Trailer Tire Wear
 

I just noticed that my 1 1/2 yr. old boat trailer (galvanized bass tracker
jet boat trailer) is showing no tread wear on the port side, yet the tire on
the starboard side is horribly worn, especially along the outside edge. I
estimate it has 1,500 miles on it at most.

At first glance it does not look like I can adjust the axle.

Can anyone provide some advice before I call the dealer. It's out of
warranty.

Rick

Trailer Tire Wear
 

Check to make sure both tires are the same size.. Really.. I'm not kidding


"Richard Liebert" wrote in message
...
I just noticed that my 1 1/2 yr. old boat trailer (galvanized bass tracker
jet boat trailer) is showing no tread wear on the port side, yet the tire
on
the starboard side is horribly worn, especially along the outside edge. I
estimate it has 1,500 miles on it at most.

At first glance it does not look like I can adjust the axle.

Can anyone provide some advice before I call the dealer. It's out of
warranty.

Rick

Trailer Tire Wear
 

Trailer Tire Wear

Group: rec.outdoors.fishing.bass Date: Thu, Nov 11, 2004, 2:24pm (CST+1)
From: (Richard=A0Liebert)
I just noticed that my 1 1/2 yr. old boat trailer (galvanized bass
tracker jet boat trailer) is showing no tread wear on the port side, yet
the tire on the starboard side is horribly worn, especially along the
outside edge. I estimate it has 1,500 miles on it at most.
At first glance it does not look like I can adjust the axle.
Can anyone provide some advice before I call the dealer. It's out of
warranty.
Rick
=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D
Improper inflation of the tire could cause it, but so could unequal
weight distribution, or a misaligned spimdle on that side...that would
be my first guess. That would probably be detectable to the eye if you
jacked that side up and rotated the tire, observing it from front to
back...put a straight edge along the plain of rotation and observe if
any "wobble" is present.

JK

Trailer Tire Wear
 

Get a new tire at your favorite service station, have it balanced & rotated
periodically. Might be wise to buy two identical tires even though your
other one seems ok.

Have you hit any curbs or potholes?

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"Richard Liebert" wrote in message
...
I just noticed that my 1 1/2 yr. old boat trailer (galvanized bass tracker
jet boat trailer) is showing no tread wear on the port side, yet the tire
on
the starboard side is horribly worn, especially along the outside edge. I
estimate it has 1,500 miles on it at most.

At first glance it does not look like I can adjust the axle.

Can anyone provide some advice before I call the dealer. It's out of
warranty.

Rick

Trailer Tire Wear
 

I would suspect the spindle assembly is not right. Remove the tire and check
to see it is bolted on correctly. If the spindle is out on the top \ the
outside edge of the tire will wear fast.


"Richard Liebert" wrote in message
...
I just noticed that my 1 1/2 yr. old boat trailer (galvanized bass tracker
jet boat trailer) is showing no tread wear on the port side, yet the tire
on
the starboard side is horribly worn, especially along the outside edge. I
estimate it has 1,500 miles on it at most.

At first glance it does not look like I can adjust the axle.

Can anyone provide some advice before I call the dealer. It's out of
warranty.

Rick

Trailer Tire Wear
 

The tires are identical and original. Interestingly the spare does not
match. I have been pretty good about checking tire pressures so I don't
think that is the problem. I did hit a few curbs when I was getting used to
pulling the longer boat last year and I bet that's the problem. I'll jack it
up tomorrow if it isn't raining too hard and examine further. As always
thanks to the group for sound advice and ideas. Any other comments would be
welcome.

-Rick


"Richard Liebert" wrote in message
...
I just noticed that my 1 1/2 yr. old boat trailer (galvanized bass tracker
jet boat trailer) is showing no tread wear on the port side, yet the tire
on
the starboard side is horribly worn, especially along the outside edge. I
estimate it has 1,500 miles on it at most.

At first glance it does not look like I can adjust the axle.

Can anyone provide some advice before I call the dealer. It's out of
warranty.

Rick

Trailer Tire Wear
 

Richard Liebert wrote:
I just noticed that my 1 1/2 yr. old boat trailer (galvanized bass tracker
jet boat trailer) is showing no tread wear on the port side, yet the tire on
the starboard side is horribly worn, especially along the outside edge. I
estimate it has 1,500 miles on it at most.

At first glance it does not look like I can adjust the axle.


The 3 most likely culprits are a cocked spindle, under-inflation, and
unbalanced load.

Low end trailers are notorious for having misaligned spindles. But not
as notorious as trailer ties aree for being under inflated. I can't ever
recall gettin ga new boat trailer tha didn't have its tires under
inflated. And if they're unvenly underinflated, the one with the lower
pressure will absorb the bulk of the wear -- usually evident as wear on
both edges with noticeable cupping on one edge or the other.

Trailer Tire Wear
 

Rich... have you been drinking? Or just trying out that new English language
that Harry sent out? LOL


"RichZ" wrote in message
...

The 3 most likely culprits are a cocked spindle, under-inflation, and
unbalanced load.

