Oppinions Needed!! Trailer wheels and tires

[majestic]

Tanner....somehow a decade has passed you by. Starting price on a Boatmate trailer is 5.6K (or higher), then add LED lights, backup light, swing away tongue, extra axle, spare, pimp rims, pimp tires, blah blah blah.....and everything else. $2500 trailers was pre 2002/2003. It's 2010....everything has doubled execpt salaries.

I'm wondering if were going to see $3.00 a gallon again this summer.

We are at $3.00 a gallon in Seattle already! We have a $.28 cent per gallon gas tax that doesn't help though.

[chpthril]

Bling, such as big wheels, LEDs, stereos, and other options, adds to the "curb appeal, but in the end, adds little to the bottom line price.

Example: the hot blond w/dble-D's would be nice, but does that that make her better in the sac then the frumpy Burnett at the end of the bar?

Another: the 20K swimming pool you put in may help your house sell faster the one down the street, but you wont get the 20K investment back.

[Nobody]

I do know what a new trailer sells for, but your not selling a new trailer. Your dealing in a used commodity that not many people have use for. Also it is very boat specific at that. I realize new that trailer goes around 8-10K. Hell, pull up your Nada value for it. You do not get half of what a trailer is worth, like your trying to get. Like I said.... Just last year Boatmate had 5 of their trailers that were considered "overstock" that sold for $2500 a piece... now they were tandom axle, but it was their bling bling trailer. There's a reason you haven't sold it in a year of trying! LOL. But I do wish you luck, at least you've changed your ways on here! Personally, I'd keep it if I were you! You'll want it come time to sell the boat!

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I stand corrected.... I pulled up the NADA for you, and your right in line. I still don't think it'll move at that price.... but you never know! LOL

Tanner...I believe you want our super bling triple axle, pimped to the 9's trailer. Go ahead, make us an offer. You never know??

[gman]

I know there is a lot of discussion on type of tires for a trailer. here are a couple of articles on type of tire use on trialers note the discussion regarding derating auto tires

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...ire-Basics.htm

http://www.boatus.com/trailerclub/trailer_tires.asp

http://www.taskmasterproducts.com/ac...ailertires.pdf

[Nobody]

Nobody you really need to be around 1800-2200 for that trailer.... Your way to high, that's why it's not selling. Doesn't matter what you think the rims, etc. add to the value. I actually looked at it when you first posted it up, but then I saw your price...lol. FYI... boatmate sells their overstocks sometimes around $2500.... just to give you reference.

As for the trailer tire vs. car tire argument... I will never buy another trailer w/ trailer tires again. The ride is so much better with the low profile car tires. I've instantly seen less de-treading and blow-outs by running car tires. I don't care what the experts say, I'm starting to believe the car tires are just built better as a pure safety matter. Think about it.... companies get sued if a car tires fails and causes a fatal accident. Usually if a trailer tire fails, you get a damaged fender and that's about it. Think about how many times we hear about people having blow-outs with their trailers....I don't really hear this on the boat trailers sporting car tires (not saying it doesn't happen).

Trailer is sold! You missed out Tanner.

[Nobody]

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