Top Boat Trailer Tires for 2023

This Year’s Top Boat Trailer Tires

It won’t shock you to hear that using high performance, dependable boat trailer tires matters, right? Let’s face it. Your boat trailer—whether it’s a bunk trailer or a roller trailer—is carrying precious cargo, your key to a summer of fun and memories. That’s why you don’t want to mess with the potential dangers that come with running less than the top rated boat trailer tires. For example, tires made with low quality rubber may require a longer distance to come to a complete stop, which can be dangerous. Lesser quality trailer tires can provide poor, irregular traction leading to difficulties in braking and maneuvering, thereby increasing the risk of skidding or jackknifing. Tires that don’t wear evenly can lead to decreased control and inconsistent handling and stability, and can cause heat build-up leading to tire failure and blowouts. Plus, run-of-the-mill tires can place additional stress on other trailer components such as axles, bearings, and suspension systems, leading to premature wear and failure, compromising the trailer’s safety and functionality. Who needs any of that?

Boat Trailer Tire “Must-Have” Considerations

The best boat trailer tires start with top quality construction including the finest rubber compounds and state-of-the-art manufacturing processes. But beyond that, you need to pay attention to several factors to be sure you’re getting the best boat trailer tires for you.

• Load Capacity: The load rating of each tire represents the maximum weight the tire is designed to carry, including the weight of the trailer plus the weight of the cargo, at a given inflation pressure. This rating capacity is identified by a letter (or number) on each tire’s sidewall. The higher the letter, the more load the tire can carry. Conventional wisdom suggests choosing tires with a load rating that exceeds the total weight of your boat and trailer to provide a buffer.
• Ply Rating: The ply rating of trailer tires refers to the number of layers, or plies, that make up the tire’s internal structure providing an indication of overall strength. Historically, the number of plies in a tire was an important indicator, but modern tire technology has allowed for tires with fewer plies to provide the same level of strength and durability as tires with more plies. Here at Treadworld, “Ply Rating/Load Range” which will show up as a letter/number such as 14/G—which corresponds to a load capacity equivalent to 14 plies and a load range of “G”—which equals a capacity of 4,400 lbs. at 96 PSI.
• Speed Rating: The speed rating lets you know the speed the tire can safely maintain over time. A higher speed rating indicates you will have better control and handling at higher speeds, and that the tire can take the extra heat. Of course, it should go without saying that when you’re carrying a heavy load, it’s smart not to push the limits because excessive speeds result in excessive heat build-up.
• Tread Pattern:You’ll want to choose a tread pattern that’s optimal for your typical towing conditions. If you frequently tow on rough or off-road terrain, consider tires with more aggressive treads and larger voids between the tread blocks for improved traction and self-cleaning. For trailers that encounter a mix of highway and off-road conditions, all-terrain tread patterns are a good choice. If you mostly tow your boat on highways and well-maintained roads, opt for tires with a smoother tread pattern for reduced rolling resistance, better fuel efficiency and a quieter ride.

Which RubberMaster Tires Are Best for Your Boat Trailer?

Here’s a brief rundown of our selection of RubberMaster boat trailer tires. You’ll find complete descriptions and details on the website.

1. RubberMaster All Steel & ST Radial Trailer Tires

RubberMaster All Steel Radial Trailer Tires and RubberMaster ST Radial Trailer Tires are ideal for larger boats and heavier trailers, offering load capacities up to 4,400 lbs. per tire, with ply ratings up to 14/G to handle heavy loads, and speed ratings up to 87 miles per hour.

2. RubberMaster High Speed Trailer Tire Bias 258

RubberMaster High Speed Trailer Tire Bias 258 are designed to handle trailers with mid-sized powerboats, day sailors and small to mid-sized fishing boats and personal watercraft with load capacities up to 2,540 lbs. per tire, and ply ratings up to 8D for strength and durability.

3. RubberMaster High Speed Trailer Tires Bias S368

RubberMaster High Speed Trailer Tires Bias S368 offer sizes with load capacities up to 1,520 lbs. and ply ratings up to 10E, which means they can handle many varieties of boat trailers carrying many varieties of boats, offering a smooth ride with low noise, top traction and even wear.

4. RubberMaster High Speed Trailer Tires Bias S378 and S380

RubberMaster High Speed Trailer Tires Bias S378 and RubberMaster High Speed Trailer Tires Bias S380 feature lower profile designs with load capacities ranging to 1075 lbs. and ply ratings up to 8D ideal for smaller trailers and boats like jon boats, kayaks or canoes, aluminum boats or fiberglass boats

5. RubberMaster Low Platform Trailer Tires

RubberMaster Low Platform Trailer Tires have load capacities of around 3,100 lbs. and ply ratings of 14G, making them perfect for large fishing boat trailers, powerboat trailers and pontoon boat trailers.

You Also Have the Option of Getting Wheel and Tire Packages for Your Boat Trailer

You can get the RubberMaster Tire quality you want in rim and tire packages. You may want to consider going that route for a few reasons, including time saving and convenience, since getting wheels and tires for trailers together, instead of separately, offers both with regard to selection time and installation time. Plus, with a tire and wheel assembly, there are no worries about getting mismatched sizes that aren’t compatible because the tire is matched to the wheel—something that contributes to the safety factor. Because the tire and rim combos are a matched set consisting of the right tire matched to the right wheel, you can avoid uneven and premature wear that can lead to failures and blowouts, as well as stress added to other parts of your equipment. Finally, trailer wheel and tire combos save you money two ways. First, the trailer tire wheel combo costs you less than buying the tire and the wheel, and the valve stem (which is included with every Treadworld wheel and tire package), separately. And second, you don’t have to pay to have the tire mounted on the wheel, or if you install it yourself, you save the value of your time spent.
Convenience, time savings, safety, and savings in dollars and cents, what’s not to love?

Count on RubberMaster Tires for Your Boat Trailer

No matter which RubberMaster Tires are the right choice for your boat trailer, you can be confident in the fact that all our RubberMaster Trailer Tires are manufactured to strict tolerances from top rubber compounds, then triple-tested for quality, balance and uniformity before being X-rayed to be sure they’re perfect. Additionally, SteelMaster Wheels undergo several strict quality checks to provide you with “never-let-you-down” quality. Selecting is a breeze with the handy Treadworld product selector tool on the homepage, along with comprehensive product descriptions providing details like load capacities, ply ratings, speed ratings, and tread patterns for each product. Then shipping is fast, and your satisfaction is guaranteed with our no-hassle Ultimate Advantage Warranty. Don’t hesitate to contact our tire experts via live chat or email with any questions you may have, and to get the ideal boat trailer tires or assemblies—or the perfect ATV tires, UTV tires, agricultural tires, lawn and garden tires, trailer tires and many others—from our extensive selection.