Does Speed Affect Tire Wear on a Trailer Tire

Updated 07/27/2012 | Published 07/25/2012

Question:

will the speed of a 4.80 x 12 effect the wear of the tire?

asked by: Red L

Expert Reply:

The speed will not have much if any effect on tire wear provided that you stay within the 65 mph the tire is rated for. The big things that effect tire wear are going to be load, alignment, and air pressure. Always make sure that trailer tires are inflated to the max psi rating as indicated on the tire for longest life and best performance. I have included a link to our tire FAQ article for you.

expert reply by: Michael H