Where to buy tires ? HELP !

[theteacher]

Picked up a 1998 Stingray 220CX today, it was supposed to be a 2000 model, but he was mistaken, Only 72 hours on it.
EZloader trailer and I need 4 new tires. Tires on it now are ALL dry rotted and cracked and he thought they were fine ???? I drove 4 hours to meet him, he drove 2 1/2. I was so pissed I nearly backed out of the deal and actually wish I would have, but I didn't so now I need to buy 4 tires. Where do you guys buy them? They are RIDICULOUSLY priced!!!

175 80R13

 

[jimh1626]

Re: Where to buy tires ? HELP !

Have you tried tire rack dot com? I haven't looked to see what they have or how much, but they may be cheaper. Ask a tire store how much to mount and balance for you. Hope that helps.

Jim

 

[jimh1626]

Re: Where to buy tires ? HELP !

Just checked for you and here is what I found:

Goodyear Marathon Radial (Trailer Service)
N/A
Reviewer's
Avg. Rating:


Size: 175/80R13
Trailer Use Only
Sidewall Style: Blackwall
Load Range: C
UTQG: None
Price: $79.00 (each)
Estimated Availability: In Stock
Qty:
Road Hazard Program is not available for trailer tires



Set of 4: $316.00
Additional Tire Information
Product Description | Specs | Reviews | Warranty

Go ther and click on tires then put in your size and it will show you what they have. Prices seem pretty good, but you do need them mounted.

Jim

 

[oldjeep]

Re: Where to buy tires ? HELP !

You didn't mention what load rating you need, so its hard to give you a price. etrailer.com has a good selection of Kenda Loadstar tires which I have used with good results.

 

[Cincyrunner]

Re: Where to buy tires ? HELP !

Tractor Supply also carries boat trailer tires. Walmart does too, but haven't priced them there.

 

[1fast6]

Re: Where to buy tires ? HELP !

walmart has 175/80/13 for $77.00 they are bias. I would get the radials mentioned earlier if you do any serious trailering. jmo

 

[Fishing Dude too]

Re: Where to buy tires ? HELP !

I have bought most of my Trailer tires at TSC and always been happy. Have my own tire mount unit so can buy what I can feel is the best deal.

 

[dockwrecker]

Re: Where to buy tires ? HELP !

Discount Tire is where I bought my Maxxis 8008 radials.

 

[jeffnick]

Re: Where to buy tires ? HELP !

I'd ask a local tire store if they have a car tire that would fit and carry the load.

http://72land-n-sea.blogspot.com/2011/05/trailer-tires-brakes.html

 

[dwco5051]

Re: Where to buy tires ? HELP !

Not a good idea to run passenger car tires on a trailer. They are constructed different. I will admit to having done that in the past on a trailer that was used twice a year to launch in the Spring and take out I the Fall at a marina that was twenty miles from home but I would not do it on any of my boats that I regularly trailer.

 

[sw33ttooth]

Re: Where to buy tires ? HELP !

tsc, walmart, sam's club, ect.. your talking about tires every one needs tires so demand is kind of high making prices higher the fact is $300 bucks for tires now will get you to 2016-2020 depending how much travel you do. your not going to find $30 tires unless there 10 years old on a craigslist ad.

also cant imagine any one putting 175 80 r13's on a double axle trailer i would see if you can get 205 75 14's be about the same price but its twice the tire. radials to bias is your choice niether one is better then the other both will last you 5+ years under the right conditions.

 

[theteacher]

Re: Where to buy tires ? HELP !

[.......also cant imagine any one putting 175 80 r13's on a double axle trailer i would see if you can get 205 75 14's be about the same price but its twice the tire. .[/QUOTE]

That's what came on it, I just figured the trailer manufacturer knew what they were doing. Plus, I really doubt the tire you're suggesting would fit under the fenders.

 

[salty87]

Re: Where to buy tires ? HELP !

Discount Tire is where I bought my Maxxis 8008 radials.

i'm going maxxis next time. do a search and you'll only find good reviews.