Excessive Outer and Center Tread Wear Only on One Side of New Boat Trailer

Question:

Boat trailer tire right side heavy wear outside to middle tread. Worn in less of 1000 miles. This is on new trailer.

asked by: Don

Expert Reply:

The outside tread wear usually occurs when there isn't enough load on the trailer to flatten out the axle enough. If that were the case you should see it on both sides. Just on one side could indicate that something in the suspension is loose or damaged on that one side or the spindle or other part of the running gear is damaged or was installed improperly. If the camber is off enough it could also account for the wear reaching the center of the tread.

There is also the possibility that there is just a bad tire on the trailer. I would have the dealer inspect it to determine if there is something amiss with the trailer itself and then correct the issue to avoid other serious problems while you are on the road.

expert reply by: Michael H