Topic: Trailer tire suggestions

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May 22, 2016 at 11:19 am #391295

ICEBOX
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Anybody got any suggestions on tires? Does it make a difference if its a car tire but same size?

May 22, 2016 at 12:13 pm #391297

ArkansasFisherman
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No it doesnt matter as long the load rating is fine. The mastercraft tires BCB uses is a car tire if Im not mistaken. Some prefer car tires due to the trailer tire max speed rating of 65mph from what I can tell anyway. Purchased new 5/4/15Bass Cat Sabre Vision EliteMercury Pro XS 150MotorGuide 75lb Tour EditionHumminbird – Stock (will be changing soon I hope)

May 23, 2016 at 2:26 am #391299

Db220
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The Master Track tires that came on my Margay trailer are trailer tires. I dont know how theyll hold up since its new.

May 23, 2016 at 3:15 am #391302

1stinLA
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Just keep them aired up to around the max psi, and change them out after 5 or 6 years.

May 23, 2016 at 3:27 am #391305

SLumpp
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I agree with the statement about keeping them aired up to max cold psi. And yes if you dont change them out unless you have the golden horseshoe, or dont go on long trips your going to have some problem down the road. I just changed out all of mine. Get the best warranty you can find on the tires.

May 23, 2016 at 7:48 pm #391308

Jstew
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Single or dual axle? Dual axle has the tire load well below most any cars weight. Single axle – picking the right tire is extremely important.

May 24, 2016 at 2:55 am #391312

ICEBOX
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Dual axel

May 24, 2016 at 3:21 am #391315

Jstew
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Car tires are easy then…. Max cold pressure. As stated, keep the load range the same. Millions of miles by BCB owners on car tires.

May 24, 2016 at 4:07 am #391318

jignpig
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You can do trailer tires even on a tandem axle. Its done all the time. Ive used Maxxis trailer tires on a tandem for a smaller Bass Cat. My brother has loaded them on a Cougar FTD trailer before as well. A lot of it has to do with the wheels in question…..are you in the 15″, 17″ or 18″ range? Ive got a set of Trailer King trailer tires that came on my 2015 Bass Cat trailer and they are doing fine. You can always call up to the factory and see what tires they are using now. Max pressure (cold psi) and make sure load range gets it taken care of. Other than that, happy hunting!96 Eyra/12 Mercury 175 Pro XS with 2015 single axle trailer2017 Victory Gunner
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