Reasons for Trailer Tires Wearing on Inside of Tire Tread
Question:
Put new axel under boat trailer tires wear on in side the place that did the axle exchange said that some time this is normal. Both sides wear the same. Is he full of it or is it true
asked by: Dean M
Expert Reply:
If the tires are properly inflated, the trailer is not overloaded, and axle and suspension are properly aligned, the tires should be wearing normally rather than only on the inside.
Tires should always be inflated to the maximum pressure listed on the tire's sidewall. This maintains the tires weight capacity and helps them perform and wear best. If the tires are underinflated, especially if the boat is near the trailer's max capacity, the tires can wear on the inside rather than evenly around the tread.
Overloading the trailer can cause the axle to flatten out and make the tires ride at an angle, causing the load to ride on the inside of the tire tread. If the replacement axle is rated lower than the original axle on the boat trailer, this could be causing the tires to ride at an angle and only wear on the inside tread.
If the trailer suspension is not just perfectly squared and the axle straight, the tires can reflect this by wearing unevenly. A bent suspension component can cause the suspension alignment to be off and make the tires ride differently. Another component on the trailer to check is the hub. If the hubs are loose the tires can wear unevenly.
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Karrier ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E
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- 235/85-16
- 16 Inch
- M - 81 mph
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