Trailer tire issues??

Andy Friar · 05-24-2022, 09:51 AM

Wheel dia is just one factor to check/ consider, but pretty low on the list IMO. Loading and weight balance. Bent axles and/or out of alignment to each other and causing tire scrub. Not enough air in them when the trailer is fully loaded is another heat generator that causes tire delamination and thus failure. Bent rims can causing heat build up or leaking rims due to corrosion/rust at the tire bead can happen too. Good tires are another key factor. Both weight rating and brand. Had best luck w/ Goodyears on race trailers and commonly used on test trailers at the various OE proving grounds around here in Michigan. Just my $.02

Signman · 05-24-2022, 10:21 AM

Joe go to 16" with E rated tires most of the headaches will go away.
Keep the cold tire pressure to the max.
Goodyear makes the best trailer tire. Some have good luck with LT tires but have heard not running trailer rated tires can award you with a ticket in some states.
I have run 15" with lots of failure. My buddy searches and runs good quality E rated 15" tires with success but he has an aluminum trailer with a tube chassis car carries basic tools and minimal spare parts.
Switched to 16" have run cheap E rated trailer tires and E rated LT tires with good results you get what you pay for.

The best have been 16" Goodyear only one tire developed belt shift on on the back axle which scrubs. Caught it before it went flat luckily. There was a vibration going down the road upon inspection found a belt shifted.
When I bought a new trailer a few years back Dan Fletcher automatically included the 16" tire option. I asked about the option and he said it was already included and did not recommend 15" tires at all.

442OLDS · 05-24-2022, 10:26 AM

I've been using a 24 ft enclosed trailer with 15 inch wheels for nearly 20 years with no issues.
What brand tires and how old are they?

05-24-2022, 09:51 AM	#1
Andy Friar Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Howell, MI Posts: 250 Likes: 699 Liked 226 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Trailer tire issues?? Wheel dia is just one factor to check/ consider, but pretty low on the list IMO. Loading and weight balance. Bent axles and/or out of alignment to each other and causing tire scrub. Not enough air in them when the trailer is fully loaded is another heat generator that causes tire delamination and thus failure. Bent rims can causing heat build up or leaking rims due to corrosion/rust at the tire bead can happen too. Good tires are another key factor. Both weight rating and brand. Had best luck w/ Goodyears on race trailers and commonly used on test trailers at the various OE proving grounds around here in Michigan. Just my $.02 __________________ Andy Friar

05-24-2022, 10:21 AM	#2
Signman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lower Slower Delaware Posts: 535 Likes: 22 Liked 269 Times in 99 Posts	Re: Trailer tire issues?? Joe go to 16" with E rated tires most of the headaches will go away. Keep the cold tire pressure to the max. Goodyear makes the best trailer tire. Some have good luck with LT tires but have heard not running trailer rated tires can award you with a ticket in some states. I have run 15" with lots of failure. My buddy searches and runs good quality E rated 15" tires with success but he has an aluminum trailer with a tube chassis car carries basic tools and minimal spare parts. Switched to 16" have run cheap E rated trailer tires and E rated LT tires with good results you get what you pay for. The best have been 16" Goodyear only one tire developed belt shift on on the back axle which scrubs. Caught it before it went flat luckily. There was a vibration going down the road upon inspection found a belt shifted. When I bought a new trailer a few years back Dan Fletcher automatically included the 16" tire option. I asked about the option and he said it was already included and did not recommend 15" tires at all. __________________ Frank Ferrucci I/SA 1271 "Be Thankful for the Gifts You are Given"

05-24-2022, 10:26 AM	#3
442OLDS VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elgin,IL Posts: 1,339 Likes: 5 Liked 282 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Trailer tire issues?? I've been using a 24 ft enclosed trailer with 15 inch wheels for nearly 20 years with no issues. What brand tires and how old are they?