TRAILER TIRES

[gcerrito]

I went to my "trusted" tire store and told them I needed tires for my trailer.  They put on Load C Range tires, and are rated for 1100 lbs. each.  If my C19 weight 2000 lbs. and the trailer is probably another 400 lbs., I'm about 10% over the rated capacity of the tires.

My feeling is especially on longer trips, this will lead to problems.  If anyone has any advice on this, please let me know.  I'm about to go back to the tire retailer and get these swapped out.

[NateD]

If you have an 8" or 12" rim it may be hard to find anything with a higher rating. Maybe others know of some place you can find them, but I think load range C is typically the heaviest you can find for those wheels.

[gcerrito]

Thanks for the feedback.  I believe they are 10" rims;  I'm guessing this is the same size rim found on most Compac 19 trailers ( Hutchens trailers... not Hutchins).    If others do have insight, please let me know.

[MacGyver]

Just bought Load Range E for mine, cp 19 as well, rated at 1650 lbs per tire and rim.
I buy from etrailer.com
Great group of people, and excellent service.

They are out of Wentzville MO

Just got mine with Galvanized Rim, like 111 a piece, already assembled.
The size is like 205/65 R10 I think........ Kenda Loadstar is the type.

90 PSI, but that is not a problem, I also ordered my V Rollers and some other stuff as well, so my trailer will be renewed soon.

If I can help more let me know.

Mac

[MacGyver]

My originals were load rated at C and the Previous Owner had like 50 miles on them, then I put 3 more and BOOM!

So I researched how trailer tires worked also before buying these.

Guys on her say about running taller tires and rims, etc for the rating, but I really settled on these thinking that being above and beyond that the tires will run cooler (keeping that PSI up to par mind you) and that they have a good warranty, and with etrailer to back them up I think I am in good hands.

Anyway, bed time for me, LOL, Had to add this in.

The other tires were POWER KING, and they are junk...... Go Kenda Loadstar. Blame the tire guys on not looking at the trailer rating for ya first before setting you up with lower rated tires.

Mac

[Salty19]

Load C's are way under rated for towing a CP19.  Only Load E should be used.

They are hard to find, but they are out there in many sizes.  I use 12" radials load E. I don't trailer sail, just in and out once or twice a season, but have taken trips and 12's ride a lot smoother than 10's.
But much bigger and I would be afraid of getting the truck in too deep-it's already up the exhaust.  Gotta get that trailer extension!
FYI, the Performance brand trailers that came with later CP19's weight 660lbs including spare and the spare carrier.

Don't believe the 2,000lbs on the boat. Trust me it's more than that. Go weigh the rig at a CAT scale, or a local farmer with a grain truck scale...I betcha you're looking at close to 2800lbs loaded up with motor, gear, etc.
Thus why you must use Load E for any safety margin.

I hate tire guys...

[CaptRon28]

The 10% safety margin is defnintely not enough. I'd be looking for at least a 30 to 40 percent cushion. And I would seriously consider switching to 13 inch wheels or better if the trailer has brakes. You can mount disc brakes behind 13's. It's very hard to find a disc that will mount on anything smaller. Drums can be a real pain-in-the-___ on a boat trailer, especially if you're backing it up into salt water. Every boat trailer I've owned (5 so far) has been a nightmare with the awfull drums, and the switch to discs has made a major difference on all.

[MacGyver]

One thing to remember too is its not just the tires guys, the axle too is a issue as well.
Im guessing the axle on mine is rated for 3000 or 3500 pounds.
Just becuse you put tires on up to say 3500. If that axle is 3000 then thats all you can carry.

Mac

[skip1930]

Dia does not matter. You want the load range plus a little bit extra for the wife and kids.

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