Super User A-Jay Posted April 20, 2021 Super User Posted April 20, 2021 On the way home from Lake Menderchuck Sunday evening, as an emergency vehicle approached (ambulance, siren & lights a flashing), IAW state regulations, I pulled off to the side of a rather rural road & stopped my rig. After it passed and I resumed my travels, we had a problem. Passenger Side Trailer Tire had suffered catastrophic failure; bummer. (Picked up a 6 inch section of angle iron.) I'm ready for this but not a fan of installing the spare on a two lane roadside at dusk. Fortunately I replaced it without incident nor was I run down by a "texter". The Carlisle Radial Trail HD Trailer Tires are the original set from 2016, in decent condition but are showing some wear and were scheduled for replacement this fall. Had to speed up that time frame, so the order went in and I should be back on the water by the weekend. In the mean time might as well re-pack the bearing & inspect those hubs . . . A-Jay 9 Quote
Super User Jig Man Posted April 20, 2021 Super User Posted April 20, 2021 I have mine rotated and inspected every summer. If needed any or all are replaced. Every fall I take the boat in for an oil change, etc. They give the boat and trailer a 34 point inspection. So far so good. 2 Quote
Super User gim Posted April 20, 2021 Super User Posted April 20, 2021 5 hours ago, A-Jay said: I'm ready for this but not a fan of installing the spare on a two lane roadside at dusk. That is a situation I prefer to avoid too. Luckily when I had a flat on my trailer tires last season because the valves went bad, it happened in my own garage. My point is that you have to be prepared to fix that wherever it happens. 1 Quote
Super User slonezp Posted April 20, 2021 Super User Posted April 20, 2021 What tires are you getting? I had GY Marathons on the Shoreland'r and replaced them with GY Endurance. I felt the Endurance were far superior to the Marathons. Might have been as simple as the increased load rating. I saw zero sidewall bulge with the Endurance while rolling down the highway. Was very happy with their performance. Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted April 21, 2021 Author Super User Posted April 21, 2021 17 minutes ago, slonezp said: What tires are you getting? I had GY Marathons on the Shoreland'r and replaced them with GY Endurance. I felt the Endurance were far superior to the Marathons. Might have been as simple as the increased load rating. I saw zero sidewall bulge with the Endurance while rolling down the highway. Was very happy with their performance. Carlisle Radial Trail HD Trailer Tires ~ This one is rated for 2150 lbs and with a single axel trailer I like that load rating. I'm not unhappy with them at all - as long as I keep the wheels out of the woods . A-Jay 2 Quote
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted April 21, 2021 Super User Posted April 21, 2021 Oh...just noticed this...OUCH! Sorry to see that bud. Glad you were able to get the spare on without incident. I had to pull over on the Maine Turnpike last Saturday and had the old ticker racing a bit. Maine Turnpike is a 70 mph min and 80 mph is the norm. I walked back to the truck and having an F250 go by you within a few feet certainly caught my attention. Hope you get that fixed in time...good luck. 1 Quote
Super User WRB Posted April 21, 2021 Super User Posted April 21, 2021 I always had Goodyear Marathon trailers tires on my rigs and change them every 10 years. The last set were Goodyear Endurance trailers the superseded Marathon. Sold my boat last Nov with new tires! Tom PS, Goodyear has a good warranty and tire pressure chart based on weight vs max speed. Quote
Super User Jig Man Posted April 21, 2021 Super User Posted April 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, WRB said: I always had Goodyear Marathon trailers tires on my rigs and change them every 10 years. The last set were Goodyear Endurance trailers the superseded Marathon. Sold my boat last Nov with new tires! Tom Wow I’ve never gotten more than 4 years out of a set. You must have a lot straighter, smoother and flatter roads than we have. Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted April 21, 2021 Author Super User Posted April 21, 2021 Michigan roads are Wicked Bad . . . That was for you @Jigfishn10 It's like navigating a mine field at times A-Jay 1 Quote
