Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Trailer Tire Advice

Posted by akimbeau on 10/04/21 - 6:04 PM
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Hello,
I have an 1983 Montauk 17 on a 2008 Karavan trailer. The trailer has a Boston Whaler decal on it and a folding trailer neck. I bought the boat recently and put 2 new 185 80 13 load c tires on it. I took the boat on an extended trip, 1500 miles thru Arizona, and blew out one of the new tires( I think it got a puncture and I ran it flat for a few miles...destroyed it.) I was told I would be better off going to 15" wheels for better load handling. I had a couple hundred pounds of camping gear in the boat when towing and want to do the same on an upcoming trip down to Baja Mexico were the roads are even worse. Any recommendations for what wheels and tires to put on the trailer to make things more durable? Thanks!

Kim