Quote Originally Posted by Ptownkid View Post
I agree about the brakes, but a tandem is overkill for a comp...(i do like your point about the tire though, but it's rare)

Definitely not rare, especially on an older trailer where the tires may be pretty old. If a tire is 5 years old, regardless of its condition it should be replaced. These bias ply tires aren't like a radial. They go through heat cycles and lose their integrity, especially if they're under inflated (which I'll bet 95% of boat owners tires are). Pair those factors with a driver that thinks barreling down a highway at 75-80mph with a boat in tow is okay, and blowouts are actually pretty common. A tire with a load range of C, which most ST trailer tires are, aren't even designed for speeds in excess of 65mph. Trailer tires should be filled to their max PSI to run at 65 mph for a load range C tire. D, and E rated tires are a different story, but should still be inflated to max psi.