Another tire thread...

[empty_boat]

Tire Life

I believe that balancing is a good idea and keeping proper pressure.

[mls6722]

and don't use your boat as a utility trailer to carry all the stuff that won't fit in the tow vehicle. When going on long trips, I try to tow with a nearly empty gas tank and fill near our destination. A tank of gas can add 300 lbs.

[Ewok]

You can cover them, inflate to the proper psi, jack up the trailer, hop up and down on one foot etc.
Five to Seven years is all you will get for tire life. That's just how it is.

Also very true. Average lifespan for all tires is about 6 years from date of manufacture, not date of sale. Proper pressure in the tires will help prevent blowouts within the normal lifespan of the tires.

Remember to check the pressure on your tow vehicle too, the tongue weight is adding weight to your rig, plus your other gear. Check the max load rating and max psi on your truck tires to make them last as well.

[Duncan]

Replacing trailer tires this year.

It was impossible to find a local dealer to sell me Goodyear Marathons that were not 2+ years old. And the dealers brushed me off like it was no big deal the tires were old.

Ordered Marathons from Tire Rack ($98 per) and the phone rep indicated all recent shipments were mid 2011.

The tires being replaced had 2008 date codes but they sat out in the sun uncovered for two seasons when we had the boat stored on a lift. Lots of trailering now and I thought better safe than sorry. Replaced the spare too.

[Nobody]

Just ordered a new set of Michelins LTX M/S2 from Tire Rack.

Wow! Have tire's gone up in price BIG TIME.

[bspot]

Just ordered a new set of Michelins LTX M/S2 from Tire Rack.

Wow! Have tire's gone up in price BIG TIME.

These are great tires. Alot of my customers use these around here in the oil patch.