one more boat trailer question....i promise! lol

[TNBronzeback]

So i found a place online and the prices seem pretty good....im a little fuzzy on the ratings though so i figured i would ask fellow consumers instead of a salesman.
I have a 14ft flat bottom jon boat and a simple trailer....
Do i want 4-ply tires or 6-ply tires?
What rating do i want? I see they are in an alphabetic style rating...looks like for my tires i need i have the option for C or D......maybe B, C, or D. I dont have the page pulled up as i type this.
Ofcourse i use the express way so i would want a highway rated tire.
My tires now are 4.80-12.

I would assume i would want the 6-ply D rated tires, but i dont know how swaying and balance on the trailer are figured into that rating.

Maybe at this rate in 2-3 more years i will have me some new rubber! Lol.

[TroutFiend]

I have a Tracker 15' Jon with 10hp outboard, TM & battery. The trailer is a Shorelander, I got all this from BPS 2 years ago. The tires are Carlisle Trail Star 4.80 x 12 , 5 lug / 785 lb max load. They read 2 ply sidewall and 2 ply tread. Good luck with them so far. But I need a spare, do you mind sharing web link?

[Pookie]

I would assume i would want the 6-ply D rated tires, but i dont know how swaying and balance on the trailer are figured into that rating.

Maybe at this rate in 2-3 more years i will have me some new rubber! Lol.
Always buy the best you can afford. 2-Ply tires will get you to the ramp and back...maybe. 4-Ply is better, and 6 is better than that. When you are changing a tire on the side of the road at 10:30 at night, you will thank me.

[Halli]

http://www.boatus.com/magazine/trailering/2012/june/boat-trailer-tires.asp

[TNBronzeback]

Trout Fiend,
here is the link of the place that i found online....so far, the best prices i have found.
http://www.easternmarine.com/12-and-13-Trailer-Tire-Rim/

Thanks Pookie, that helps. Thats what i was thinking, but i figured i should ask instead of assume and have problems down the road.

Halli, Thanks for posting that, that also helps!

Thanks for the help guys, i think im knowledgeable enough now to buy some tires and rims.

[Reel Tune]

I agree with Pokie, buy the bust you can afford.

[Halli]

, buy the bust you can afford.

Yep Bust on the mind haha!

I say move up to the most common tire size there is what ever that may be and that way if ya have a problem the availability of said size will be easy to procure.

[Reel Tune]

ha, ha. Yep buy the biggest you can afford in that aspect, and no regrets:)