How Do I Check If My Axle Is Bent

Updated 02/03/2026 | Published 07/16/2024

Question:

How do I check if my axle is bent Tire is wearing on the inside edge Thanks

asked by: Gregory R

Expert Reply:

Hello Gregory. Uneven tire wear is often a sign of a bent axle or spindle. If you want to check this by yourself the best way is to first make sure the trailer is on perfectly level ground. You will then take a measurement from the ground to the end of the spindle. If the measurements are different, it means that your axle is bent. Sometimes the axle can be bent by just a fraction of an inch so it can be hard to see with the naked eye. Beyond that your best option would be to take the trailer to someone qualified in trailer repair to have them check the spindle alignment.

expert reply by: Jesse M

Jesse M.

2/3/2026

Hey Gregory, how did your axle measurement turn out after checking the spindle heights on level ground? Knowing what you found could help others figure out if their uneven tire wear points to a bent axle too.