First trip starting out a little rough.

[boatnam2]

Blow out in desert and why i never tow.

 

[boatnam2]

Trailer damage and a little gel coat damage.

 

[hallett21]

Both tires?

 

[boatnam2]

Well at least one side still looks decent

 

[Advantage 1]

Just a little set back.

Not a fan of towing either.

Have a nice time on the water :thumbup:

 

[RitcheyRch]

That really sucks.

 

[Runs2rch]

I'm guessing before you purchased it you didn't check tire dates and condition?

So many people try and run tires for 6 plus years.

 

[Deja_Vu]

bummer...Trailer tires seem to only last 3 years anymore. :thumbsdown

Last time I needed some was just past 29 palms. Had to double back to Big O tires there.
I've tried Maxxis, Towmasters, Carlyles, you name it they are all junk.

 

[Runs2rch]

bummer...Trailer tires seem to only last 3 years anymore. :thumbsdown

Last time I needed some was just past 29 palms. Had to double back to Big O tires there.
I've tried Maxxis, Towmasters, Carlyles, you name it they are all junk.

I have had great performance out of the Maxxis. I only tow 60-65. 70-75 when passing.

 

[boatnam2]

I did check tires, they were at 3 year mark, took a chance came up snake eyes.

 

[boatnam2]

I was towing 55 and tire that blew was maxxis.

 

[boatnam2]

Shit happens.

 

[ductape1000]

I'm guessing before you purchased it you didn't check tire dates and condition?

So many people try and run tires for 6 plus years.

Probably only needed one trip out of them...

 

[Runs2rch]

Shit happens.

It sure does.

Date code on tires? Stored inside? Air psi?

All these things play a role. 5 years is usually as far as they will go depending.

 

[Deja_Vu]

I have had great performance out of the Maxxis. I only tow 60-65. 70-75 when passing.

I think they are better now than they used to be.

We were on the way back from Laughlin on River rd. a few years back and one of the Maxxis developed a large bubble on the sidewall.
Had to go to Ft. Mohave and get them all replaced. Luckily we weren't in the middle of nowhere.
I don't go much over 65 when towing either. But my sled is really heavy and the rears get scrubbed pretty hard.

 

[boatnam2]

Both tires?

Just 1, 2 of the tires are a year old, getting 5 new ones and calling it good.

 

[rivrrts429]

Just put new tires on the boat Tuesday. Regardless of tread condition it seems 3 years is max life.

 

[Runs2rch]

I think they are better now than they used to be.

We were on the way back from Laughlin on River rd. a few years back and one of the Maxxis developed a large bubble on the sidewall.
Had to go to Ft. Mohave and get them all replaced. Luckily we weren't in the middle of nowhere.
I don't go much over 65 when towing either. But my sled is really heavy and the rears get scrubbed pretty hard.

Tandem or triple axle?

 

[Advantage 1]

bummer...Trailer tires seem to only last 3 years anymore. :thumbsdown

Last time I needed some was just past 29 palms. Had to double back to Big O tires there.
I've tried Maxxis, Towmasters, Carlyles, you name it they are all junk.

Still owe you a beer for the time back in 2015 you helped me when my trailer decided to eat a bearing when I was rolling through Anaheim. I was stranded and you found me a shop :thumbup:

Going on 2 years with my new set... knock on wood, but so far so good with this group of Carlyles. No more towing through the desert too... boat is stored in Parker.

 

[Deja_Vu]

Just put new tires on the boat Tuesday. Regardless of tread condition it seems 3 years is max life.

That is what Carlisle recommends

The life expectancy of a trailer tire varies from manufacturer to manufacturer; however, most are between 3 to 8 years, regardless of mileage. Carlisle Tire estimates that one-third of a tire?s strength is gone in approximately 3 years. Carlisle says to consider replacement after 3 years, regardless of tread depth remaining; and at 5 years definitely replace.

http://www.trailerlife.com/trailer-how-to/trailer-tech/rolling-along-safely-a-tire-guide/

 

[milkmoney]

Damn that sucks Jim. Hang tough u will be to the river soon. [emoji202]

 

[rivrrts429]

That is what Carlisle recommends

The life expectancy of a trailer tire varies from manufacturer to manufacturer; however, most are between 3 to 8 years, regardless of mileage. Carlisle Tire estimates that one-third of a tire?s strength is gone in approximately 3 years. Carlisle says to consider replacement after 3 years, regardless of tread depth remaining; and at 5 years definitely replace.

http://www.trailerlife.com/trailer-how-to/trailer-tech/rolling-along-safely-a-tire-guide/

That's a pretty good article, thanks for posting. [emoji106]

 

[skifaster]

Sorry to see that. I'm so far behind I thought you still had the Hallett?

