Don't let this happen to you!

[Old dog 417]

I knew my trailer tires might be getting close to needing to be replaced but since I check their pressure regularly, there's no sign of weather checking, and the tread measures

7/32" I thought surely I can wait until Fall. I didn't stop to think about just how old they were. Turns out they're 6 years old and many sources recommend their replacement

by age 5. 

There has been some threads on OAC about trailer tires and the need to replace them based on age and not tread wear but time really flies when you're having fun and

I forgot just how old mine had become. I would encourage everyone that pulls a trailer to locate the date of manufacture code on it's tires so you're fully aware of their age .

It's my understanding that until recently all ST tires have been produced overseas and perhaps not to the standards we might expect.  In my case new tires aren't the complete

fix. I also needed a new fender  and a leaf spring bracket that the fender attaches to. I'm very thankful no damage occurred to the boat and I was able to safely get onto the

shoulder out of the way of traffic without incident. So, all things considered I was pretty lucky. The uncomfortable feeling that came over me while changing that tire...

wondering if all drivers whizzing past in the adjoining lane were being attentive or talking/texting and possibly weaving. Let's just say, that's not something I would want anybody

to have to endure!

Hopefully, we can all learn something from my mistake and spend more time fishing and less time fixing.

Tight lines to ya.

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

[snagged in outlet 3]

Whoa!  Glad you're okay.  

I'm with on changing the tire on the side of the road.  People texting are weaving all over the place.  I wish there was some way to disable texting while driving.  Two weeks ago I got merged onto the shoulder by a texter who swerved right into me.  I honked and then they gave me the finger.  While I'm still driving down the shoulder.

[Gavin]

Glad you are OK! Usually  replace our trailer tires every 3-4 years...Thanks for the reminder.

 

[Mitch f]

Most of the time I just buy the wheel and tire together on Amazon or EBay. They are so cheap and I don't need to mess with putting the tire on.