Hi Everyone,

I went to purchase a 6x16 enclosed tandem trailer from a local dealer...and apparently it is an odd size. They had 6x14...or 7x16...so long story short...I had to order it. Should take 5 or 6 weeks to get in.

My question...is that it comes with bias tires...and I am wondering if I need to replace them immediately? Or just use them...until they wear out?

I don't plan on putting a lot of miles on the trailer...but one never knows.

So...any experience with bias over radial? I'm all ears...


biz

 

Generally they will be fine if they are a decent brand, and aren't overloaded, aren't under inflated, are protected from UV, and their speed rating is not exceeded.

What size/load range are we talking about?

 

Actually...I don't know the exact size...or load rating. I do know they are 15"...and that is about it.

YES...I totally agree about caring for the tires. I always make sure before towing that my tires are properly aired...and will have a hard time overloading the new enclosed trailer. It has a GVWR at 7000 lbs...and my cargo will consist of 2ea 2011 Sportsman XP Touring's. Plus some equipment. No way I'll reach the 4000+ payload limits.

But I do appreciate you mentioning the weight concerns. It adds to this thread for other folks that might come across this info.

I hope the bias will work for my needs...but time will tell. If they do not track well...or have a tendency to cause the trailer sway...then off they come and on go radials.

More comments...


biz

 

Well, I'd say try them out and see how they do, before you spend money to replace what may be perfectly fine tires...

 

Yeah...I think that is just what I'll do. Thanks!


biz

 

A lot of trailer companies usually choose a good tire that lays over well on dual and triple+ axles and use them on all their trailers.

 

I sure hope so. But...if I'll just keep a close eye on the bias tires...and any issues...I'll buy some quality radials. I believe safety first...

I'm just so excited to get the call that the trailer is in...and ready for me to pick it up. Once that happens...then off to my Polaris dealer to purchase the two touring machines.


biz

 

I ran with the stock tires on my trailer until I had a blowout on the freeway with a trailer full of quads.
Purchased new radials and it tracks so much better now.

 

Hey Red...appreciate you posting your experience. I'm def going to monitor the bias tires...and if I don't like them...OFF they come and on with radials.


biz

 

Biz, I have a 12' single axle trailer and by the time I got to the shoulder, the tire was shredded and the wheel was destroyed.