Low end trailers are notorious for having misaligned spindles. But not
as notorious as trailer ties aree for being under inflated. I can't ever
recall gettin ga new boat trailer tha didn't have its tires under
inflated. And if they're unvenly underinflated, the one with the lower
pressure will absorb the bulk of the wear -- usually evident as wear on
both edges with noticeable cupping on one edge or the other.

Trailer Tire Wear
 

Looks like Rich Z forgot to spell check that one, it happens.

Rich P

"Charles B. Summers" wrote in message
.. .
Rich... have you been drinking? Or just trying out that new English
language
that Harry sent out? LOL


"RichZ" wrote in message
...

The 3 most likely culprits are a cocked spindle, under-inflation, and
unbalanced load.

Low end trailers are notorious for having misaligned spindles. But not
as notorious as trailer ties aree for being under inflated. I can't ever
recall gettin ga new boat trailer tha didn't have its tires under
inflated. And if they're unvenly underinflated, the one with the lower
pressure will absorb the bulk of the wear -- usually evident as wear on
both edges with noticeable cupping on one edge or the other.

Trailer Tire Wear
 

I'z jest ribbin' em.


"Rich P" wrote in message
news:1100225908.A3kO6WJM6GDH724GPkGASQ@teranews...
Looks like Rich Z forgot to spell check that one, it happens.

Rich P

"Charles B. Summers" wrote in message
.. .
Rich... have you been drinking? Or just trying out that new English
language
that Harry sent out? LOL


"RichZ" wrote in
message
...

The 3 most likely culprits are a cocked spindle, under-inflation, and
unbalanced load.

Low end trailers are notorious for having misaligned spindles. But not
as notorious as trailer ties aree for being under inflated. I can't
ever
recall gettin ga new boat trailer tha didn't have its tires under
inflated. And if they're unvenly underinflated, the one with the lower
pressure will absorb the bulk of the wear -- usually evident as wear on
both edges with noticeable cupping on one edge or the other.

Trailer Tire Wear
 

I'z jest ribbin' em.


"Rich P" wrote in message
news:1100225908.A3kO6WJM6GDH724GPkGASQ@teranews...
Looks like Rich Z forgot to spell check that one, it happens.

Rich P

"Charles B. Summers" wrote in message
.. .
Rich... have you been drinking? Or just trying out that new English
language
that Harry sent out? LOL


"RichZ" wrote in
message
...

The 3 most likely culprits are a cocked spindle, under-inflation, and
unbalanced load.

Low end trailers are notorious for having misaligned spindles. But not
as notorious as trailer ties aree for being under inflated. I can't
ever
recall gettin ga new boat trailer tha didn't have its tires under
inflated. And if they're unvenly underinflated, the one with the lower
pressure will absorb the bulk of the wear -- usually evident as wear on
both edges with noticeable cupping on one edge or the other.

Trailer Tire Wear
 

Charles B. Summers wrote:
I'z jest ribbin' em.



Hey, How do you know I wasn't actually talking about those dangerous,
underinflated ties?

Trailer Tire Wear
 

"Richard Liebert" wrote in message
...
I just noticed that my 1 1/2 yr. old boat trailer (galvanized bass tracker
jet boat trailer) is showing no tread wear on the port side, yet the tire
on
the starboard side is horribly worn, especially along the outside edge. I
estimate it has 1,500 miles on it at most.

At first glance it does not look like I can adjust the axle.

Can anyone provide some advice before I call the dealer. It's out of
warranty.

Rick



Measure from the back of each side of the trailer to the axel. One side may
have moved. You will have to loosen the U bolts and adjust the axel
alignment. I had a spring hanger break and one side moved back. Bad wear
on one side. Tandem trailer.

Trailer Tire Wear
 

"Richard Liebert" wrote in message
...
I just noticed that my 1 1/2 yr. old boat trailer (galvanized bass tracker
jet boat trailer) is showing no tread wear on the port side, yet the tire
on
the starboard side is horribly worn, especially along the outside edge. I
estimate it has 1,500 miles on it at most.

At first glance it does not look like I can adjust the axle.

Can anyone provide some advice before I call the dealer. It's out of
warranty.

Rick



Measure from the back of each side of the trailer to the axel. One side may
have moved. You will have to loosen the U bolts and adjust the axel
alignment. I had a spring hanger break and one side moved back. Bad wear
on one side. Tandem trailer.

Trailer Tire Wear
 

Check trailer tire alignment also. We had a trailer that was toed out many
years ago. It was toed out about an 1/8 of an inch. We couldn't find
anybody who was willing to work on it so we turned the axle over so it was
toed in. Never had another problem with it after that.


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"Richard Liebert" wrote in message
...
I just noticed that my 1 1/2 yr. old boat trailer (galvanized bass tracker
jet boat trailer) is showing no tread wear on the port side, yet the tire
on
the starboard side is horribly worn, especially along the outside edge. I
estimate it has 1,500 miles on it at most.

At first glance it does not look like I can adjust the axle.

Can anyone provide some advice before I call the dealer. It's out of
warranty.

