OT trailer tires

Meangreen · Jul 24, 2016

Can anyone tell me what's going on with the top tire. Bottom tire came off front axle on trailer and top tire came off the rear. Both tires on the rear axle look like the top tire. I leveled up the other side of the tires and the top tire stands about a 1/4 to 1/2" taller than the other tire. Plus you'll notice the tire is more rounded on the tread. Any idea what's going on? Tire pressures are the same. Thanks

Meangreen · Jul 24, 2016

Forgot the pictures

1206SWMO · Jul 24, 2016

Its separated....I see that way too often on my trailer...

Janicholson · Jul 24, 2016

I agree. it seems trailer tires cost more, and do not match that cost with performance. The rear tire is in the heat shadow and road heat of the front. The wear pattern looks to be OK in that the wear seems pretty uniform. Jim

JD Seller · Jul 24, 2016

The top tire has belts broken or separated. It is junk. I have had trouble the last five years or so finding good trailer tires. Pickup tires do not have the right side walls to last well.

toolz · Jul 24, 2016

Yeah, that one's about to expire. Talked to some guys running Gladiator trailer tires. Seem to be about the only decent one around, but still made in China. I went with Firestone Transforce last year, and my tire problems stopped for now. They are truck tires, but I think they're going to do better than the trailer tires.

rustred · Jul 24, 2016

ya thats those typical chinese junky trailer trash tires. they sure dont last. i just use truck tires on my trailer now as those are getting worn out. the truck tires are lasting a lot better. both are the same load rating so i dont know whats all the hipe about having trailer tires.

T in NE · Jul 25, 2016

My friend at the tire shop says he doesn't get near as many 14 ply trailer tires back with broken cords/belts as he does with 10 ply.

Just be prepared to handle about half again the weight when you change them. I wouldn't think you could mount a 14 ply without a tire machine. Not without a lot of doing.

Butch(OH) · Jul 25, 2016

Typical china trailer tire that is ready to go kaboom. As some others posted I have had zero luck with them when they have any kind of loading. I have went back to LT type tires on my implement and dump trailers. I do have china trailer tires on my landscaper trailer and they seem to do OK there with the light loadings it gets.

BarnyardEngineering · Jul 25, 2016

Both rear tires are separated? Sounds like you tow your trailer severely nose-high.

Towing the trailer nose-high puts excessive weight on the rear axle and tires, accelerating wear and possibly even overloading them.

Get a shank with more drop so you can tow the trailer level and your tires will wear more evenly.

How old are the tires? Trailer tires generally deteriorate within 5-6 years and should be replaced regardless of wear.

Meangreen · Jul 25, 2016

(quoted from post at 14:30:35 07/25/16) Both rear tires are separated? Sounds like you tow your trailer severely nose-high.

Towing the trailer nose-high puts excessive weight on the rear axle and tires, accelerating wear and possibly even overloading them.

Get a shank with more drop so you can tow the trailer level and your tires will wear more evenly.

How old are the tires? Trailer tires generally deteriorate within 5-6 years and should be replaced regardless of wear.

Tires are 4 years old. I set the trailer even when I tow. I only tow my tractors and I almost always haul them with the rear of the axle in between the trailer axles. I actually put air bags on the truck because I had problems with the trailer nose diving (reverse of what you suggest). I think they are just cheap tires, but I think I've gotten my use out of them.

4wdtom · Jul 25, 2016

Had that happen to a trailer tire last year, trailer dealer said that happens to a lot of that brand. I don't remember what brand it was but it was OEM on the trailer so probably China. Hopeing what he sold me will do better. I carry a spare and with the information I have now about trailer tire failures I am glad I went to the expense of buying a spare tire/rim. Maybe because I have it I won't need it, you know how that works, but if I do I am going to feel good. A lot of folks I see don't carry a spare, maybe they haven't had a flat/blow out yet.

jon f mn · Jul 25, 2016

Use what ever brand and model tires that work on your truck. If they hold up on the tow vehicle they will surely hold up on the trailer.

RedGreenGuy · Jul 25, 2016

I had 4 china tires on my 14,000 lb 5th wheel RV. At 2000 miles both ties on RT side separated and rubbed together at 60 mph. Lots of smoke just before blow out. Now only run LT tires.

Texasmark1 · Jul 25, 2016

Don't want to get into it but how fast are you guys driving, ambient road conditions, and how much load vs tire load rating and air pressure? Two more: Are the tires cracked at the tread to sidewall interface. Bias ply or radials?

D beatty · Jul 26, 2016

Number one cause of trailer tire failure is under inflation.

Texasmark1 · Jul 26, 2016

I think Ford and Firestone are well aware of that. The new mandated air pressure sensors on today's vehicles are a pain and cost money, but in the long run may be cheap insurance to save your life that may have been lost due to an under inflated tire.

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