Cheap used trailer tyres
Just a heads up to anyone looking for some cheap trailer tyres - I needed new tyres for upcoming Exmouth trip and having already spent quite a bit on the trailer (axle, springs, hubs), I started looking for a cheaper option than the $80-$100 each for new tyres.
I found an outfit called Tyresave in Medina (Rockingham) that sell near-new used tyres for about $40-50 a pop (includes fitting and valve) . Not wanting to replace one set of old perished rubber with another, I thought I'd go down and give them a proper look over.
The guy down there (unfortunately didn't get his name) was really helpful and knowledgeable. He showed me how to find the age of the tyres (turns out the ones on my trailer were 15yrs old 
), then he went through the options , showing me which tyres have the harder compounds (better for trailers) and also recommended that I get a slightly narrower tyre as mine were just sticking out past the side of the mud-guard (new axle was 25mm longer). Ended up getting a matching pair of Kumhos that were only year old and looked almost new.
Anyway, it seems rare to find good service and value these days so thought I'd just give them a shout out, and if anyone here needs cheap new rubber, i'd definitely recommend them.
dkonig82
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Sounds good, might give them
Sounds good, might give them a ring. Shame they are down in Rockingham though!
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bradz
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Roll Rite Tyres - Balcatta
If you are North of the river you could also try Roll Rite Tyres in Balcatta. They deal in new and second hand tyres.
From memory 13inch Light truck tyres are around the $60 mark. Good people too.
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