Rick

Trailer Tire Wear
 

Check trailer tire alignment also. We had a trailer that was toed out many
years ago. It was toed out about an 1/8 of an inch. We couldn't find
anybody who was willing to work on it so we turned the axle over so it was
toed in. Never had another problem with it after that.


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"Richard Liebert" wrote in message
...
I just noticed that my 1 1/2 yr. old boat trailer (galvanized bass tracker
jet boat trailer) is showing no tread wear on the port side, yet the tire
on
the starboard side is horribly worn, especially along the outside edge. I
estimate it has 1,500 miles on it at most.

At first glance it does not look like I can adjust the axle.

Can anyone provide some advice before I call the dealer. It's out of
warranty.

Rick

Trailer Tire Wear
 

Bob La Londe wrote:
Check trailer tire alignment also.

That's the result of the axle spindles being out of whack. Depending on
trailer MFG and tires it's designed for, they SHOULD be mounted ever so
slightly toe-in or dead-on straight. But they rarely are, except on
big-buck trailers.

Trailer Tire Wear
 

"Richard Liebert" wrote in message
...
I just noticed that my 1 1/2 yr. old boat trailer (galvanized bass tracker
jet boat trailer) is showing no tread wear on the port side, yet the tire
on
the starboard side is horribly worn, especially along the outside edge. I
estimate it has 1,500 miles on it at most.

At first glance it does not look like I can adjust the axle.

Can anyone provide some advice before I call the dealer. It's out of
warranty.

Rick


You aren't running the local circle track with the trailer still on the
hitch, are ya? Grin

Mark
(Former Stock Car Mechanic)


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Trailer Tire Wear
 

Rich, you own a tie?

WW;-)

"RichZ" wrote in message
...
Charles B. Summers wrote:
I'z jest ribbin' em.



Hey, How do you know I wasn't actually talking about those dangerous,
underinflated ties?

Trailer Tire Wear
 

go-bassn wrote:
Rich, you own a tie?

WW;-)

I acually own two. One with fish on it and one with other fish on it. I
don't WEAR them, but I do own them. For emergencies, I guess.

Trailer Tire Wear
 

go-bassn wrote:
Rich, you own a tie?

WW;-)

I acually own two. One with fish on it and one with other fish on it. I
don't WEAR them, but I do own them. For emergencies, I guess.

Trailer Tire Wear
 

lmao Rich, you in a tie is a scary thought - about as scary as, well, me in
a tie...

WW :-)

"RichZ" wrote in message
...
go-bassn wrote:
Rich, you own a tie?

WW;-)

I acually own two. One with fish on it and one with other fish on it. I
don't WEAR them, but I do own them. For emergencies, I guess.

Trailer Tire Wear
 

lmao Rich, you in a tie is a scary thought - about as scary as, well, me in
a tie...

WW :-)

"RichZ" wrote in message
...
go-bassn wrote:
Rich, you own a tie?

WW;-)

I acually own two. One with fish on it and one with other fish on it. I
don't WEAR them, but I do own them. For emergencies, I guess.

Trailer Tire Wear
 

The way traffic is around Phila you might think so some days.

Pretty funny image.

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"Richard Liebert" wrote in
message
...
I just noticed that my 1 1/2 yr. old boat trailer (galvanized bass
tracker
jet boat trailer) is showing no tread wear on the port side, yet the
tire
on
the starboard side is horribly worn, especially along the outside edge.
I
estimate it has 1,500 miles on it at most.

At first glance it does not look like I can adjust the axle.

Can anyone provide some advice before I call the dealer. It's out of
warranty.

Rick


You aren't running the local circle track with the trailer still on the
hitch, are ya? Grin

Mark
(Former Stock Car Mechanic)


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Trailer Tire Wear
 

Back in my tracktor-trailer driving days I had the same problem on a flatbeb trailer. Take it to a good alinement shop (yes the
good ones do trailers too) and have it checked. They will be able to tell you if it's the trailer or just a bad tire. A good shop
can aline a trailer just as well as a car. Doc
================================================== ================

"Richard Liebert" wrote in message ...
The tires are identical and original. Interestingly the spare does not
match. I have been pretty good about checking tire pressures so I don't
think that is the problem. I did hit a few curbs when I was getting used to
pulling the longer boat last year and I bet that's the problem. I'll jack it
up tomorrow if it isn't raining too hard and examine further. As always
thanks to the group for sound advice and ideas. Any other comments would be
welcome.

-Rick

Trailer Tire Wear
 

Back in my tracktor-trailer driving days I had the same problem on a flatbeb trailer. Take it to a good alinement shop (yes the
good ones do trailers too) and have it checked. They will be able to tell you if it's the trailer or just a bad tire. A good shop
can aline a trailer just as well as a car. Doc
================================================== ================

"Richard Liebert" wrote in message ...
The tires are identical and original. Interestingly the spare does not
match. I have been pretty good about checking tire pressures so I don't
think that is the problem. I did hit a few curbs when I was getting used to
pulling the longer boat last year and I bet that's the problem. I'll jack it
up tomorrow if it isn't raining too hard and examine further. As always
thanks to the group for sound advice and ideas. Any other comments would be
welcome.

-Rick