Recommended Tire for a 20-Foot Pontoon Boat Trailer Traveling Down the Highway
Updated 05/19/2025 | Published 05/20/2015
Question:
I have a single axle trailer for a 20-foot pontoon boat and I live in NC and want to trailer my pontoon to up state NY. I had a bad experience with a tire from tractor supply that heated up and came completly apart on the highway doing 65 - 70 mph. I need to but some good tires on my trailer and any info would be a great help. What is the best speed to drive with this type of tire. Thanks.
asked by: Brian
Expert Reply:
Sorry to hear your tire heated up and came apart.
Special trailer tires are typically rated to operate at a maximum speed of 65 mph and should always be inflated to their maximum air pressure stated on the tire.
I would certainly go with a radial tire over bias because radials run cooler and flexes more giving it better contact with the road.
I included a link to all the radial tires we currently offer and if you provide me your tire size I would be more than happy to make a recommendation.
Take a look at the informative articles too.
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Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire with 10" Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range E
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Bruce
5/12/2025
I have a dual axle galvanized pontoon trailer for a 20' pontoon. The tires on it are size 5 30-12 load range D. I believe they are bias tires. I had a tire blowout on the freeway. I want to get a better tire and wish for your expertise. What would you recommend? thanks Bruce