Wheels and tires

[Flatiron]

I am building my new trailer to haul my hydroplane boat and I am in need of new wheels and tires. Should I go with tires that are radials or bias?
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[DeanFHobart]

Get tires that are specifically for trailers. They are usually 8 or 10 ply tires. I'm not sure if they are bias or radial. Probably bias.

But for sure they are specifically for trailers.

[halestorm]

I recommend a radial trailer tire -- like Dean said, it's a specific trailer tire. I've been happier with radial trailer tires; they seem to wear better than the bias ply.

[thetrailergod]

use a ST205 75 r 15 0r a st 225 75 r 15

[runabout333]

If you are building new from scratch, the size of the tire should be able to hold the amount of weight as the axle you are using.
I.E. a 2000# capacity axle would equate to a 13" wheel & tire,, a 2800# axle would equate to a 14" wheel & tire and a 3500# axle would
equate to a 15" wheel & tire. This is just a general rule of thumb. One must also take into consideration the total number of boats & motors
that will occupy said trailer.

[ZUL8TR]

also the balance of the loaded trailer should have tongue weight and total loaded weight compatible with the vehicle you are using.

[Ram4x4]

Radials for sure. My trailer had 13" on it when I got it, so that's what I put back on it. A boat and an engine or two isn't a significant load (heck even two boats and two motors isn't much). I also opted for aluminum wheels (look better and don't rust).

Here's the site I bought my wheels and tires from and what I bought. They shipped fast and have good prices (best I could find after looking around): http://www.trailertiresandwheels.com...R17513C635545S

I paid the $6.00 per wheel to have them pre-balanced also.

Also consider the fenders (if you need to add those). I bought fenders online and they ended up being too small, so bought some over at tractor supply (http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pro...n?cm_vc=-10005). Fenders to fit 14" or 15" wheels are pricier as well.