Do Trailer Wheels and Tires Need to Be Balanced
Updated 09/29/2025 | Published 09/02/2025
Question:
I bought 2 wheels off etrailer do they have be balanced when you install tires on them
asked by: Harold S
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Expert Reply:
Hi Harold; the wheels and tires do not need to be balanced. This is important on passenger vehicles but not for trailers. You can certainly balance them if you want to, it won't hurt anything either way, but most choose not to since it is unnecessary.
expert reply by:
Robin H
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Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Trailer Wheel - 15" x 5" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - White Powder Coat
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Wheel Only
- 15 Inch
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Dexstar
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Robin H.
9/29/2025
Hey Harold, did you decide to balance the wheels after all, or did you go with the advice to leave them as is? I'm curious to know what you chose, as it could help others with similar decisions.