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Tires
Nov 11, 2017 10:40:40 GMT -5
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Post by bc75 on Nov 11, 2017 10:40:40 GMT -5
I put a new set of tires on 2 years ago 3 of them look like new but 1 is wore a lot more. Is this a sign of a problem.
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Nov 11, 2017 11:49:41 GMT -5
Post by Chuck on Nov 11, 2017 11:49:41 GMT -5
bc75 I would check to make sure you do not have a loose bearing on the wheel showing ware, if three out of the four look good an as you say one is showing ware there may be a problem there with the wheel... One of the problems I have been told by people much older than me was that putting a new tire with older tires is not a good thing ... What happens is it throws your alignment out of wack an will ware the new tire more quickly than it should so it matches the other tires on your rig. Now saying the above, I am not sure this is true because I have not done such, if I have had a flat in the past I put on the spare till I get the tire that went flat fixed, then return the fix tire back on the trailer. If that tire on the trailer happen to be 2 or 3 years old an has a major blow out I get scared an replace all four tires on the trailer ASAP an keep one of the tires as a spare ... It also depends on how much weight you overall you are putting on those tires, 2 or 3 thousand pounds I'd check to make sure that you do not have a bearing problem an leave it alone but keep an I on it. But putting say 8 or 9 or more thousand pounds overall with your trailer this is a different story, now I would change out all four tires ... When i am talking weight I mean the overall weight of your trailer BTW not just one wheel ... However if you as I stated in the beginning have a problem with only one wheel you may have a loose bearing or a spindle problem an I would have it checked out because all your tire for the most part should ware evenly ... I'm sure other will pipe in but this is only my 3 cents worth  Safe Travels Chuck |
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Nov 11, 2017 13:04:22 GMT -5
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Post by lynnmor on Nov 11, 2017 13:04:22 GMT -5
You need to completely clean, inspect, lube and adjust the brakes and bearings when you get a trailer. After that follow a schedule that makes sense for your miles and use, keeping in mind that some states require annual inspection.
If you used cheap Chinese tires, that one may have a shifted belt and be on the verge of complete failure. I use made in USA light truck tires.
You may have a bent axle so that needs checked. My axles were bent from new, one of them real bad and the dealer, KZ nor the axle manufacturer would stand behind the warranty. I replaced them myself with upgraded axles.
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Tires
Nov 11, 2017 13:19:07 GMT -5
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Post by bc75 on Nov 11, 2017 13:19:07 GMT -5
How do I check the axel. I thought I had to use the st trailer tires.
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Nov 11, 2017 16:14:00 GMT -5
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Post by lynnmor on Nov 11, 2017 16:14:00 GMT -5
How do I check the axel. I thought I had to use the st trailer tires. No, LT tires are fine if rated for the same or higher load. The tires that are installed from the factory are used because they are the absolute cheapest they can find. After twice trying to make trailer tires in China, Goodyear is now back in the USA making the Endurance ST tires that might be OK. I’ll still use LT’s because they are tested to a higher standard due to being used on a passenger vehicle. A quick check for wheel alignment can be done by pulling the trailer straight, for some distance, on a level surface like a parking lot at the mall. Then lay a straight edge against the tires to see if they touch at all four places. To check camber, lay a two foot level vertically against the tire staying away from the bottom bulge. Both tires on each side should read the same. This is only a rough check, but might show the problem right away. A heavy duty truck/trailer shop can check and adjust alignment, RV dealers cannot. A slightly bent axle can be straightened but replacement axles are relatively cheap. |
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Nov 11, 2017 18:49:33 GMT -5
Post by RdRmr on Nov 11, 2017 18:49:33 GMT -5
Axle alignment diagram.pdf (421.74 KB)bc75,
bc75
Here is a diagram of tandem axle alignment specs, some info on the page isn't relevant, such as item 3. As stated before, LT tires will work but you need to find out what is causing the problem before investing in new tires. Awhile back I replaced all five tires on our 5TH wheel with the new Goodyear Endurance, over 1,400 miles on them so far and all is good. They are made here in the USA. Happy Campin.... |
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Nov 12, 2017 2:15:15 GMT -5
Post by nvguy on Nov 12, 2017 2:15:15 GMT -5
Lots of good info here, most likely (as previously mentioned) is the worn tire has a slipped belt, but all the other items should be checked as well. Take that the one tire as an early warning sign and replace the others with either LT's or something made here in the USA.
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