m in the market to buy new ones if I have to thank you so much.😊
Great video Pat. 👍 At 60yrs old and "towing" one type of trailer or another for many years I knew most of these points, but I did learn somethings today too. God bless and as always Tight Lines and Full Limits To Ya. 🎣
Very thorough video, thanks for posting it! I have a question: on my waverunner trailer, which is s Triton LTWCI-X, It has LoadStar tires, on the side wall it says "LOAD RANGE C", which, according to your video, it should be about 50psi, but also on the side wall, it says "990 lbs at 90 psi", so now I am confused should I pump it to 50 or 90 psi? The tires currently are at 50 psi, which is set by the dealer.
Is it better to check tire pressure with boat, or jet skis on the trailer or off? Also, am I correct in assuming it is better to grease after pulling the boat or jet skis out of the water to eliminate any water in the wheel.
Please correct me if wrong, I do believe I would not use a radial if parked for long periods of time due to flats spots. Non radial trailer tires are ok to sit a month or so and will stay round.
Actually radials do better than bias ply when sitting for awhile. But either one will get rid of their temporary flat spot after it heats driving down the road. Usually within a few miles
How about trailer brakes in salt water? I have a Pathfinder 2400 and Ameritrail dual axle trailer. It’s been in and out of salt water for 8 years. The brakes were grabbing when not supposed to and I was advised to take them off. I did and all is well. Should brakes be removed for a trailer used in salt water?
Great question! Make sure to ask this over on the actual blog or in the Community (www.saltstrong.com/) where the coaches spend their time. The blog can be found here: bit.ly/3sIW0Y8
Some good info; learn something every day. I'm in the process of having new boat trailer tires installed (Good Year endurance) and I will take a look at the print on the sidewall when I get them back. Is spraying silicon on the sidewalls safe, and will it prevent cracking and extend the life of the tires?
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NEED INSIGTH. I have a homemade trailer with a 3500 lb axle and leaf springs all new. Have a 12' Jon boat weighing at approximately 100 lb minus motor and accessories which I don't anticipate weighing very much certainly nowhere near the axle and spring load and capacity. I may drive it on the highway 55+ mph the tires are Kendra 550 205/75d14 used, I intend to use tubes. Does any of that sound like a good idea? thanks.
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I highly suggest Gladiator tires the N rating is actually 87 mph no 81. M is 81. the 123 load range is 3417 and the second number there if its used like a dually set up and it changes it. 119 is 2998lbs . A few other set ups change it to the second rating as well.
Nov. 2023. I have a small 14’ wood boat on a small 14’ trailer w/ 13” wheels. What is a safe speed to use on the highway. They are marked @ 70 mph __________ should I do less speed?
Lots of information in this video that disagrees with other videos and with tire manufacturers. IF YOU DON'T OVERLOAD THEM passenger car tires work quite well on trailers. Loading is key.
I just had a 2-year-old spare tire, that never even touched the road, explode on the trailer. Any idea on why this would happen when they are supposedly built tougher than a car tire?
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Great question! Make sure to ask this over on the actual blog or in the Community (www.saltstrong.com/) where the coaches spend their time. The blog can be found here: bit.ly/3sIW0Y8
The # 1 thing about tires for trailers, or anything else is to, NEVER buy/use a tire that says "for trailer use only" they are junk. The # 2 red flag would be a tire made in China. I had a tire guy/dealer tell me they're ok, but you have to replace they every 3 years.
@@Saltstrong "For trailer use only" aka ST tires don't have to pass DOT testing. They have 1 steel belt, that is sewn together at the ends, that separates when they get too hot. Under inflation & speeds over 65 mph causes too much heat.Maxxis model 8008 are considered the best ST tire. One of few that's not made in China.
I don’t care, truck tires load rated D or E are far superior to about 99% of the trailer tires I’ve ever used. I’ve run equipment trailers for a while and Chyna Bomb tires even load range E are still junk. Minus my skiff boat I put truck tires on all my trailers even the camper. Never had a problem other than the original tires that come on it and they blew out on the 3rd trip after only a year old on the camper. Replaced them with truck tires.
