Your most important trailer tire is your easily accessible, well-maintained spare, along with the trailer mounted kit to replace it.
I've kind of come to the conclusion that all trailer tires suck, so the best bet is to just be prepared for the inevitable failure and make the process as smooth as possible.
In reply to JG Pasterjak :
If I'm towing more than an hr from the house, I've learned to carry two spares for the trailer! And needed em, more than once!
03Panther said:In reply to JG Pasterjak :
If I'm towing more than an hr from the house, I've learned to carry two spares for the trailer! And needed em, more than once!
I carry two spares, even if one isn't on a rim. Easier to find a tire shop to mount a tire you're carrying than it is to find a tire shop with your size tire in stock. Also carry a hub with bearings installed on any long journeys.
In reply to Spearfishin :
I've been blessed to not have had spindle/bearing problems along the way, although know the stories, and have helped with some.
All good suggestions.
Spearfishin said:Also carry a hub with bearings installed on any long journeys.
^^ this.
On my first trailer, I used car tires, with a slightly lower profile, to make loading a low car easier. I never had any issues using them and I've considered doing it again for that reason - no bullE36 M3 funky wear, bulging sidewalls or blowouts. Tell me why it's a bad idea.
In reply to Lof8 - Andy :
The DOT reason? Your use, 99.998% chance, not a issue
Text book reason? TLDR (but can provide if anyone really cares)
From my assumption of your use, as long as the load rating is as least close (MUCH prefer to see it higher than load), prolly be just fine.
YMMV
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