Trailer Tire Capacity
 

Interesting that this topic came up as I'm preparing to trailer this
weekend. I recently had new tires installed on the trailer after having
a blowout and noticed last night that the weight capacity listed on the
tire was 1760 lbs. I have a 1996 Glastron with a 3.0 volvo penta and a
quick google search lists similar newer models as having a dry weight of
2315lbs w/3.0. Is the tire not rated properly for my capacity ? I do
recall that they are 15" tires. Thanks Larry

Trailer Tire Capacity
 

Larry Crowe wrote:
Interesting that this topic came up as I'm preparing to trailer this
weekend. I recently had new tires installed on the trailer after having
a blowout and noticed last night that the weight capacity listed on the
tire was 1760 lbs. I have a 1996 Glastron with a 3.0 volvo penta and a
quick google search lists similar newer models as having a dry weight of
2315lbs w/3.0. Is the tire not rated properly for my capacity ? I do
recall that they are 15" tires. Thanks Larry


What you do is multiply the weight capacity of your tire by the number
of tires to get the gross capacity of your trailer. If you have two
tires with 1760# capacity each, and those tires are the proper size for
your trailer, your gross capacity is 3520 pounds.

Trailers, the frame part, have an overweight capacity safety factor, too.

I'm guessing, but with your boat and the weight of your trailer, you are
probably at the limit of the trailer's capacity.

My new trailer has four tires with, if memory serves, the same weight
capacity as yours. That might mean my trailer would handle a load of
7000# gross. But the manufacturer rates it as a 6000# gross.

Also important: make sure your tires are properly inflated. Typically,
boat trailer tires need 50-55 psi for safe towing speeds.

Trailer Tire Capacity
 

Thanks for the lesson.. Hadn't really ever given a thought to it until
having the blowout,only made for being a little more cautious..larry


HK wrote:
Larry Crowe wrote:
Interesting that this topic came up as I'm preparing to trailer this
weekend. I recently had new tires installed on the trailer after having
a blowout and noticed last night that the weight capacity listed on the
tire was 1760 lbs. I have a 1996 Glastron with a 3.0 volvo penta and a
quick google search lists similar newer models as having a dry weight of
2315lbs w/3.0. Is the tire not rated properly for my capacity ? I do
recall that they are 15" tires. Thanks Larry


What you do is multiply the weight capacity of your tire by the number
of tires to get the gross capacity of your trailer. If you have two
tires with 1760# capacity each, and those tires are the proper size for
your trailer, your gross capacity is 3520 pounds.

Trailers, the frame part, have an overweight capacity safety factor, too.

I'm guessing, but with your boat and the weight of your trailer, you are
probably at the limit of the trailer's capacity.

My new trailer has four tires with, if memory serves, the same weight
capacity as yours. That might mean my trailer would handle a load of
7000# gross. But the manufacturer rates it as a 6000# gross.

Also important: make sure your tires are properly inflated. Typically,
boat trailer tires need 50-55 psi for safe towing speeds.

Trailer Tire Capacity
 

Larry Crowe wrote:
Thanks for the lesson.. Hadn't really ever given a thought to it until
having the blowout,only made for being a little more cautious..larry


HK wrote:
Larry Crowe wrote:
Interesting that this topic came up as I'm preparing to trailer this
weekend. I recently had new tires installed on the trailer after having
a blowout and noticed last night that the weight capacity listed on the
tire was 1760 lbs. I have a 1996 Glastron with a 3.0 volvo penta and a
quick google search lists similar newer models as having a dry weight of
2315lbs w/3.0. Is the tire not rated properly for my capacity ? I do
recall that they are 15" tires. Thanks Larry

What you do is multiply the weight capacity of your tire by the number
of tires to get the gross capacity of your trailer. If you have two
tires with 1760# capacity each, and those tires are the proper size for
your trailer, your gross capacity is 3520 pounds.

Trailers, the frame part, have an overweight capacity safety factor, too.

I'm guessing, but with your boat and the weight of your trailer, you are
probably at the limit of the trailer's capacity.

My new trailer has four tires with, if memory serves, the same weight
capacity as yours. That might mean my trailer would handle a load of
7000# gross. But the manufacturer rates it as a 6000# gross.

Also important: make sure your tires are properly inflated. Typically,
boat trailer tires need 50-55 psi for safe towing speeds.



