Nothing like good old Cheezy Loader trailers.... Good luck.

 

They are know in the RV community as China bombs for a reason.

I swapped my tires on my tandem axle boat trailer to LT truck tires. More tread and a higher load rating.

 

Lt tires are not designed for trailer use and are not a good idea. What you’re looking for are ST tires which are more durable and stronger for trailering use.

 

I had my easy loader trailer original tires that lasted 10 years before selling that trailer. Never had an issue and they looked like new when they were sold. I’m sure there are better tires on the market. Remember to keep the tire pressure at max psi.

 

Agree with your statement. I feel like I have to much invested into what those tires are carrying for any doubt with air pressure and load rating. I check trailer and tires before every outing and make sure I don’t load the boat with any extra weight were it should not be. I even moved the boat forward on my trailer 8” to ensure I always have the correct tongue weight with addition of motors and extras. Not worth the risk to you or others not understanding your trailer and cargo.👍🏼 better safe than sorry.

 

Carslisle are made in China and after their redesign a few years ago are one of the better trailer tires out there.

 

Carslisle are made in China and after their redesign a few years ago are one of the better trailer tires out there.

Carlisle on mine since 2016. No issues yet but not a million miles either.🇺🇲

 

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Lt tires are not designed for trailer use and are not a good idea. What you’re looking for are ST tires which are more durable and stronger for trailering use.

My 5th wheel came OE with ST tires. They have a higher speed and weight rating.

 

If Ez loader put those tires on the trailer they are probably adequate. More info on the boat size, and weight plus the rating of the trailer load would help. Also what is the load rating of the tires. There is too frequently a case where dealers put marginal load capacity trailers with boats to reduce the package selling price which causes problems down the road....literally. Happened to me and I had to buy a higher capacity axel.

The Dept of Transportation says that tires over 6 years old should be replaced, especially if they are on vehicles left out in the elements. Also car and truck tires do not have enough side wall strength needed for trailers so don't use them on a trailer.
As far as the oil lubricated bearings. There seems to be mixed reports but a common recommendation is to carry extra caps and oil in case you damage them on a curb. For your possible leak, clean it (brake cleaner works) and see if it comes back. If so you should replace the seal....be sure to get the seal with twin ribs.

 

Chinese factories build products to a specification/price point. They can build very good things, or they can build total crap. I agree with LGB... EZ Loader probably didn't put totally defective tires on the trailer, but they are also probably price-point tires ("good enough" tires).

You will have a hard time finding non-Chinese made trailer tires in stock, anywhere, with the exception of Goodyear Marathons (you can find these at America's tire in common sizes).

Personally, I like the Marathons, or Hankooks, Kendas, or Maxxis trailer tires (US, Korean, and Taiwanese made).

 

A friend of mine bought a new "minnie winnie" travel trailer last year. Big all terrains on it, even for the spare. I've heard it ups the cool factor.

 

My new trailer came with china bomb tires! I replaced with goodyear endurance, the ride quality is night and day with the stiffer sidewalls. Not worth a blow out, these real cheap china tires should be banned!

 

Thanks for all the info.
I am going to replace the china tires with Goodyear Endurance.

 

I just went through this research for my travel trailer tires and ended up with the GY Endurance. Top of the line for trailer tires.

 

Most tires are made over sea's but there are a few brand name ones made in the USA. If you look at your brand name tires like Cooper some of them are made outside of the states also. I did some research and found that all tires have to meet a DOT standard to be sold in the USA no matter where they are made and that stamp is on all tires made for sale in the USA. For you that are wanting to go buy Goodyear Endurance tires if you do your research they are most likely made in Taiwan. For the last ten years I have been buying all my tires online and some being brand name and others that I have never heard of and have never had any problems. Out of 5 vehicles I have none of the tires were made in the USA including a set of Goodyear Endurance and a set of Cooper all-weather on the car. If you think about it every car that is made outside of the USA and sold in the states has tires made from a foreign country including your brand name vehicles.

 

Replaced my boat tires with goodyear endurance tires a few weeks ago....discount tire honors online pricing and has 5% military discount

 

I've been running the Hartland Radials from Discount Tire since 2021. No complaints. Seem to wear slowly. Paid $140 for a pair of them back then. Not sure where they are made.

 

A "N" speed rating on a 13" tire....nice choice!

 

Good Year Endurance. USA made, load range D.

 

That’s the only tire that will be under my boat!

 

I’ve always had a habit of getting new tires on every new trailer I acquired over the years. My tandem axle trailer tires for our Bluewater boat are about 4 years old now, and I’m thinking I should have them rotated and checked out good. We typically do a dozen trips a year to the coast, and a few high lake trips every year, besides back and forth the the CR and Willamette. So I’m guessing I’ve got about 10K miles on them.
Time to run by LesSwab again me thinks…. I’ve had real good luck with LesSwab tires on vehicles and trailers both. Kirk

 

I just replaced the tires on my 10k Karavan trailer. Decided to increase from "D" rating to a "F" rated radial tire……substantial side wall thickness. Greenwall is manufacture, China made. Many construction contractors use a F or G rated tires on their heavy haul trailers. Still has the 'ST" rating for trailers, because of the required sidewall construction for trailer tires.

 

We went to radials a couple of years ago and it was like towing a brand new trailer. Tracts better, corners better, absolutely silent. I would never run biased tires again. Well worth the small difference in price. jc Tuna Maru

 

Last time I went through this was 7 or 8 years ago for our travel trailer and I bought Maxxis through Schwab. They have been great times, but time to start thinking about replacements for that and our boat trailer.

 

Also happy with GY Endurance. Run em on the boat trailer and travel trailer.

 

Tire brand and wear come in second to how you tow. Heat is your tires enemy which boils down to tire air pressure axle alignment and balanced axle loading. That trailer was designed to be towed level to the pavement. If it’s not your increasing the load on one axle while decreasing it on the other. I think we have all seen trailers behind a truck that looks like it’s going up hill. I leveled my trailer on a level floor using the tongue jack and hand level until the bubble was centered. I then measured the hitch then hooked up the truck and measured that after the weight was on the ball. It told me truck hitch needed more height. I ended going with a 4 inch lift and even that was an inch shy but better than it was. I would not have believed I needed that much change by just looking at trailer.

 

I've always used and been very happy with Freedom Hauler tires on my trailers and will replace the Carlisle on the EZ loader with FH Dutymax this summer

 

I learned the hard way and tore the floor out of a travel trailer due to a blowout. I was told 3 years max on cheap trailer tires no matter the mileage or tread. My EZ loader came with Carlisles. After the first season I rotated the tires and replaced front tires with Goodyear Marathons. Eventually replaced them all.

 

Both my boat trailers are due for new tires. Did my own suspension last year, but I don't have the equipment or know how to mount my own tires on the rims.

Are most you guys doing your own or taking them to Les Schwab or other tire place? Time for me to start shopping around so open to suggestions.

 

Both my boat trailers are due for new tires. Did my own suspension last year, but I don't have the equipment or know how to mount my own tires on the rims.

Are most you guys doing your own or taking them to Les Schwab or other tire place? Time for me to start shopping around so open to suggestions.

Mounting most tires requires specialized equipment and can be dangerous if not done properly. I'm a mechanic. I install all kinds of tires from passenger cars to heavy equipment but I'd never try to install my own tires at home.

 

Does Schawb sell Goodyear Endurance?

 

Like I said earlier, carslisle saw the need to put out a better product a few years ago. They completely redesigned their trailer tires and have been making one of the better trailer tires available. Lots of reviews saying as good as the Endurance.