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I have over 1 million miles pulling some type of trailer.
1) buy quality tires
2) adjust the trailer connection point so the towed trailer rides level
3)make sure the vehicle you are towing with has tires made for towing. This will reduce trailer sway as much as anything because it reduces sidewall flex.
Excellent video and info
Thanks for the solid comment! Appreciated! 💪
"Always Run maximum tire pressure in a trailer". not always. If your boat weight on the trailer is not even close to the maximum trailer weight the trailer and tire is rated for. You should bring down the tire pressure to match the proportion the boat is under weighted for the trailer. You will over inflate the tire and prematurely wear out the centres. But running maximum tire pressure is probably a good rule of them to start on.
my boat is 600lb on a trailer/tires rated for 900lb. Its what the boat came with, max tire press. is 80psi, proper wear on it is around 70psi.
Good Video by the way. cheers
You should check out some of the crash investigation statistics in Australia. They were released publicly last year and showed that trailers that were using specific trailer tyres were up amongst the highest blowouts and fatalities.
Passenger car tyres over all came out the safest, when contacting the tyre manufacturer they stated that tyres that are meant to carry cargo a below par and have very low quality control. Where as a tire designed for passengers are over engineered to keep passengers safe.
I know what tyres I’ll be putting on my trailer.
So much miss information out there causing deaths
Timely video. Went and checked my brand new trailer, C rated tires overinflated by 15 lbs!
Glad we could help!
This guy sounds like Red from the red green show! Great video definitely the best on the subject. Cheers!
Thanks for checking it out!
I was watching, saying that voice sounds familiar 🤔 you nailed it. Red Green 😊
That was perfect very informative. I know exactly what to look for on my tires. I can’t wait to inspect my tires cause I’m in the market to buy new ones if I have to thank you so much.😊
Great video & refresher for tire maintenance.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video Pat. 👍 At 60yrs old and "towing" one type of trailer or another for many years I knew most of these points, but I did learn somethings today too. God bless and as always Tight Lines and Full Limits To Ya. 🎣
Thanks for the nice comment K. Glad that you found the video helpful. 💪
A lot of people do not do this but you trailer tires have to be balanced also just like your truck or automobile.
Very thorough video, thanks for posting it! I have a question: on my waverunner trailer, which is s Triton LTWCI-X, It has LoadStar tires, on the side wall it says "LOAD RANGE C", which, according to your video, it should be about 50psi, but also on the side wall, it says "990 lbs at 90 psi", so now I am confused should I pump it to 50 or 90 psi? The tires currently are at 50 psi, which is set by the dealer.
Go by what the sidewall indicates. 8 or 10 inch “Bowling Ball” tires require more air. 90 psi is the way to go.
so informative! Great video!
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Awesome information Pat - don’t have a trailer but great video
Is it better to check tire pressure with boat, or jet skis on the trailer or off? Also, am I correct in assuming it is better to grease after pulling the boat or jet skis out of the water to eliminate any water in the wheel.
Thanks, I was not putting max psi cold. I am 8 lb under. Correcting it after this video.
Glad it helped
Please correct me if wrong, I do believe I would not use a radial if parked for long periods of time due to flats spots. Non radial trailer tires are ok to sit a month or so and will stay round.
Actually radials do better than bias ply when sitting for awhile. But either one will get rid of their temporary flat spot after it heats driving down the road. Usually within a few miles
@@shallowwaterguy4755 Noted. Just something I was always told👍🏽
@@ddubois5198 The Shallow Water Guy knows his stuff for sure! I would trust him with my life when it comes to tires! 💪💪
How about trailer brakes in salt water? I have a Pathfinder 2400 and Ameritrail dual axle trailer. It’s been in and out of salt water for 8 years. The brakes were grabbing when not supposed to and I was advised to take them off. I did and all is well. Should brakes be removed for a trailer used in salt water?
Great question! Make sure to ask this over on the actual blog or in the Community (www.saltstrong.com/) where the coaches spend their time. The blog can be found here:
bit.ly/3sIW0Y8
Great info, thanks!