Also keep in mind that the faster you tow, the more risks you are taking
and the more strain you are putting on your rig. Stopping distances
while towing are substantially greater than when not towing, and your
ability to "evade" accidents is also much reduced.

Check to make sure your trailer's hubs are greased and if you are towing
any distance, when you stop, put your palm on the hubs. Warm is fine;
really hot is not. I boat in salt water, so I have a two gallon garden
chemical sprayer in my car that I fill with fresh water. After I launch
the boat, I spray the trailer's brakes with fresh water.

Have fun.

Trailer Tire Capacity
 

"HK" wrote in message
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Also keep in mind that the faster you tow, the more risks you are taking
and the more strain you are putting on your rig. Stopping distances while
towing are substantially greater than when not towing, and your ability to
"evade" accidents is also much reduced.

Check to make sure your trailer's hubs are greased and if you are towing
any distance, when you stop, put your palm on the hubs. Warm is fine;
really hot is not. I boat in salt water, so I have a two gallon garden
chemical sprayer in my car that I fill with fresh water. After I launch
the boat, I spray the trailer's brakes with fresh water.

Have fun.


I thought everyone south of the border ripped along at 75 mph (as some here
would have you believe)
I wouldn't want to be behind them if a tire blew.

Trailer Tire Capacity
 

Don White wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
...

Also keep in mind that the faster you tow, the more risks you are taking
and the more strain you are putting on your rig. Stopping distances while
towing are substantially greater than when not towing, and your ability to
"evade" accidents is also much reduced.

Check to make sure your trailer's hubs are greased and if you are towing
any distance, when you stop, put your palm on the hubs. Warm is fine;
really hot is not. I boat in salt water, so I have a two gallon garden
chemical sprayer in my car that I fill with fresh water. After I launch
the boat, I spray the trailer's brakes with fresh water.

Have fun.


I thought everyone south of the border ripped along at 75 mph (as some here
would have you believe)


Nah, just the irresponsible a**hole trailer haulers do that.


I wouldn't want to be behind them if a tire blew.

Trailer Tire Capacity
 

HK wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
...

I thought everyone south of the border ripped along at 75 mph (as some
here would have you believe)


Nah, just the irresponsible a**hole trailer haulers do that.

ah, let's not forget the dump truck drivers who do that on neighborhood
streets! most of those guys are a menace to society!!!

Trailer Tire Capacity
 

"Don White" wrote in message
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"HK" wrote in message
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Also keep in mind that the faster you tow, the more risks you are taking
and the more strain you are putting on your rig. Stopping distances while
towing are substantially greater than when not towing, and your ability
to "evade" accidents is also much reduced.

Check to make sure your trailer's hubs are greased and if you are towing
any distance, when you stop, put your palm on the hubs. Warm is fine;
really hot is not. I boat in salt water, so I have a two gallon garden
chemical sprayer in my car that I fill with fresh water. After I launch
the boat, I spray the trailer's brakes with fresh water.

Have fun.


I thought everyone south of the border ripped along at 75 mph (as some
here would have you believe)
I wouldn't want to be behind them if a tire blew.


With a proper tow vehicle, do not even notice a blowout on a tandem axle
trailer. Normally you find out about it from a passing motorist honking and
pointing. I bought Carlisle tires one time, never again. Had 3 blowouts in
less than 15 months. The fourth tire was separating when I stopped to
change a blowout.

Trailer Tire Capacity
 

With a proper tow vehicle, do not even notice a blowout on a tandem axle
trailer. Normally you find out about it from a passing motorist honking
and pointing. I bought Carlisle tires one time, never again. Had 3
blowouts in less than 15 months. The fourth tire was separating when I
stopped to change a blowout.


I have a triple axel trailer with carlisle tires and last month I blew 4 of
my 7. I couldnt buy tires fast enough the tires have less than 5000 miles
and only 18 months old. when my tires blew it soundad like a gun.boat and
trailer 15000 lbs tires D load

Trailer Tire Capacity
 

On Thu, 20 Sep 2007 02:54:15 GMT, "Chad" wrote:

I have a triple axel trailer with carlisle tires and last month I blew 4 of
my 7. I couldnt buy tires fast enough the tires have less than 5000 miles
and only 18 months old. when my tires blew it soundad like a gun.boat and
trailer 15000 lbs tires D load

Somethings wrong.

What was your cold inflation pressure?