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

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


"Richard Liebert" wrote in message
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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

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

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?

--
Warren

http://www.warrenwolk.com
Http://www.tri-statebassmasters.com
2004 NJ B.A.S.S. Federation State Champions

"Richard Liebert" wrote in message
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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

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

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

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.

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


"RichZ" wrote in message
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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.

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.

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.