 

[Joker]

Lost this tire last weekend towing to Havasu and I only get flats towing there. Something tells me it's the stretch of the 40 where you have those dips in the road they've tried fixing lifting things up and the trailer fenders come back down hard enough to slice the tires that extend past the fender?

 

[prosthogod]

I now only put truck tires on my boat trailer, fifth wheel, etc. Trailer tires suck.

 

[Cole Trickle]

sucks.....

Been there done that towing a buddies boat out one night late after work. I knew they were going to be an issue so had jacks,tools,etc.

Unfortunately the spare was no good when I wen't to make the swap at cabazon at 10pm. Got super lucky and found a local truck repair guy that had 4 new tires and did the swap in the valejo parking lot. $600 later and a 2am arrival to Parker and all was good.

We never mess around with our tires...2-3 years max even with little to no usage and they need to be replaced if you are towing. heat kills them

 

[red ant]

Tires don't like sitting parked for months at a time either. All the weight is in one place on the tire. Add our crappy roads to the it and bam!!

 

[bocco]

Tires don't like sitting parked for months at a time either. All the weight is in one place on the tire. Add our crappy roads to the it and bam!!

My storage facility forklifts the boat and trailer on to a rack so my tires are always indoors and off of the ground. I'm hoping that extends my tire life a little. Plus the fact that I only tow it about 3 times a summer.

That said, I am liking the idea of using truck tires instead of trailer tires.

 

[CoolCruzin]

I check tire air pressure every time on a long tow .
I set them at 45 psi .
One time I had 15 psi in one tire -had a screw in the tire .Crazy part the tire look good and full .That would of been a problem

 

[TPC]

Maxxis and Greenball TowMaster's quality has tanked.
The tire now is Carlyle.
They have really improved.
Check Pressure every trip-replace every four years.

 

[Weekend Therapy]

I now only put truck tires on my boat trailer, fifth wheel, etc. Trailer tires suck.

Only way to go! Especially since most of the trailer wheels are 15-16" there seems to be very limited brands in certains sizes, like one! Go to a 17" wheel or bigger and there are a lot more tire brand and size options.

 

[SBMech]

I use car tires, trailer tires suck ass.

 

[kevnmcd]

I had one lose a tread on me last summer bringing it back to Havasu and did this. Now I know why I don't tow back and forth anymore.

 

[Kailuaboy89]

Glad to see it was not worse! hope all ends well!

 

[RiverDave]

Did I miss when you got the new Lavey Sabre? (Nice Boat by the way!)

RD

 

[boatnam2]

Did I miss when you got the new Lavey Sabre? (Nice Boat by the way!)

RD

Maybe[emoji3] well 7 hour 5 new tire deal all seems worth it now.

 

[boatnam2]

Tire place put 60#'s in them, i put 50 before i left, oh well, over it.

 

[BobbyB]

Fawk, that sux. Do you think
The gel can be buffed out? I gotta beeeshin buffer somewhere in my garage.

 

[Andy01]

That boats bad ass Jim!! Stoked for you, was well worth the wait. Sucks about the tires, but is what it is right.

I don't want any AO stories on Monday either LOL!!! :thumbsup

Have a great weekend Skinny!!!

 

[Andy01]

In fact I wish I was staying in town, id come down and spill beer in the back while you figure out how to drive a cat again.

 

[milkmoney]

Maybe[emoji3] well 7 hour 5 new tire deal all seems worth it now. View attachment 555191

Congrats Jim. Very nice. Enjoy [emoji41][emoji106][emoji202]

 

[stokerwhore]

I did check tires, they were at 3 year mark, took a chance came up snake eyes.

Nice boat Jim :thumbsup

 

[Kailuaboy89]

Beautiful new sled man! :thumbsup:thumbsup

 

[hold_j]

Bad ass boat [emoji106][emoji106]

 

[catman]

Jim,Is that "six Dollars old boat" ???/

 

[boatnam2]

Jim,Is that "six Dollars old boat" ???/

It may have been, i remember it being built when i had my 2750 built.

 

[Andy01]

Jim,Is that "six Dollars old boat" ???/

I don't think it is, I think his had more of a solid colored transom. Burgundy I believe.

 

[shintoooo]

bummer...Trailer tires seem to only last 3 years anymore. :thumbsdown

Last time I needed some was just past 29 palms. Had to double back to Big O tires there.
I've tried Maxxis, Towmasters, Carlyles, you name it they are all junk.

My Greenball trailer tires are going on 6 years. No issues [emoji51]

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

I'm replacing my trailer tires tomorrow. They are 6 years old and alway sat inside, but still worried about it if I have to tow it anywhere besides from the house to the launch ramp.

Got Freestars off Amazon shipped to the house. $50 each, shipped.

 

[Rotten deal]

I just read up on the greenballs just mentioned. They have a load range f in a 15 that's the highest I've seen towmaster ss. 91 psi and an 81 mile an hour speed rating m. Think I will try those next time. Thanks for heads up.