Recommendations for Trailer Tire Wear on the Outside of the Tires

Question:

I have had to replace my bass boat trailer tires twice in the past 3 years. Both tires showed dramatic scalloping for want of a better description on the outside edges of the tires. My boat is a Lowe 170WV ON A ONE axle trailer. Any suggestions or comments ????

asked by: Don B

Expert Reply:

Typically, when the outside edges of a tire are showing wear its because the tires are under-inflated. The solution is to inflate the tires to the maximum pressure listed on the sidewall.

Now if the outside of tires have what looks like gouges are taken out of the rubber most likely it is broken suspension components or its a bent axle or spindle.

Unlike passenger vehicle tires, you always want to have trailer tires inflated to the maximum tire pressure for the best performance and wear.

expert reply by: Jameson C