sid1
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pwcdfrcamper,
This is the tire that would fit my trailer.
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/tires/maxxis/product/submitProductSize.do?pc=46113&typ=Trailer&tmn=M8008+ST+Radial+BS
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vanman250
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That doesn't seem like much of a deal when you figure everything in. I paid less then that at the local dealer and that was installed. I would call around some local places first. I am on the other coast so maybe that make a difference.
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smkettner
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I remove my wheels and take two at a time while the spare and the jack hold the axles.
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new2traveling
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smkettner wrote:I remove my wheels and take two at a time while the spare and the jack hold the axles
Wouldn't it be a bit safer to use a jack stand on the frame fore and aft of the wheels and axles? 
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chuck44l
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I take mine in to have it done as i have found they don't knock anything off for me doing the hard part which is removing and replacing the tires on the trailer. If you are concerned they will damage the frame then make sure you are present when they jack up the trailer.
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bar_20
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So you buy a tire from an on-line tire store. Let's say you have a tire problem like tire seperation. Who's going to help you for a warranty replacement? Unless you are saving a couple of hundred dollars by purchasing on-line and I am including shipping, mounting, your time to jack up your trailer and take the tires down to have them mounted and balanced. I have looked into purchasing car tires on-line from a place like Tire Rack. When you take in all the extra charges that go with on-line purchasing, I found the cost to be close to the same and a better piece of mind by purchasing locally.
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armyhockeynut
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As to the cost of the tires. I just purchased 2 Goodyear Marathons ST225 75R15 D @ $126 each from the local tire dealer (Merchants, part of the NTB family with Tire Kingdom) They are installing one and I will bring another tire to them when I replace that one. No way was my trailer and truck fitting in his lot.
While I was sitting on the side of the road with a blow out, the service provider that Good Sam's ERS contacted was willing to come out with a new tire and install on the rim for $210.00....BUT that is another story. Needless to say, I said NO.
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smkettner
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chuck44l wrote:I take mine in to have it done as i have found they don't knock anything off for me doing the hard part which is removing and replacing the tires on the trailer. If you are concerned they will damage the frame then make sure you are present when they jack up the trailer.
Make sure they use a torque wrench also. I would pay the fee and do the work all myself if they would let me use the tire machine, balancer etc. It has been so long since I have had anyone do quality work it is just pathetic. Quality is when the person does at least as good a job as I can do myself. They are the trained pros.... it should be easy for them.
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StuartW
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bar_20 wrote:So you buy a tire from an on-line tire store. Let's say you have a tire problem like tire seperation. Who's going to help you for a warranty replacement? Unless you are saving a couple of hundred dollars by purchasing on-line and I am including shipping, mounting, your time to jack up your trailer and take the tires down to have them mounted and balanced. I have looked into purchasing car tires on-line from a place like Tire Rack. When you take in all the extra charges that go with on-line purchasing, I found the cost to be close to the same and a better piece of mind by purchasing locally.
x2. If you do your homework you should be able to get a comparable price from a local dealer and keep the business in your home town at the same time. You'll also stand a better chance of getting 'fresh' tires and post-sale support if something does happen.
My one and only time using a place like Tire Rack (I'm not saying it was actually them but ...) I got a bad set of tires and it was a major PITA to get everything squared away.
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chaparralboatman
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I dont understand why anyone would by trailer tires on line. Do you do that with your cars? I would venture to say no. I purchase mine from my local tire dealer because I can be assured he will stand behind any problems.
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