Need new tires - what would you do?

[lugoismad]

I need new 4.80-8 tires for my trailer.

New ones mounted and balances are $30 a piece at walmart.

Or, I can have brand new Kenda Loadstars + new wheels for $33 a piece from etrailer.com

https://www.etrailer.com/Tires-and-Wheels/Kenda/AM30020.html

My old rims are pretty rusty and reason I need new tires is one of them isn't seating right and won't hold air.

I'm thinking get the 2 new ones from etrailer, keep the one decent one I have as a spare and scrap the extra?

 

[lckstckn2smknbrls]

I hand mount my trailer tires it's not hard. I use my angle grinder with a wire wheel to clean up old rims. I've never balanced the smaller size trailer tires.
In your case the new wheel tire combo seems like the better deal.

 

[TheBassinBarber]

I would say it basically comes down to need. If you dont need them right away, then order the ones from e trailer.com, if its urgent then get the ones from wally world. I have used them before with no problems. A spare tire can be a lifesaver for sure, so make sure you keep one or two on your travels. Tight lines!

 

[New River Rat]

I'm thinking get the 2 new ones from etrailer, keep the one decent one I have as a spare and scrap the extra?

.....and there ya go!

 

[Slough Runner]

You might also check out a complete hub, bearings, wheel, tire combo. It all depends on how your current bearings are. Can't beat the price this way. Piece of mind is worth a few extra bucks. Look it up at Northern Tool.

 

[Riverdog]

You might also check out trailer parts super store. https://www.easternmarine.com/ I always order new tires/rims combo when replacing tires on my pontoon. Of course it's hard to find 20.5x8x10s any other way. I always have plenty of spares. :wink:


https://www.easternmarine.com/8-and-10-Trailer-Tire-Rim/
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Qty:
H188 4.80x8 Trailer Tire & Galvanized Rim, Load Range C
H188 4.80x8 Trailer Tire & Galvanized Rim, Load Range C


Load Range: C (6-ply rating) Max. Capacity: 745 lbs. each Maximum PSI: 90 lbs.
Overall Diameter: 16.1" Rim Finish: Galvanized
Solid Non-Spoke Wheel STOCK # 1619081 = 4 on 4
STOCK # 1619082 = 5 on 4.5

$31.95
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H188 4.80x8 Trailer Tire & Painted Rim, Load Range C
H188 4.80x8 Trailer Tire & Painted Rim, Load Range C


Load Range: C (6-ply rating) Max. Capacity: 745 lbs. each Maximum PSI: 90 lbs.
Overall Diameter: 16.1" Rim Finish: Painted White
Solid Non-Spoke Wheel STOCK # 1619079 = 4 on 4
STOCK # 1619080 = 5 on 4.5

$29.99
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I believe these are internally balanced. I know my pontoon tires come that way.