cameldownunder Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I hit the kerb on my way down to the ramp, and sliced the tyre. I hit the kerb lightly before, with the tyre on the other side, and it took out a nice chunk of plastic. I did several kerbs before ( yes I am a terrible driver around corners ) with my old tyres and they never sliced or lost any parts. I NEED some SERIOUSLY GOOD tyres. My mistake for buying from .bay Area Sydney, Northern Suburbs. Please suggest Tyre and retailer. PM me ( for the retailer part ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raging Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Pm sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameldownunder Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 Thanks @Raging for the PM. It seems everybody else has their boat in the water. Not much help from this community, if it's not about fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 14 minutes ago, cameldownunder said: Thanks @Raging for the PM. It seems everybody else has their boat in the water. Not much help from this community, if it's not about fish. Hi mate, send a PM to Fab1, he's very good with info about mechanical queries. Good luck, BN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolongeramember Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 What I know about tyres in general is you really do get what you pay for. Get a good known brand. Mine are called Kenda and they don't seem to cut or rip if that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Incredible Hull Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 2 hours ago, cameldownunder said: Thanks @Raging for the PM. It seems everybody else has their boat in the water. Not much help from this community, if it's not about fish. You should have posted in the Boating section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 2 hours ago, cameldownunder said: Thanks @Raging for the PM. It seems everybody else has their boat in the water. Not much help from this community, if it's not about fish. That's a pretty poor statement. There are lots of raiders willing to help on various issues! But yes, it is a fishing website first and foremost. As you can see, if you give people time they will respond. Imo, not that you've mentioned your type of vechile if, it is an SUV or 4wd I'd suggest "cooper tyres". Should be available at any good retailer! Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameldownunder Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 On 2/9/2017 at 4:13 PM, cameldownunder said: I hit the kerb on my way down to the ramp, and sliced the tyre. I apologize for not stating the ( to me and others ) obvious: I did hit the tyre with the trailer on my way to the ramp On 2/13/2017 at 6:16 PM, The Incredible Hull said: You should have posted in the Boating section I would have risked getting an answer: Boats don't have tyres. Now seriously, where do you guys get your trailer tyres fitted? It seems that wherever tyre fitting place I call they want to throw some no-names tyres at me? Maybe it's the 165/65 R13 size the problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab1 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 On 9 February 2017 at 4:13 PM, cameldownunder said: I hit the kerb on my way down to the ramp, and sliced the tyre. I hit the kerb lightly before, with the tyre on the other side, and it took out a nice chunk of plastic. I did several kerbs before ( yes I am a terrible driver around corners ) with my old tyres and they never sliced or lost any parts. I NEED some SERIOUSLY GOOD tyres. My mistake for buying from .bay Area Sydney, Northern Suburbs. Please suggest Tyre and retailer. PM me ( for the retailer part ) Hitting tyres on curbs,driving up gutters etc can and will damage tyres internally if done often enough even though there's no obvious damage externally with the naked eye. People don't realise how complex tyres are internally and the abuse they have to sustain day in and day out under everyday driving conditions on our cars let alone trailers of any description. Like some one else said the 13" and even the 14" tyres are slowly going by the wayside as there is an ever decreasing demand for them but it will be a while yet. If you go the 14" route ensure you have enough clearance inbetween your guard and top of your tyre so they don't scrub out.(The extra 1" will decrease that gap by 1/2".) Having said all that I would do my best to stop hitting kerbs,keep the tyres inflated correctly,Minimise there sun exposure by covering them if in the sun,if your rig is parked up for some time raise the wheels of the ground on stands or move the boat slightly to a new contact patch on the tyre(This is good for both tyres and bearings) of you could take it for a short drive every few weeks and replace the tyres every 5 years regardless of condition. This is what I've done my whole driving life and hasn't failed me yet other than the unavoidable odd puncture. In summary by the best you can afford,look after them and they will give you the longest service life. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonywardle Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) I have Diamond Back LT tyres on my trailer About $100 each from memory I've been tied up with studies, so haven't been as active as I'd have like for the last two weeks Edited February 17, 2017 by antonywardle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydney south Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 In my opinion you can't be a light truck style tyre on any trailer - car type tyres don't do the job that is expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameldownunder Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 I agree with @sydney south, but the 165/R13 LT that I put on are rubbish. I will now put on Goodyear Wrangler DT Light Tuck. Hoping for Stronger Side-walls. Wight index is still in excess of the trailer + boat weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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