My trailer has Remington Tires (size 27x8.50 RI4LT). They look like a off road tires and searching in the web, I 've found that Remington is Canadian. Does anyone knows a similar tire or likely size that can fit?. One of my tires is loosing air and its looks that is the rim (the seal part). I was thinking to get a inner tube, but since this is a unusual tire (like a tractor tire) I don't know which tube would fit. Any idea?
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Just bring the tire and rim to a dealer. They will match up a tire. I replaced one of mine. I went to Discount Tire here in Michigan. If you are towing the boat, you should replace both tires. They will both be radial tires and not one bias-ply and one radial.
Just bring the tire and rim to a dealer. They will match up a tire. I replaced one of mine. I went to Discount Tire here in Michigan. If you are towing the boat, you should replace both tires. They will both be radial tires and not one bias-ply and one radial.
Make sure they are trailer tires!
Crazy posted on teh forum before that it is absolutely imperative that the tires are made to be trailer tires. A standard vehicle tire is not designed to withstand the stress associated with hauling a boat. Apparently the side wall on a trailer tire is much stronger and made to withstand the shock of excessive weight after your car and trailer go over a bump or through a dip in the road. A vehicle tire could have a blow-out on a trailer. A trailer tire manufacturer is Carlisle. They can be purchased at Wal Mart.
Crazy posted on teh forum before that it is absolutely imperative that the tires are made to be trailer tires. A standard vehicle tire is not designed to withstand the stress associated with hauling a boat. Apparently the side wall on a trailer tire is much stronger and made to withstand the shock of excessive weight after your car and trailer go over a bump or through a dip in the road. A vehicle tire could have a blow-out on a trailer. A trailer tire manufacturer is Carlisle. They can be purchased at Wal Mart.
Those Are Truck Tires
Get rid of them and get trailer tires. Most marine parts places have them on the rim already if your rim is suspect or as Jonathan mentioned Wal-Mart has them as well. I would not trust those tires to go very far but they are far better than a lot of trailers I've seen running around with passenger car tires. Keep the good one as a spare, any tire is better than a flat trailer type tire by the side of the road on a dark and stormy night.
Get rid of them and get trailer tires. Most marine parts places have them on the rim already if your rim is suspect or as Jonathan mentioned Wal-Mart has them as well. I would not trust those tires to go very far but they are far better than a lot of trailers I've seen running around with passenger car tires. Keep the good one as a spare, any tire is better than a flat trailer type tire by the side of the road on a dark and stormy night.
bias bly
FYI: My last boat trailer had radial tires. The tire dealer wouldn't replace my bad tire with a radial, due to the side wall loads. They said trailer tires should be bias plyed.
FYI: My last boat trailer had radial tires. The tire dealer wouldn't replace my bad tire with a radial, due to the side wall loads. They said trailer tires should be bias plyed.
Thank guys
Thanks for the tips. Yes I saw the Carlisle and didn't know that walmart sell them. Thanks I would try to get a inner tube first, it's cheaper. As for the tires, they look strong and I thnk appropiate for the trailer and boat's weight. But anyhow, Your comments open our minds to get options. By the way, whoever has a H23 I would like to share ideas and tips. (many things to resolve yet, ..........just the begining!!!!, but I know will pay when cruising right?. Thanks
Thanks for the tips. Yes I saw the Carlisle and didn't know that walmart sell them. Thanks I would try to get a inner tube first, it's cheaper. As for the tires, they look strong and I thnk appropiate for the trailer and boat's weight. But anyhow, Your comments open our minds to get options. By the way, whoever has a H23 I would like to share ideas and tips. (many things to resolve yet, ..........just the begining!!!!, but I know will pay when cruising right?. Thanks
Correction
After going to the boat yesterday, I discovered that the replaced tire was a bias-ply after all.
After going to the boat yesterday, I discovered that the replaced tire was a bias-ply after all.
You're setting yourself up for disaster
if you plan on doing any kind of trailer sailing. The force coming down on those tires is tremendous. Your vehicle has 4 tires, coil springs, leaf springs and shock absorbers to distribute the load on vehicle tires. Your trailer has two leaf springs and the tires. The sidewalls are not meant to take that kind of load. If your going to try to do this on a low budget, I as many other trailer sailers can appreciate that, cut back elsewhere so you can safely get to enjoy your sailing and get home without incident. Good luck.
if you plan on doing any kind of trailer sailing. The force coming down on those tires is tremendous. Your vehicle has 4 tires, coil springs, leaf springs and shock absorbers to distribute the load on vehicle tires. Your trailer has two leaf springs and the tires. The sidewalls are not meant to take that kind of load. If your going to try to do this on a low budget, I as many other trailer sailers can appreciate that, cut back elsewhere so you can safely get to enjoy your sailing and get home without incident. Good luck.
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I'm making all the mistakes and documenting it so you don't have to! http://www.teamseacats.com/hunter/ Jake
I'm making all the mistakes and documenting it so you don't have to! http://www.teamseacats.com/hunter/ Jake
Buy the best trailer tires you can find...period!
You should buy the absolute best trailer tires you can find. Bias-ply, load range D or E and rated to at least 2500 lb each. Expect to pay anywhere from $70 to $90 each. Don't forget a spare. Do NOT skimp on tires. The entire value of your boat and trailer (and potentially your tow vehicle as well) is riding on these tires. You should also take good care of the tires. Make sure they are always properly inflated, cover them to protect them from sunlight when not in use and replace them as soon you see any signs of cracking. The sidewalls usually go long before the tread does. Some people even jack the trailer up on blocks to take the weight off the tires if it's going to sit for a while. Peter H23 "Raven"
You should buy the absolute best trailer tires you can find. Bias-ply, load range D or E and rated to at least 2500 lb each. Expect to pay anywhere from $70 to $90 each. Don't forget a spare. Do NOT skimp on tires. The entire value of your boat and trailer (and potentially your tow vehicle as well) is riding on these tires. You should also take good care of the tires. Make sure they are always properly inflated, cover them to protect them from sunlight when not in use and replace them as soon you see any signs of cracking. The sidewalls usually go long before the tread does. Some people even jack the trailer up on blocks to take the weight off the tires if it's going to sit for a while. Peter H23 "Raven"
trailer tires
I got load range "E" TRAILER tires (2500lbs) at a Goodyear service center for about $61 each. Bought a new spare too.
I got load range "E" TRAILER tires (2500lbs) at a Goodyear service center for about $61 each. Bought a new spare too.
Done w/ tire
The issue is resolved. New tire for the flat one. Remington went to the album of memorabilia (20yrs old). So I buried him for a new $69. (more expensive than a car tire, considering a 14" size, but well.... another 20 years as least ,another owner will regret. By the way, the rim still is in good condition. Thanks to all for the suggestions and tips. Wonderfull people.
The issue is resolved. New tire for the flat one. Remington went to the album of memorabilia (20yrs old). So I buried him for a new $69. (more expensive than a car tire, considering a 14" size, but well.... another 20 years as least ,another owner will regret. By the way, the rim still is in good condition. Thanks to all for the suggestions and tips. Wonderfull people.
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