Troubleshooting Rear Tires on Tandem Axle Trailer that are Wearing
Updated 09/25/2015 | Published 09/24/2015
Question:
I have a box trailer with daul axels. I cut a hydro jetter trailer down and put it in the box trailer. I evened out the weight of the hydro jetter evenly in the trailer but the trailer is wearing down the back tires and not the front. I had the axles checked and the mechanic said they were fine. When I turn the top of the front tires lean outward and the bottoms lean inward. I have no idea what the problem is.
asked by: David T
Expert Reply:
Is your trailer being towed level? Towing an out of level tandem axle trailer can cause the tires on one axle to wear differently. In your case it would sound like your trailer is nose high and because of that the rear tires are wearing.
I attached a help article that details how to pick out the correct rise/drop ball mount to tow trailer level.
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Karrier ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire with 15" White Wheel - 5 on 5 - Load Range C
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