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Tire failure

Posted By: Terry G P-15 #821 SF bay
Date: 11/10/09 2:19p.m.

In Response To: I've found large blisters a couple of times. (Harry Gordon P14 #234, Manatee, Mtn. View, CA)

One more reason to block-up your wheels when not in use. I have found blisters during the block-up. Terry

Tire pressure? -- toller -- 11/4/09 8:26p.m.

Believe it -- Chris J, P19 "Rocky" SLO CA -- 11/4/09 9:03p.m.

Trailer tires should be filled to max pressure on side of tire...... -- Westcoaster - Boatless in Oregon -- 11/4/09 10:00p.m.

Yea, I'm always skeptical about it too -- Eric, P-19 and Zuma, Austin,TX -- 11/4/09 10:18p.m.

Tire pressure -- Bud P19 "Cats Meow" -- 11/5/09 5:46a.m.

For cars, recommended pressure is less than max -- Harry Gordon P14 #234, Manatee, Mtn. View, CA -- 11/5/09 7:20a.m.

I almost always fill my car tires to 35 psi preferring.... -- Westcoaster - Boatless in Oregon -- 11/5/09 7:30a.m.

I used max for sporty driving -- Harry Gordon P14 #234, Manatee, Mtn. View, CA -- 11/5/09 11:36a.m.

When I raced we ran some uber low tire pressures. -- Alan Russell, Tallahasse, Potter 19 - Joy -- 11/5/09 1:55p.m.

Well if CR says it, it must be gospel. -- Alan Russell, Tallahasse, Potter 19 - Joy -- 11/5/09 10:22a.m.

To reiterate: google trailer tire pressure and see what the pros suggest.... -- Westcoaster - Boatless in Oregon -- 11/5/09 7:28a.m.

Real life story: A friend of mine has what I'd consider a too small trailer for -- Westcoaster - Boatless in Oregon -- 11/5/09 7:37a.m.

The more you load your rig, the more tire pressure you need. -- Westcoaster - Boatless in Oregon -- 11/5/09 7:31a.m.

Too Much Tire Pressure -- solosailor -- 11/5/09 2:46p.m.

re: tires - can someone tell me .... -- Anne Westlund, Raggedy Annie, Slipper 17 -- 11/5/09 5:06p.m.

Trailer tire mileage -- MikeB Sanibel 17 Up Nort'n WI -- 11/5/09 7:42p.m.

tire life and wear, mileage -- Anne Westlund, Raggedy Annie, Slipper 17 -- 11/6/09 9:08a.m.

Tire Change -- Jim Ferguson, Vancouver, WA P15 #1244 "Esmeralda" -- 11/5/09 9:54a.m.

Love that photo Jim -- Tim"Morning Dove" P19 #457 -- 11/5/09 11:09a.m.

Friday Harbor -- Jim Ferguson, Vancouver, WA P15 #1244 "Esmeralda" -- 11/5/09 5:22p.m.

Thanks for that reminder, it's a biggie! -- Westcoaster - Boatless in Oregon -- 11/5/09 12:16p.m.

Remember to check load rating -- David W, P19, #453, SC -- 11/5/09 1:54p.m.

Tire failure -- Don Person -- 11/9/09 10:04a.m.

I've found large blisters a couple of times. -- Harry Gordon P14 #234, Manatee, Mtn. View, CA -- 11/9/09 10:58a.m.

Tire failure -- Terry G P-15 #821 SF bay -- 11/10/09 2:19p.m.

I just wish I could find ten ply 12" tires... -- Westcoaster, Calkins galvanized trailer in Oregon -- 11/10/09 2:40p.m.

Ten plys? -- Dave Kautz, P-15 and O'day 192, SF Bay -- 11/10/09 5:56p.m.

Yah, had ten plies on the big trailer under my O'day 28. Liked them. -- Westcoaster, Calkins galvanized trailer in Oregon -- 11/10/09 6:46p.m.

How did you like the O'day 28? -- Dave K, P-15 and O'Day 192, SF Bay -- 11/15/09 2:12p.m.

It was a decent boat, very roomy, sailed well enough... -- Westcoaster - EZ-Loader galvanized trailer - Oregon -- 11/16/09 3:47p.m.

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