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Default How long do boat trailer tires typically last?

On Aug 23, 11:00?am, "M. Baker" wrote:
Yeah, I know. It was so hard this time, being as we JUST got the boat
a week before, and had all the legal stuff to take care of
quickly(registration, insurance, etc.), getting the wiring squared
away to connect for the trailer lights, and figuring out what all to
take, etc. My husband tried checking the pressure with the gauge he
has in his truck, but it only went up to 40, and it went well past
that. I think he said the 14" tires were rated for 50psi.

On Aug 23, 1:53 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:



"M. Baker" wrote in message


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Don't know about the tire pressure - maybe that was the problem, since
BOTH of them blew out hours apart.


You just said something important. You **MUST** make a point of knowing
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Let me see here - you bought a boat, were overwhelmed by registration
paperwork, either didn't have a tire pressure gauge/had the wrong one/
didn't know how much air pressure to put in the tires or how to check
the pressure, and with your family in the tow vehicle, went hammering
down the road at 70 mph. Lost one tire at 70, slowed down to 60
'cause you got scared, and lost another one. Try reading your state
DMV publications and take some kind of safe boating class. USPS basic
seamanship classes could save your life.
Once you are on the water (and before) it isn't a joke.