Carriage House Plans: Trailer Tires

Trailer Tires

Bio, I was like you, blowing tires a LOT, especially on a trip of any distance. I have a float-on trailer, made for up to I'd say 24' boat. I'm hauling a 207 (20'7") SEAHUNT, so definitely not overloaded. Tires 14", load range C. Were always at max pressure(45-50). Tires were TR tires bought at local trailer dealer. , of coarse double axel. Owned it 5 yrs, had several several differant brands of tires thru the yrs. Never really used it a lot, maybe a trip to the keys a yr, 350 miles each way and 2-3 trips to Ft. Pierce, 150 each way.. Couple weeks before going to keys this yr noticed one tire, almost new tread, had broken steel cords, tread was round like a banana! I said "thats enough of this crap". I broke for 4 new Loadmaster, 15", TR, 275/75R 15, Load Range E! new wheels and all, rated 80Lbs of air. I maintained 70, no bulge in sidewall at all. Went to Keys, 65-70 all the way. Hotter than hades. I don't carry a heat gun, I feel them like all truck drivers! Tires stayed warm to the touch, no way hot. End of problem!! I know, someone will say they're too hard, not enough give, thats right, they are a little hard, thats what the springs are for, I noticed no difference in bounce, but I bet every 1" bump i went over the tires didn't bulge!