Is A Bent Axle Causing Uneven Tire Wear on Single Axle Boat Trailer?
Question:
I have excessive wear on the inside of the driver side tire on my single axle boat trailer. Ive been told my axle is bent. Is this likely to be correct?
asked by: Todd B
Expert Reply:
Many things can cause uneven tire wear, including a bent axle, an overloaded trailer, and worn or broken suspension components.
A trailer axle should be slightly arched, with the high spot in the center of the trailer and the spindles on either end being slightly lower. When the trailer is loaded the arch will flatten, placing the trailer tire treads in full contact with the road surface. A damaged axle may place the outside edge of the tires in greater contact with the road, rather than the whole tread. A worn or damaged suspension component might cause the trailer to track incorrectly, which would also affect the alignment of the wheels and cause uneven wear.
If you can't determine the issue by inspecting it yourself, I would recommend that you have your boat trailer inspected by a professional trailer dealer to determine the specific cause.
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Loadstar ST205/75D15 Bias Trailer Tire - Load Range C
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range C
- 205/75-15
- 15 Inch
- Kenda
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