Trailer tire recommendations?

[formerathlete]

We have a 2019 A22 that we bought new in 2019. The boat lives on the trailer in our garage year-round (sits for about 4-5 months during the winter) and at the end of our most recent trip across Stevens Pass in August, I noticed a very large bubble on the left front trailer tire. I put the spare on for the remainder of the season but this offseason, I need to replace the damaged tire or buy an entirely new set since we'll be entering the 6th season next spring and have now had one tire failure, so I worry about the remaining four tires.

That being said, I'm reluctant to invest in another set of Trailer King RST's (ST215/75R14). Are there any other tires/brands I should consider for replacement? As always, appreciate any feedback. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you.

[shawndoggy]

goodyear endurance

[Tsumi]

Another for Goodyear Endurance.

What I've decided to do since we rarely tow long distance and the trailer only sits outside on weekends is to replace one tire a year. Once all 5 have been replaced I'll wait until the first one reaches the 7 year mark or if a tire starts developing cracks to replace, assuming no blowouts occur.

[RyanB]

I trailer a lot. I’m solidly in the Endurance camp. I wore out the first set (never worn out a set of trailer tires before - they never lasted long enough). I’m equally happy with the 2nd set. 
 

They wear well, reduced the amount of bounce/wander my old Chinese tires had, and have a higher speed rating. I wouldn’t consider another brand. 

[electricjohn]

My Goodyear Marathons sat outside for 18 years and 25,000 miles before I replaced them.

[PNWoke]

I use nitto branded tires for my Malibu trailers, I can’t remember what model.  They have been excellent.  I use nitto ridge grapplers for my trucks and SUV’s and they have lasted well over 40k miles, and have excellent performance in all four PNW seasons.  I have also had good luck with falkens on my 4x4’s and would definitely consider using them for my trailers if it made financial sense.

[shawndoggy]

32 minutes ago, PNWoke said:

I use nitto branded tires for my Malibu trailers, I can’t remember what model.  They have been excellent.  I use nitto ridge grapplers for my trucks and SUV’s and they have lasted well over 40k miles, and have excellent performance in all four PNW seasons.  I have also had good luck with falkens on my 4x4’s and would definitely consider using them for my trailers if it made financial sense.

Don't think either brand makes trailer tires in the OP's stated size.  The Goodyear Endurance is the clear best choice for 215/75r14.  Everything else is an also-ran.

[jjackkrash]

I have been told by people I consider in the know that trailer tires that mostly sit or that sit in the sun should be swapped out every 5 or so years regardless of wear.  After that it's a crap shoot on blow outs.  For what it's worth.  

[RyanB]

5 minutes ago, jjackkrash said:

I have been told by people I consider in the know that trailer tires that mostly sit or that sit in the sun should be swapped out every 5 or so years regardless of wear.  After that it's a crap shoot on blow outs.  For what it's worth.  

I think that’s good advice. I go 6 years, but my boat lives in a garage. 
 

One tread separation will cost you more in trailer damage than swapping tires out on a schedule. 

[bcoppess23]

I plan to swap mine out this winter after 3 good seasons on the tires.  They've seen lot of highway time and are showing some wear.  In all my last boat trailers, I've always swapped to the Goodyear Endurance and have had great success like others have mentioned.

[formerathlete]

Thanks all. Five new Goodyear Endurance tires it shall be.

[RebesMalibu]

On 11/21/2023 at 2:24 PM, RyanB said:

I think that’s good advice. I go 6 years, but my boat lives in a garage. 
 

One tread separation will cost you more in trailer damage than swapping tires out on a schedule. 

I kept an old one as a spare. It swelled up under the tire cover while I was on vacation. It was about 14 years old. I checked the date stamp on my other tires as well. There were a couple 12 year old tires, so I replaced those before returning the 800 miles home. I think the 6 to 8 years is a good idea depending on how the boat is stored.