Trailer tires

[dralarms]

Anyone here got an in on trailer tires? I need 3 st205/75/r15 8 ply tires. 

[No_0ne]

15" tires are hard to come by these days, other than new.  I had to purchase new tires for both my trailers in the last year, no takeoffs or decent used tires were available in my area.

[dralarms]

8 hours ago, No_0ne said:

15" tires are hard to come by these days, other than new.  I had to purchase new tires for both my trailers in the last year, no takeoffs or decent used tires were available in my area.

I'm seeing that

[gregintenn]

New is the only way to go unless you're selling the trailer. I got tired of dry rotted, flat tires with good tread, so I put new ones on my utility and boat trailers. I'm glad I did.

 

[dralarms]

I agree, 

 

I actually was looking someone who was in the tire business that mi g t be able to shave a little bit off 3 tires.

[jpx2rk]

Might find a tire dealer that advertises on CL, there's one that did/does in the E TN area that had several different sizes.  Prices, well I wasn't in the market so can't comment on good deal or not.  

[peejman]

I found it slightly less expensive to get new 15" tires and wheels, compared to replacing 14" tires.  Go figure. 

[john455]

the only place I've found go buy decent used 15s is a junk yard I got 4 rims and tires for my old truck for $15 each

 

Edited September 1, 2017 by john455

[MP5_Rizzo]

As someone here stated used trailer tires are best avoided.  They were usually replaced for a good reason and signs of wear isn't always one of them.  I bought a new set of 4, 15" load range E 10 ply tires about 5 weeks ago and they were under $100 each.  If you have a Co-Op near you I highly recommend you give them a try.  More times than not they are way more verse in trailer and specialty tires than your average automotive tire shop.

[dralarms]

4 minutes ago, MP5_Rizzo said:

As someone here stated used trailer tires are best avoided.  They were usually replaced for a good reason and signs of wear isn't always one of them.  I bought a new set of 4, 15" load range E 10 ply tires about 5 weeks ago and they were under $100 each.  If you have a Co-Op near you I highly recommend you give them a try.  More times than not they are way more verse in trailer and specialty tires than your average automotive tire shop.

That's good to know. Thanks

[n0rlf]

I just replaced all of mine on our car hauler. They were 225 75 15 Goodyear Marathon. The guy I used got them for me for $65. I had the Coop near me mount and balance them which ran 10 per tire.

He is in Manchester though. I use him for all my tire needs. Have for years.

 

[n0rlf]

I can get a price for you if you would like then I could mule them to Pikeville or maybe even Dayton as I do get over there frequently. I go right by his place every couple weeks to visit Mom.

Edited September 1, 2017 by n0rlf
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[gregintenn]

https://www.discounttire.com/fitmentresult/tires/searchBySize?aspectRatio=75&diameter=15&width=205&cat=trailer-tires

I've become a big fan of discount tire. Not sure how close you are to one. If they don't have them in stock, you can order them on line. It has been my experience that they will call you the next day saying your tires are in.

[xsubsailor]

 I was going to suggest checking with Gateway Tire but it looks like your closest one is in McMinnville.

[MP5_Rizzo]

17 hours ago, dralarms said:

Anyone here got an in on trailer tires? I need 3 st205/75/r15 8 ply tires. 

Just out of curiosity and sorry if I missed it but what are these going on?  I'm guessing a utility trailer but then I'm a terrible guesser.

[dralarms]

1 hour ago, MP5_Rizzo said:

Just out of curiosity and sorry if I missed it but what are these going on?  I'm guessing a utility trailer but then I'm a terrible guesser.

 

2 hours ago, n0rlf said:

I just replaced all of mine on our car hauler. They were 225 75 15 Goodyear Marathon. The guy I used got them for me for $65. I had the Coop near me mount and balance them which ran 10 per tire.

He is in Manchester though. I use him for all my tire needs. Have for years.

 

Thanks for the info. 

2 hours ago, n0rlf said:

I can get a price for you if you would like then I could mule them to Pikeville or maybe even Dayton as I do get over there frequently. I go right by his place every couple weeks to visit Mom.

Appreciate it but my co-opinion charges 20 each to mount and balance. 

1 hour ago, MP5_Rizzo said:

Just out of curiosity and sorry if I missed it but what are these going on?  I'm guessing a utility trailer but then I'm a terrible guesser.

Trailer, open with side rails. 

 

I went with the 89.99 tires at co-OP mounted, balanced, and added nitrogen. Even put nitrogen in my riding mower tires for free.

[Spiffy]

You might ask around at the house trailer places if they have any used tires.  We just replaced the tires on our big trailer with trailer tires. Just had regular radials on it for while because it doesn't get used much on the road.