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Boat Single Axle trailer tires wearing quickly
Posted on 11/23/20 at 1:14 pm
Posted on 11/23/20 at 1:14 pm
The outside and inside tread on both our 19ft bay boat single axle tires are wearing bald extremely quickly. The last tires lasted 3 years before the outside and inside were almost balled. We maybe put 2,000 miles a year on it. More likely well under 1000. Is this normal for single axel trailers?
My only 2 thoughts are rubbing the fenders, but its the same on both tires and both inside and outside of the tire and it looks fine distance wise. Fenders don't show any rub marks either.
Or low tire pressure, but we've been checking it routinely and seems fine. Why would it be just the outside and inside on both tires and not a more even wear? Part of it is probably the cheap tires my dad keeps putting on it. Is there anything else we should check? Tires lasting under 6,000 miles even if cheap seems low right?
My only 2 thoughts are rubbing the fenders, but its the same on both tires and both inside and outside of the tire and it looks fine distance wise. Fenders don't show any rub marks either.
Or low tire pressure, but we've been checking it routinely and seems fine. Why would it be just the outside and inside on both tires and not a more even wear? Part of it is probably the cheap tires my dad keeps putting on it. Is there anything else we should check? Tires lasting under 6,000 miles even if cheap seems low right?
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Posted on 11/23/20 at 1:34 pm to baldona
Sounds like the tires are over loaded or under inflated. Try the following:
1. Check the air pressure with different gauges.
2. Check the load rating of the current tires and don’t exceed it, be sure to account for all the gear, ice chests, etc
3. Get some 8 or 10 ply tires, they can take a heavier load.
1. Check the air pressure with different gauges.
2. Check the load rating of the current tires and don’t exceed it, be sure to account for all the gear, ice chests, etc
3. Get some 8 or 10 ply tires, they can take a heavier load.
Posted on 11/23/20 at 1:44 pm to sleepytime
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over loaded or under inflated
my guess is both. Most people have no idea how much weight in in their boat with gas and general BS.
Posted on 11/23/20 at 1:49 pm to shawnlsu
I wouldn’t doubt overloaded on occasion. But 95% of our trips are under 10 miles and most under 5 miles going 25 mph to the boat ramp and that’s with maybe 50% gas and basic inshore gear. The trailer is from the factory so I’d think it would be have a little room for weight but who knows?
We do take it fishing and hunting trips loaded with gear 1-2 times a year where overloaded is definitely possible.
But why do the outsides wear so much faster? Inside looks almost new and outside gets bald. I can understand some extra use as the tires are mashed down.
We do take it fishing and hunting trips loaded with gear 1-2 times a year where overloaded is definitely possible.
But why do the outsides wear so much faster? Inside looks almost new and outside gets bald. I can understand some extra use as the tires are mashed down.
This post was edited on 11/23/20 at 1:51 pm
Posted on 11/23/20 at 1:56 pm to baldona
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But why do the outsides wear so much faster?
because when under inflated only the outer edges are being used. the inner treads are just soft and give way without the correct pressure.
i cant believe how many people i talk to think trailer tires use same air pressure as cars do, they dont. most trailer tires use 50-60 psi air pressure, not 35 psi like your truck does
read the sidewall of the tire where there is a short paragraph giving the correct air pressure you need to use
This post was edited on 11/23/20 at 1:57 pm
Posted on 11/23/20 at 2:49 pm to keakar
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i cant believe how many people i talk to think trailer tires use same air pressure as cars do, they dont. most trailer tires use 50-60 psi air pressure, not 35 psi like your truck does
I agree many do, I have commercial tires on my truck that are 80psi though. We have definitely been checking them and keeping them in spec. Also the tires don't ever look mushroomed like they are low like vehicle tires get.
Posted on 11/23/20 at 3:36 pm to baldona
Also see if they are radial tires vs bias ply tires.
Bias ply seem to be softer and wear much faster in my experience. They are usually cheaper and more than likely use cheaper rubber.
Bias ply seem to be softer and wear much faster in my experience. They are usually cheaper and more than likely use cheaper rubber.
