Heck of a great trailer tire deal

lacy10 · Post by **lacy10** » Mon Apr 05, 2010 2:17 pm

When I find a great deal and I don,t want to keep it to myself, I just bought 4 trailer tires and wheels mounted for my 2007 ranger for 280.00 out the door it was a hell of a good find . No I am not affiliated just great guys, I will do business with again

In S.Calif. Bellflower, Okllahoma Tire Co. 562-867-9817

Team Efusjon · Post by **Team Efusjon** » Mon Apr 05, 2010 3:18 pm

Thanks for the tip, but it comes about 3 weeks late for me. I just got a new set of Goodyear Marathons on my trailer (dual axle) from a local tire shop/garage. $89 each for the tire. Fees, tax and labor took it up to $457! My truck will be next in a month or two. Maybe I'll check out the shop you recommend.

Just curious what brand of tires you got?

Jeff · Post by **Jeff** » Mon Apr 05, 2010 4:18 pm

Now watch out for curbs!!!!

fish_food · Post by **fish_food** » Mon Apr 05, 2010 4:35 pm

Team Efusjon wrote:I just got a new set of Goodyear Marathons on my trailer (dual axle) from a local tire shop/garage. $89 each for the tire. Fees, tax and labor took it up to $457!

That works out to about $114 per tire (includes mounting/balancing/labor) . It matches the Marathon quotes I got from a few shops up here in Sacramento.

$90 per tire total (including mounting/balancing/labor) was about what I paid back in 2005 or 2004.

lacy10 · Post by **lacy10** » Mon Apr 05, 2010 5:26 pm

Do you really need to balance trailer tires , I was under the impression it doesn't matter how it rides what would the balancing do

fish_food · Post by **fish_food** » Mon Apr 05, 2010 6:03 pm

lacy10 wrote:Do you really need to balance trailer tires , I was under the impression it doesn't matter how it rides what would the balancing do

You'll find opinions going both ways on balancing trailer tires. My feeling is: the less tire wobble/vibration you have, the better. Anything that lessens vibration will lessen general wear, lessen screws backing out, lessen equipment bouncing around, etc. At worse, balancing won't hurt (especially if it's already quoted in the purchase cost).

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E man · Post by **E man** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:18 pm

lacy10 wrote:When I find a great deal and I don,t want to keep it to myself, I just bought 4 trailer tires and wheels mounted for my 2007 ranger for 280.00 out the door it was a hell of a good find . No I am not affiliated just great guys, I will do business with again

In S.Calif. Bellflower, Okllahoma Tire Co. 562-867-9817

What brand of tire did you get?

calfisher71 · Post by **calfisher71** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:28 pm

you do not have to balance trailer tires,

mark poulson · Post by **mark poulson** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 1:07 am

fish_food wrote:
lacy10 wrote:Do you really need to balance trailer tires , I was under the impression it doesn't matter how it rides what would the balancing do
You'll find opinions going both ways on balancing trailer tires. My feeling is: the less tire wobble/vibration you have, the better. Anything that lessens vibration will lessen general wear, lessen screws backing out, lessen equipment bouncing around, etc. At worse, balancing won't hurt (especially if it's already quoted in the purchase cost).

+1 Balanced tires have to put less stress on your whole trailer setup, especially the wheel bearings and springs.

lacy10 · Post by **lacy10** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 10:31 am

the 4 tires I got were Hercules 215-75 R14 this is actually my second set , and I love them way better and cheaper than Goodyear Marathons

biteme · Post by **biteme** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 11:50 am

If anyone in sac needs a hook up on tires let me know my guy will beat any price.

E man · Post by **E man** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 6:07 pm

lacy10 wrote:the 4 tires I got were Hercules 215-75 R14 this is actually my second set , and I love them way better and cheaper than Goodyear Marathons

Thanks. Might have to give them a try. My marathons only last me 3 years.

Team Fugowee · Post by **Team Fugowee** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 6:45 pm

mark poulson wrote:
fish_food wrote:
lacy10 wrote:Do you really need to balance trailer tires , I was under the impression it doesn't matter how it rides what would the balancing do
You'll find opinions going both ways on balancing trailer tires. My feeling is: the less tire wobble/vibration you have, the better. Anything that lessens vibration will lessen general wear, lessen screws backing out, lessen equipment bouncing around, etc. At worse, balancing won't hurt (especially if it's already quoted in the purchase cost).
+1 Balanced tires have to put less stress on your whole trailer setup, especially the wheel bearings and springs.

+2 There are a lot of things you don't have to do. I suggest don't put air in them either.

The question is. Why wouldn't you ballance them?