Hi all,
I hope that some of you could help me in the choosing of tyres for my boat trailer.

I know I need an 8 ply (8PR) tyre but there are probably 8 or more different makes to choose from in my size (175R13C)

I rarely tow my boat but when I do I want to be towing it with the correct tyres.

Now, I have read that I need a hardish compound to help prevent rotting and sunlight damage and being a tight ass I don't want to spend more than £90 a pair really.

Nankang and maxmiller are both in that price range and I think I have seen Hankook and Avon for near that price for a pair.

So my question is this! Which one???

Any helpful input is much appriciated!

Cheers, John.

 

avon would be my choice out of the four you've listed, can you put the trailer on axle stands and store the wheels seperatly keeping the tyres in better condition etc

 

I too would go with Avons, but in all honesty its not going to make a massive difference unless you decide to take the trailer on a race track.

They'll all be up to the job.

 

Many thanks for the replys chaps!

I can't really store the wheels seperate to the trailer as I put the boat on the trailer every 6 weeks or so to jetwash the hull and polish all the fiberglass as cleaning/maintaining the gel coat is sooo much easier out of the water.

 

even budgets would do to be honust mate

 

For online shopping for boat tyres the welmart.com is best place.