Rear Axle Trailer Tires are Wearing More than Front Axle Tires

Updated 01/02/2015 | Published 01/01/2015

Question:

what is the cause of more wear on the rear tires than the front tires on a tandem axle cargo the wear is the same and even on both sides but almost 30more than the front, I mite have 1500lbs of lode in the trailer if that,

asked by: Jeff

Expert Reply:

If you have the weight in the trailer more towards the back then that could cause the rear axle tires to wear quicker. You will also want to check the suspension components to see if anything needs to be replaced. Worn suspension can lead to excessive and uneven tire wear.

You will also need to make sure that all of the tires are inflated to the maximum psi indicated on the tires.

If you are using different tire types (radial versus bias ply) or different sizes at the front and rear then that, too, could be causing problems. All of the tires should be the same type of construction and the same size.

Typically on trailers with more than one axle it is the front set of tires that will scrape the ground when making tight turns. If you back up the trailer more than pulling it forward it is theoretically possible that the opposite would happen but this is unlikely.

expert reply by: Michael H