Trailer Tire Issues

[Skeeter ZX190]

I'm having troubles with my driver side trailer tire. It is a single axle trailer and the outside edge of the tire is down to the cords. This is the second tire I've put on there. The first time I thought it was because the tire was not balanced. But the new one I put on was, and now it is showing the same kind of wear only after a few thousand miles.

Any ideas what is wrong?

Thanks

[Skeeter ZX190]

Oh, the trailer was purchased new in 2009.

[ozarkgunner]

Sounds like you have a bent axle

[Nitroman]

Are you running actual STEEL BELTED RADIAL TRAILER TIRES, or STEEL BELTED RADIAL AUTOMOTIVE TIRES ? The outer edge of automotive tires will roll on their side ( AS THE SIDE WALLS ARE NOT AS FIRM ) during high speed turns & wear as you are describing. You can attempt to get away with automotive tires in a trailer application by either running much higher PSI ( AROUND 50 to 60 PSI ) of air pressure in the tire but in reality this can be very dangerous depending on load & not recommended or, put tubes in the tires & run 50 to 60 PSI air pressure. Not a guaranteed fix, but again depending on load may fix your problem. I am going to guess as you said the problem is just on the drivers side that you " DO NOT HAVE A TIRE PROBLEM " unless you are like the NASCAR GUY'S & only make left turns. Probably as ozarkgunner said a bent axle. Find a trailer & or automotive shop that can measure CAMBER - CASTER - & TOE IN on both wheels & you will know for sure. I would also suggest you have them check for a bent wheel or hub. Good luck !!!!!!!

[Wayne SW/MO]

Sounds like you have a bent axle

Yup. It could be a spindle also, but in either case you axle components need some attention.

[buddygr53]

Had same problem. Was told bent axle. I put a new axle complete with hubs. Still have same problem. I just rotate the tires. If you find a fix or find someone who can check the alignment let me know.

[Gavin]

Any recommendations on a place for trailer tires in the St. Louis area? Pulled my travel trailer out of storage today...had a blow out...gonna buy 5 new. 185 80r13's...Tire brand recommendations appreciated.

[dtrs5kprs]

Is it a single torsion axle? I know it's not a Ranger, but Ranger and others have had all kinds of trouble with undersized or bad torsion axles and bearing/tire failure. Seems like the 19'/200hp size boats are the worst about it. Basically too much boat on too little axle. Bill Richey went through many tires before Ranger finally put a bigger axle in for him.

[Rodmaker]

Boats a hole in the water you pour money into. Trailer is just bad. As long as I dont tell the wife how much money I blow on those two things Im usually good to go! Just did trailer brakes two years ago. Ouch

[fishinwrench]

Bent wheel ? Rotate them and see if the abnormal wear stays with the spindle or moves with the wheel.