Trailer Tires

[Miranda_and_Oscar]

I have read some old threads about this but a lot of them do not list what type of trailer it is and I am still confused! I bought an '88 Cotner Two Horse Bumper Pull (no dressing room- but was told it is extra tall and extra wide). It has been sitting in the grass for a while and the tires it came with are now dry rotted. I want to get new ones but have no idea what to get. I have no knowledge on tires.

I want them strong enough to pull the trailer with two horses, hay and water. I tried finding the empty trailer weight online but haven’t had much luck…I am going to see if the trailer has a plaque on it with the info. I don’t want mega tires capable of towing a goose-neck with living quarters across the country. Trying to keep this affordable but I want whatever is safe for what I am doing.

[clanter]

I tried finding the empty trailer weight online but haven’t had much luck.

we used a platform scale used to weigh trucks at the local rock yard … cost us a dollar to have the trailer weighed … also we paid a $1 each for each horse just to check to see if the weight tapes was somewhat accurate (it was)

[cutter99]

You won’t find the weight actually on the trailer. Since it is a Cotner and built in PA, the title should have the weight on it. If not, find scale, usually a quarry or farmer’s coop will have one, or find a truck stop with a CAT scale. CAT scales will run about $10-15, and it is well worth the investment.

Tires are not something you want to attempt to scrimp on. The cheaper the tire, the more likely issues. Go for a heavier ply tire and get the best quality you can afford.

You should be able to get the size of the tire off the tires the trailer currently has, and then start researching what tire is the best for your money.

Congratulations on your new trailer and safe travels!

[Guilherme]

The weights on the titles and vehicles most of the time are limiting or taxable weights, not the actual curb weight. For that you have to have a scale. Clanter has a Good Deal going. Our local CAT scale at the nearest truck stop charges $25 and will give you the weight of the total on the scale. I don’t remember if it breaks it down between truck and tow. If not then you have to unhook and do one or the other separately.

G.

[workin_onit]

Take it to a Belle Tire or something similar and they will help you out and change the tires.

[Jim_in_PA]

Why not just call Pete at Cotner and ask him for the correct specifications for the trailer you acquired? Phone Toll Free: 888-856-3138 or (Direct) 610-847-2237

[kcmel]

I had that trailer. It weighed either 2600 or 2800 lbs. I put class D trailer tires on it, which might have been overkill but I felt safer than going with class C.

ETA: the weight was on a plate near the trailer hitch with the model # etc. It was also on the title.

[enjoytheride]

I got class D trailer tires for my bumper pull for $50 from Wal Mart. I’m really happy with them.

[Horseman15]

I wouldn’t go with anything less than an 8 ply tire. You’re always safer going heavier. I have an old steel Glick 2 horse with a dressing room. It came with 8 ply tires but when I replace them I’ll put 10 ply tires on it. I have a 38 gallon water tank and a few other things added in to it now.

[bredtom]

Don’t go cheap when it comes to trailer tires. Try to invest on quality ones like Maxxis, Denman and Goodyear tires. Go with an 8-ply rating or more. Since you have a used trailer, don’t forget to check the alignment of the axel. Then, always check the tire pressure before hauling