Super User WRB Posted April 21, 2021 Super User Posted April 21, 2021 11 minutes ago, Jig Man said: Wow I’ve never gotten more than 4 years out of a set. You must have a lot straighter, smoother and flatter roads than we have. Never got less then 10 years out of a set, time runs out not tire wear. The last 3 years before selling my boat I didn’t fish after putting new tires on the trailer. Going fishing tomorrow with the guy who bought my boat. Tom 2 Quote
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted April 21, 2021 Super User Posted April 21, 2021 8 minutes ago, A-Jay said: Michigan roads are Wicked Bad . . . That was for you @Jigfishn10 It's like navigating a mine field at times A-Jay Yeah and you sound wicked smaht! How’s the tiyha? Oh man, don’t get me going. ? 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted April 21, 2021 Author Super User Posted April 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, Jigfishn10 said: Yeah and you sound wicked smaht! How’s the tiyha? Oh man, don’t get me going. ? I fished for a week down south a few years ago with 25 guys ALL From different parts of MA. I was in heaven ! Forgot how funny they can be, I laughed a lot. Haven't heard that anything was r e t a r d e d since . . . A-Jay 2 Quote
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted April 21, 2021 Super User Posted April 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, A-Jay said: I fished for a week down south a few years ago with 25 guys ALL From different parts of MA. I was in heaven ! Forgot how funny they can be, I laughed a lot. Haven't heard that anything was 'goofy' since . . . A-Jay It’s actually amazing all the different dialects in MA. I mean Dorchester is so different than say Southie to the North End. I live here and laugh at al the Ted Kennedy wannabes. yeah, fohget about going to the gahden to see the B’s, guy. You’ll have no ideah how to ohdah a beah. 1 Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted April 22, 2021 Global Moderator Posted April 22, 2021 On 4/20/2021 at 7:11 PM, A-Jay said: Carlisle Radial Trail HD Trailer Tires ~ This one is rated for 2150 lbs and with a single axel trailer I like that load rating. I'm not unhappy with them at all - as long as I keep the wheels out of the woods . A-Jay This are the same tires I have on my trailer and I've been very happy with them. Price isn't terrible either. 1 Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted April 22, 2021 Global Moderator Posted April 22, 2021 On 4/21/2021 at 6:57 AM, Jigfishn10 said: Oh...just noticed this...OUCH! Sorry to see that bud. Glad you were able to get the spare on without incident. I had to pull over on the Maine Turnpike last Saturday and had the old ticker racing a bit. Maine Turnpike is a 70 mph min and 80 mph is the norm. I walked back to the truck and having an F250 go by you within a few feet certainly caught my attention. Hope you get that fixed in time...good luck. I’ll pull over well into the ditch just to avoid such haha. Although it sounds like the ditch is where A jay picked up the problem. Still yet a better problem than being flattened . I blew one on I-40 one time and drove about a mile on a metal wheel to get to an exit ramp and change it safely 19 hours ago, WRB said: Never got less then 10 years out of a set, time runs out not tire wear. The last 3 years before selling my boat I didn’t fish after putting new tires on the trailer. Going fishing tomorrow with the guy who bought my boat. Tom Hope you caught a bunch!!! 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted April 22, 2021 Author Super User Posted April 22, 2021 Putting a cap on this one - My rig is once again Bravo Zero - Fully Operational. My PSA for today ~ Having a few extra trailer wheel lug nuts of the proper size on hand, can be very beneficial That is all. Fish Hard A-Jay 4 Quote
