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Trailer Maintenace

Trailer Tire Wear: Common Patterns and Solutions

Tire wear on a boat trailer is usually caused by improper inflation, overloading, or mechanical issues with the suspension or alignment. Understanding the type of wear pattern can help you pinpoint the problem quickly and prevent costly blowouts or premature tire replacement.


1. Underinflated Tires


2. Overinflated Tires


3. Overloading the Trailer


4. Bent or Worn Suspension Parts


5. Axle Misalignment

Here is an additional visual chart showing different types of tire wear for your reference.

 

Trailer Tire Wear: Common Patterns and Solutions provided by Dexter Axle

 

 

 

How do I align my trailer axles?

Proper axle alignment is a vital part of trailer maintenance. Unaligned trailer axles is often the cause of uneven tire wear and suspension component strain.

To properly align the suspensions make sure the trailer is unloaded. Free the suspension of any “binds” by first pushing the trailer backwards and then pulling it forward a sufficient distance. Check axle alignment with the trailer on a level surface with the trailer level both side to side and front to back, with tires properly inflated, trailer securely restrained.

Use the tools linked below for checking your alignment based on if you have a single axle, tandem axle or triple axle spring trailer.

Single Axle Tire Wear Trouble Shooting

Tandem Axle Tire Wear Trouble Shooting

Triple Axle Tire Wear and Trouble Shooting