Why is my trailer tires wearing on the inside?

Tire wear on the inside generally indicates an overloaded trailer. If you have not been carrying heavy loads, check to see if the axle has been flipped. When a load is placed on it, the bow helps support some of the weight, the axle straightens some and the tires will wear evenly.

What causes trailer tires to wear unevenly?

That said, rapid or significantly uneven trailer tire wear can be caused by: Trailer misalignment or bent wheels from hitting curbs, potholes or debris. Not towing level, which puts more weight and strain on one axle. Uneven load management instead of spreading weight evenly to all wheels/tires.

Do all trailer axles have camber?

Expert Reply: Trailer axles typically have the bow you mentioned in them to help compensate for the vertical load they bear and still have proper wheel camber. This way when the load is put on them the axle will flatten out and the wheels will be aligned properly.

How do you know if your trailer axle is bent?

In the case of a multi-axle trailer, you are looking for all of the bulges of the tires to make contact with the straightedge, or to be very close, say within 1/8″. If there are larger gaps between the bulges & the straightedge, it indicates a bent axle, a bent spindle, or a bent wheel.

How do you check a trailer axle alignment?

You can check axle alignment by measuring from the center of the coupler back diagonally to the center of one of the wheels. Then take the same measurement to the other wheel center. They should be identical or within 1/8 of an inch, give or take 1/16 of an inch.

Are the rims and tires on the trailer brand new?

The rims and tires pictured are brand new, the ones that comes with the trailer was changed cause its walls looks very damage but the tire looks great with normal wear. Im almost sure that this was from original equipment. Re: Tire wear inside BADLY!!!!! Re: Tire wear inside BADLY!!!!!

What does tire wear on the inside of a trailer mean?

Tire wear on the inside generally indicates an overloaded trailer. If you have not been carrying heavy loads, check to see if the axle has been flipped. If it has, that would be why the tires are wearing.

How do I Stop my trailer tires from wearing out?

An easy way to correct over-inflation wear is to let some air out of your tires. Wear due to under-inflation: If you’re lacking in tire pressure on your trailer tires, it’s going to show via wear on the inside and outside edges of the tire.

How do I know when my trailer tires need replacing?

Normal tread wear: Normal tread wear is easy enough to spot by looking at the tread wear indicator on your trailer tires. The indicator is a straight line that reaches from the edge of the tread to the edge of the opposite side of the tread and once it’s even with the tread itself, it’s time to replace your tires before they become a hazard.