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JB
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Initially Posted - 08/19/2019 : 11:47:15

1988 wing keel Trailrite (sp?) trailer.

My current tires are L78-15 Load range B 1970 lbs. I don't know if they are original and whether they are properly sized. My trailer with boat barely fits in the shed so I can't use larger tires. I only have to tow about 5 miles each way twice a year. What tires would be good replacements?

Goodyear Endurance ST205/70R15 Load range D 2150 looks like it could be a substitute.

1988 C25 Wing Keel Std Rig Tohatsu 9.9 Tiller Steering and 2003 C250 Wing Keel Std Rig Inboard Diesel Wheel Steering

Erik Cornelison
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Response Posted - 08/19/2019 : 19:01:12

I would ask your favorite tire store for an opinion on which trailer tire will rot the slowest.

It doesn't seem like you're using up the tire with mileage, dry rot is your enemy.

It also may just cheaper to buy less expensive tires and replace every five years vs. expensive that last a little longer.

Erik Cornelison
6th Generation Professional Sailor, First Gen Submarine Sailor.
1986 Standard Rig SW. #5234

bigelowp
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Response Posted - 08/20/2019 : 07:25:42

It seems that many places, like West Marine and Wal-Mart, sell mounted tires on rims. While maybe (or maybe not) the cheapest way to go, it certainly is the easiest and no need to search for an odd size tire.

Peter Bigelow
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Port Captain: Rowayton/Norwalk/Darien CT

Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 08/20/2019 : 07:48:50

There's lots of info available online. See https://www.etrailer.com/question-121511.html

Also see this conversion chart https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/45_conversionchart.jsp

Steve Milby J/24 "Captiva Wind"
previously C&C 35, Cal 25, C25 TR/FK, C22
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OJ
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Response Posted - 09/02/2019 : 21:29:46

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Originally posted by JB

1988 wing keel Trailrite (sp?) trailer.

My current tires are L78-15 Load range B 1970 lbs. I don't know if they are original and whether they are properly sized. My trailer with boat barely fits in the shed so I can't use larger tires. I only have to tow about 5 miles each way twice a year. What tires would be good replacements?

Goodyear Endurance ST205/70R15 Load range D 2150 looks like it could be a substitute.

I have the Goodyear Endurance on my Trail-Rite - excellent tire.

1989 C25 TR/WK, #5822
1973 McVay Minuet 19
1975 Jester 12
1981 C25 SR/SK, #2428
1981 C22 SR/SK,
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