Super User FryDog62 Posted June 18, 2021 Super User Posted June 18, 2021 A-Jay, I’m nearing same boat coming up on 5 years with the PVB and planning new tread after this season. Couple questions - what jack do you have/recommend for your trailer? And did you buy a new 3rd tire as a spare? Thx much, -Fry Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted June 18, 2021 Author Super User Posted June 18, 2021 54 minutes ago, FryDog62 said: A-Jay, I’m nearing same boat coming up on 5 years with the PVB and planning new tread after this season. Couple questions - what jack do you have/recommend for your trailer? And did you buy a new 3rd tire as a spare? Thx much, -Fry Yes I did get a spare as well In the garage I'm using a Craftsman 3 ton floor jack ~ As for the drive on road side jack . . . I used this one road side but it was Really sketchy and I would NOT recommend it. Went in the trash when I got home. https://www.amazon.com/Springfield-Marine-1840046-Drive-On-Jack/dp/B000KORU9A/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=roll+on+trailer+jack&qid=1624025337&sr=8-2 This is where I'm at now. Seriously BETTER. https://trestlejacksusa.com/products-tj220-adj Good Luck A-Jay 1 Quote
Super User FryDog62 Posted June 18, 2021 Super User Posted June 18, 2021 3 hours ago, A-Jay said: Yes I did get a spare as well In the garage I'm using a Craftsman 3 ton floor jack ~ As for the drive on road side jack . . . I used this one road side but it was Really sketchy and I would NOT recommend it. Went in the trash when I got home. https://www.amazon.com/Springfield-Marine-1840046-Drive-On-Jack/dp/B000KORU9A/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=roll+on+trailer+jack&qid=1624025337&sr=8-2 This is where I'm at now. Seriously BETTER. https://trestlejacksusa.com/products-tj220-adj Good Luck A-Jay Thank you, exactly the endorsement I was looking for. I almost picked up a similar jack to the Springfield and glad I didn't yet... 1 Quote
flatcreek Posted June 19, 2021 Posted June 19, 2021 Had the left tire on the boat trailer blow out on I-20 last year.nerve racking experience on the side of expressway.if you’re ever broken down on a Georgia interstate call 511 a free emergency roadside service.they are equipped with air compressor,big flashing warning sign on the roof of their rig.they will change the tire for you if you haven’t already done so.i was in the middle of changing my tire and I guess another motorist alerted them and they came to my rescue.halleluha it was 95 degrees Quote
Super User slonezp Posted June 19, 2021 Super User Posted June 19, 2021 I wouldn't ever recommend jacking up the trailer by the axle for rear of bending it like shown in the video of A-Jays link. I've always used a small bottle jack on the frame. Keep a small board or 2 with you as well in case you're on soft or uneven ground. Quote
Super User NHBull Posted June 19, 2021 Super User Posted June 19, 2021 This is a timely thread. I just purchased a 13 Lund Rebel and the tires look GREAT, but are expired. ......and also need a spare. Thanks for the reminder ? 1 Quote
E-rude dude Posted June 19, 2021 Posted June 19, 2021 Oh boy a tire thread???? Ive had good luck with Karrier so far Thus anecdotal information in no way means they are the best? 1 Quote
Super User NHBull Posted June 19, 2021 Super User Posted June 19, 2021 On 6/18/2021 at 10:12 AM, A-Jay said: Yes I did get a spare as well In the garage I'm using a Craftsman 3 ton floor jack ~ As for the drive on road side jack . . . I used this one road side but it was Really sketchy and I would NOT recommend it. Went in the trash when I got home. https://www.amazon.com/Springfield-Marine-1840046-Drive-On-Jack/dp/B000KORU9A/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=roll+on+trailer+jack&qid=1624025337&sr=8-2 This is where I'm at now. Seriously BETTER. https://trestlejacksusa.com/products-tj220-adj Good Luck A-Jay Just did some research and the bigger versions are being used by the military! 1 Quote
Super User slonezp Posted June 19, 2021 Super User Posted June 19, 2021 10 hours ago, NHBull said: This is a timely thread. I just purchased a 13 Lund Rebel and the tires look GREAT, but are expired. ......and also need a spare. Thanks for the reminder ? You bought another one? Quote
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