With warmer weather teasing me with little spurts here and there I'm getting the bug to start getting started prepping for spring boating. I was out getting my tire size so as to order a spare which I never seemed to get around to ordering last year. I'm noticing some weather cracks radially around my tires so I guess I'm looking at replacing both tires also instead of just getting a spare. My Landau poontoon trailer has 20.5x8x10 (load range D) tires on it. There doesn't appear to be too many choices of brands in this small size. My problem/question: I've found Carlisle of course (with two models) and Loadstar. Is this about the extent of coverage to expect? I've read thread after thread of the evils of Carlisle tires and admit to being a bit gunshy at this point. I've seen very little on Loadstar, which doesn't help much. I'm not trying to ignite another tire war thread 
but just looking for some choices I might have missed that come in my size and where you can buy them. I probably tow 100-200 miles a year at this point and could tow more if I ever get this old 'toon in better shape! So I'm not a very avid traveler. Our closest favorite lake is only 20 miles away. At this point I would have to be thinking of going Carlisle, gunshy or not, just due to the lack of alternatives and their availability. Also one more thing. Has anyone ever had too hard of a time dismounting and then mounting this size? I'm an auto tech experienced with mounting odd tires for my mowers, tiller, and other oddities. I just might buy the tires and use my rims which at first glance appear in good shape. If not it will be the usual tire/wheel purchase. Does galv. last longer than white painted???...Oh the choices! Thanks for any help or insight given! Bring on spring! Can you tell I have cabin fever?
but just looking for some choices I might have missed that come in my size and where you can buy them. I probably tow 100-200 miles a year at this point and could tow more if I ever get this old 'toon in better shape! So I'm not a very avid traveler. Our closest favorite lake is only 20 miles away. At this point I would have to be thinking of going Carlisle, gunshy or not, just due to the lack of alternatives and their availability. Also one more thing. Has anyone ever had too hard of a time dismounting and then mounting this size? I'm an auto tech experienced with mounting odd tires for my mowers, tiller, and other oddities. I just might buy the tires and use my rims which at first glance appear in good shape. If not it will be the usual tire/wheel purchase. Does galv. last longer than white painted???...Oh the choices! Thanks for any help or insight given! Bring on spring! Can you tell I have cabin fever? 