Troubleshooting Uneven Tire Wear On Trailer
Question:
I have a 2005 Wildwood travel trailer 29 FT. I have replaced all four tires this past spring. I have noticed faster and uneven tread wear on the passenger siderear tire only forward tire is ok What could be the reason for this?
asked by: M. B
Helpful Expert Reply:
Typically, when a tire displays excessive wear on the inside of the tread (closest to the trailer), it means that the trailer is consistently being overloaded. When the trailer carries more weight than the axle is rated for, the trailer wheels can bow as shown in the diagram I provided.
Broken or excessively worn suspension components can cause this as well. Examine the components like the leaf springs and shackle links and replace if necessary.
You will also want to make sure that your tires are inflated to the maximum pressure listed on the sidewall. Unlike passenger vehicle tires, trailer tires need to be kept inflated to their maximum pressure at all times.
Determine the capacity of your trailer and do not exceed it. The trailer might have a plate somewhere on it listing the capacity. If you are unsure of the axle capacity, if you could respond with the diameter of the axle, the diameter of the hubs or drums and the number of the wheel lugs, I might be able to determine the axle capacity for you.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
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
more information >
Featured Help Information
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Video: MORryde Tandem Axle Trailer Suspension Upgrade Kit Installation
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Shop: MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers - 2-1/4" Long Shackle Straps
- Search Results: trailer suspension parts
- Search Results: leaf spring bushings
- Search Results: trailer leaf springs
- Search Results: equalizer
- Shop: Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle
- Shop: Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit for Tandem-Axle Trailers - 1-3/4" Wide Double Eye Springs
- Q&A: How to Pick Out Replacement Leaf Spring for Jayco Fifth Wheel
- Q&A: How to Determine if a Trailer Axle is Out of Alignment or Suspension is Worn
- Q&A: Proper Way to Tighten Trailer Spindle of Castle Nut
- Search Results: trailer axle
- Shop: Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - Easy Grease - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 89" Long - 3,500 lbs
- Q&A: Lug Nut Torque Chart for Trailer Wheels
- Q&A: Replacement Bearings and Grease Seal for Lippert 3,500 lb Axle for Jayco Trailer
- Q&A: Replacement for Lippert 3,500 Lb LCI35-SB-85-68.5 Axle
- Shop: Trailer Axle with Idler Hubs - 4" Drop - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 89" Long - 3,500 lbs
- Shop: Trailer Axle with Idler Hubs - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 89" Long - 3,500 lbs
- Q&A: Can Trailer Hubs Be Shimmed to Adjust Camber
- Search Results: converter charger
- Shop: MORryde Safe-T-Rail Telescoping RV Hand Rail
- Video: Review of MORryde Safe-T-Rail Telescoping RV Handrail - MR54BR
- Search Results: 44649
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Video: SumoSprings Trailer Helper Springs Review
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
on Trailer Tires and Wheels
