What Causes Trailer Tire Failure

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I keep having blowouts on same side, Anne tire. How can i test to see if my trailer brakes are causing this?

asked by: Candra R

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Typically trailer tires fail for the following 3 reasons.

1) Keep your tires fully inflated to the maximum pressure listed on the tire sidewall. Unlike a passenger car tire, trailer tires feature a stronger sidewall designed to provide greater stability when under load. Failure to fully inflate the tires can cause heat build-up, leading to premature tire failure. Also, a tire only will only realize its specified load rating when inflated to its maximum psi shown on the tire.

2) Do not overload your tires. Your towing system will only be as strong as the capacity of its lowest-rated component. Running your tires when loaded above their stated capacity will increase the heat build-up, shortening your tire life.

3) Most trailer tires are only rated up to 65 mph. Consistently traveling at higher speeds will increase the heat in the tires, which again will shorten their life.

Brakes don't normally cause the tires to fail unless the tire is locking up all the time, which if that is the case you would probably know this already.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

There are a few things to consider when purchasing new tires and wheels for your camper. A wider tire such as the Westlake ST225 #LHAW124 can certainly provide more traction on the road than the factory size tires on your camper, however this might…

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Answer 2

The axle you have that can take brakes probably has a 4-bolt mounting pattern for the brakes. You could use Dexter brakes #23-48 for the right and #23-47 for the left. If the mounting flange doesn't take a 4-bolt assembly let me know. In addition…

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Answer 3

Brake magnet wires like what are on the brake assembly #23-106 that you referenced can be wired up with either wire getting the positive and the other getting the ground. As long as current runs through them it doesn't matter which wire gets the…

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Answer 4

One wheel locking up on your trailers brakes could be for a few reason. Most likely it's due to a brake assembly that is out of adjustment. You want to adjust the assemblies so there is only a light drag on them when they are turned by hand.…

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Answer 5

The red wire from your Dexter DX2 brake controller #58-8 needs to be wired to the cold side of the stop light switch, which on your 2013 Chevy Silverado corresponds to a light blue wire with a white stripe. This wire should ONLY be hot when the brake…

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You should be able to use bracket #2178. I have included a picture showing the measurements for you. I was able to read the instructions for the controller from the Dexter site but I can send you a copy in a separate email.

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Answer 7

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 8

While we may have an option for you, we do not have the exact specs on your Allis grease seal part number 5013 29772. However, with the 1.6" ID and 2.5" OD measurements you provides, that is very close to our #58846. This particular grease…

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Answer 9

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 10

The number you provided, "7753400" is a patent number which corelates to the Equalizer for E-Z Flex Suspension part #013-144-03. This is for a single equalizer but if you need the entire kit it's the Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit part…

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Answer 11

For your enclosed trailer application I have several suggestions for adding interior lighting that you can control directly via a switch. Since your current 4-pole trailer wiring does NOT include a 12V auxiliary power feed that could power inside…

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Answer 12

The only way you could power interior dome lights on a trailer without it being connected to a tow vehicle would be to power the lights with a battery like a breakaway battery. How you choose to wire up the batteries will in the end be up to you, but…

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