We're glad that you found the video helpful! 💪
My trailer has not moved in several years. Has the tire occurred damage from non operating. Is damage internal . Thanks
Some good info; learn something every day. I'm in the process of having new boat trailer tires installed (Good Year endurance) and I will take a look at the print on the sidewall when I get them back. Is spraying silicon on the sidewalls safe, and will it prevent cracking and extend the life of the tires?
Thank you for your question! We have a massive library of fishing tips on our website along with a search feature to let you quickly filter down to find help you're looking for, so just go to www.saltstrong.com/ and use the Search feature in the top menu.
NEED INSIGTH. I have a homemade trailer with a 3500 lb axle and leaf springs all new. Have a 12' Jon boat weighing at approximately 100 lb minus motor and accessories which I don't anticipate weighing very much certainly nowhere near the axle and spring load and capacity. I may drive it on the highway 55+ mph the tires are Kendra 550 205/75d14 used, I intend to use tubes. Does any of that sound like a good idea? thanks.
Great question! Make sure to ask this over on the actual blog or in the Community (www.saltstrong.com/) where the coaches spend their time. The blog can be found here:
bit.ly/3sIW0Y8
@@Saltstrong I will ask it on the blog for information purposes, but I went ahead and got tires without tubes.
Awesome video
I highly suggest Gladiator tires the N rating is actually 87 mph no 81. M is 81. the 123 load range is 3417 and the second number there if its used like a dually set up and it changes it. 119 is 2998lbs . A few other set ups change it to the second rating as well.
Thanks for the tip!!
Nov. 2023. I have a small 14’ wood boat on a small 14’ trailer w/ 13” wheels. What is a safe speed to use on the highway. They are marked @ 70 mph __________ should I do less speed?
Your tires will likely have that labeled on the side. If not, use caution
Lots of information in this video that disagrees with other videos and with tire manufacturers. IF YOU DON'T OVERLOAD THEM passenger car tires work quite well on trailers. Loading is key.
I just had a 2-year-old spare tire, that never even touched the road, explode on the trailer. Any idea on why this would happen when they are supposedly built tougher than a car tire?
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where the coaches spend their time. The blog can be found here: bit.ly/3sIW0Y8
What about cracks on the face of the tire between the treads
Use your better judgement and exercise caution
What is load range? etc c, d etc.
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C=6
D=8
etc...
C=6ply
D=8ply
E=10ply
F=12ply
The # 1 thing about tires for trailers, or anything else is to, NEVER buy/use a tire that says "for trailer use only" they are junk. The # 2 red flag would be a tire made in China. I had a tire guy/dealer tell me they're ok, but you have to replace they every 3 years.
Good Info! 💪
@@Saltstrong "For trailer use only" aka ST tires don't have to pass DOT testing. They have 1 steel belt, that is sewn together at the ends, that separates when they get too hot. Under inflation & speeds over 65 mph causes too much heat.Maxxis model 8008 are considered the best ST tire. One of few that's not made in China.
@@willeywashington1284 Thailand. Is that any better?
Seriously a bias ply tire on a drag car goes 200-350 mph lol.
Maxxis radial trailer tires are the best I’ve found. Thank me later.
Maxxis are good tires for sure. One of the only ones with a five year warranty. Thanks for the heads up.
Good Info! 💪
i don't know about this. i've had more trailer tire failures then car tires.
80 psi, that's crazy
I don’t care, truck tires load rated D or E are far superior to about 99% of the trailer tires I’ve ever used. I’ve run equipment trailers for a while and Chyna Bomb tires even load range E are still junk. Minus my skiff boat I put truck tires on all my trailers even the camper. Never had a problem other than the original tires that come on it and they blew out on the 3rd trip after only a year old on the camper. Replaced them with truck tires.
235 on your tire is not 235 mm width
Sound quality outside not good.
Sorry about that!
and yet ST trailer tires notoriously blow out LONG before the tread wears out. If you believe trailer tires are better in ANY way, you are a fool.
Over tire trailers before under tiring then
Good call!
Over tire trailers before under tiring then
Good call!