Why trailer tires fail

Plus pretty important to get the tractor in 'just the right spot' for tonque weight. Originally Posted by mblanc. I probably shouldn't ask, but what happens when a tire blows out on a single axle open trailer..? Originally Posted by Tiago Santos. Originally Posted by brownslane. You have a crap-fest!! Stop towing with Diesel trucks. I set the cruise and go.

I have now made a rule. I will not tow your car or your trailer with my truck. I would me glad to put your car on my trailer. Originally Posted by TimW. You probably won't have to have a good samaritan driver in the lane next to you alert you that the tire blew out. Alright at least that sounds better than what I had imagined.

We align the race car which weighs nothing to perfection and ignore the trailer which carries all the weight.

Never had a tire failure but always had fairly new trailers they kept stealing them my old trailer with James Lee blows out all the time now that the t axels are old. Spend the money on real tires, pressures and make sure it runs straight. Got one back from the insurance after a theft drove it twice and blew 4 tires had been wrecked and was crooked ,tire had no chance.

Resurrecting this thread because on my way home from Mid-Ohio Labor Day weekend I lost a trailer tire. Luckily I had stopped at the grocery store on the way and spotted it was low when I came back to the rig. Searched Apex for TPMS, read all the hits and now am asking: Looks like Hawks Head advertised here once upon a time and got a good review and is still in business good sign.

Anyone have a TPMS that reads their trailer tires and have recommendations? The curious part is, the tire sidewall says "Property of U-Haul - Not for Sale;" but they will sell it to retail customers if you ask for it. Last edited by Revsk; Working hard to enhance my Carbon Fiber footprint If I can detect a flat in time to get off the highway the life I save may be my own. My last flat was caused by road debris. Good tires or best tires, debris will flatten 'em all and I want to know about it sooner than later.

Dave, I have a pressure pro system - including RV 6 and trailer 4. All relatively new tires, trailer properly aligned and going no faster than 65 MPH. He suggested 45 psi had been good for him. I couldn't bring myself to go quite that low, but I have started running 60 - 65 PSI with great results. I occasionally check the tire pressure while in motion thanks to Pressure Pro to hopefully give me even more advanced warning should something be awry - especially when it's really HOT outside.

I have come home with NO spares on several occasions. Now, I'm also carrying a 3rd unmounted trailer spare. That is an easy substitute for spending the night on the side of the interstate wondering when the guys will show up to strip your trailer Never had a blow out, even after hitting a bowling ball sized rock dead-on at It dented the inside of the rim but never blew the tire.

We ran about 25 lbs. A bit of good luck there! Total trailer and car weight was less than 2k though Your results may vary. Just towed an Alfa to Monterey and back in an enclosed 16' double axle trailer.

Tire maintenance is undoubtedly the most critical safety component on a vehicle. Where the rubber meets the road affects traction, handling, steering, stability, and braking. Because of this, a sudden tire failure can have serious consequences, especially if it occurs at highway speeds.

Many tires today are easily capable of going 60, to 80, miles or more — provided they are properly installed, maintained, and inspected regularly see Tire Load Range chart, right.

But sometimes tires fail. The combination can push a neglected or injured tire beyond its breaking point. However, tire failures can happen any time of year, especially in the warmest parts of the United States. Besides heat and overweighted trailers, other major bad guys for tires include lack of proper air pressure and, of course, impacts with obstacles.

Trailer tires may be worn out even though they still have plenty of treads left. This is important because the valve stem is used to inflate the tire. Keep an eye out for damage and deformities such as bulges, cuts, and flat or extremely bald spots and replace your tires if you notice any of these. Each tire manufacturer will likely have different recommendations on the service life of a particular type of tire, but statistics suggest the average life of a trailer tire is about five years under normal use and maintenance conditions, and that tire replacement should be considered after three years, even if the tires appear to have adequate tread depth.

Trailer tire damage is often a result of:. Our monthly newsletter contains general information and marketing updates from Carry-On Trailer. Our Owner Resources updates are sent every other month after subscription over the course of a year. These updates provide information on how to safely operate and maintain your Carry-On Trailer. Anyone who elects to receive Owner Resources updates will also receive our monthly newsletters.

The information you submit through this form will be used to send emails to you based on the preferences you choose above. Structurally, STs have straight, solid ribs — the ribs being the circumferential bands of strong rubber separated by grooves.

This makes them suited to bear heavier loads. They have about 10 percent more load capacity than light truck LT tires of the same size and 40 percent more than an equivalent passenger tire. The stiffer sidewalls on ST tires improve stability and reduce swaying. These tires are usually narrower to fit standard trailer wheels. Non-trailer tires have lots of voids and deeper grooves on the tread to evacuate water quickly for better traction.

The ribs are often jagged and separated by grooves. Any trailer hauled without its load will bounce. Boat trailers, for example, are made with stiff, solid axles with loose springs, which causes them to jump a lot when not weighed down. Over time, this scuffs off tiny parts of the tread, creating odd wear patterns.