Posted on 11/23/20 at 4:25 pm to ultralite
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Bias ply seem to be softer and wear much faster in my experience
Would this cause wear in only a couple thousand miles still? I get not lasting 50,000 miles but maybe not even 5,000? But we take just a handful of trips out of town a year and the boat ramp we normally use is 2 miles from the house.
They sit normal when not moving. Its just blowing my mind they go so fast and otherwise appear fine.
Posted on 11/23/20 at 4:34 pm to baldona
Sure your axle is aligned properly?
Posted on 11/23/20 at 5:10 pm to baldona
Get them balanced, that will solve the problem.
Posted on 11/23/20 at 6:52 pm to FISH N TIGER
I drive nearly five hours to fish round trip sometimes and I had two sets that went bald in less than a year. I put on goodyear endurance tires after that and i keep them at max psi. they’ve been on for almost three years now and haven’t worn at all. While I’m pleased with the good years I’ll do my best to never have a single axle trailer again.
Edit: the cheap ones went bald on the edges and also the tread was wavy
Edit: the cheap ones went bald on the edges and also the tread was wavy
This post was edited on 11/23/20 at 6:56 pm
Posted on 11/23/20 at 7:34 pm to bigbuckdj
Drag boat loaded to the nearest CAT truck scale. Pay the $10 and get weighed.
Make sure the air pressure is right for the boat.
Goodyear makes an excellent trailer tire now. Neighbor put them on his 5tg wheel. Not had a failure yet and they go all over. Usually has one on their trip to Colorado and the west.
Make sure the air pressure is right for the boat.
Goodyear makes an excellent trailer tire now. Neighbor put them on his 5tg wheel. Not had a failure yet and they go all over. Usually has one on their trip to Colorado and the west.
Posted on 11/23/20 at 7:58 pm to thejudge
Just a couple of things I took from working at a boat shop...
1. Check the weight of the boat and compare to your tires.
2. Understand the size of your tire...trailer tires will be smaller and thinner than regular vehicle tires and thus heat up faster. Always look for the speed rating and try not to exceed it.
3. Correct air for tire.
4. Make sure they are balanced and as inline with the trailer as possible. If the axle is just a little off and they are cock-eyed...you'll be looking at major wear on them since you're essentially dragging them across the pavement to a degree.
1. Check the weight of the boat and compare to your tires.
2. Understand the size of your tire...trailer tires will be smaller and thinner than regular vehicle tires and thus heat up faster. Always look for the speed rating and try not to exceed it.
3. Correct air for tire.
4. Make sure they are balanced and as inline with the trailer as possible. If the axle is just a little off and they are cock-eyed...you'll be looking at major wear on them since you're essentially dragging them across the pavement to a degree.
Posted on 11/24/20 at 9:24 am to sleepytime
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under inflated
This was the first thing that came to mind for me
Posted on 11/24/20 at 2:49 pm to baldona
Buy good tires that are rated for the correct weight
Make sure axle is straight.
Make sure tire is aired up properly
Check your wheel bearings. If they’re loose, or dry, you’ll have more friction and cause faster wear. Always grease your bearings each year
Make sure axle is straight.
Make sure tire is aired up properly
Check your wheel bearings. If they’re loose, or dry, you’ll have more friction and cause faster wear. Always grease your bearings each year
Posted on 11/24/20 at 6:50 pm to deltaland
I’m guessing the cheap tires aren’t good enough, they are only rated for 1760 lbs each.
Boat says it’s 1850 lbs and motor 400lb. Throw in trailer, 4-5 batteries, 300-500 lbs gas, etc.
Boat says it’s 1850 lbs and motor 400lb. Throw in trailer, 4-5 batteries, 300-500 lbs gas, etc.
Posted on 11/24/20 at 9:55 pm to baldona
Get the goodyear power tow tires.
Pay once.
Cry once.
If you don't use it much. Put a cover on the tires to protect from UV.
Pay once.
Cry once.
If you don't use it much. Put a cover on the tires to protect from UV.
This post was edited on 11/24/20 at 9:58 pm
Posted on 11/24/20 at 10:37 pm to baldona
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But 95% of our trips are under 10 miles and most under 5 miles
quote:
2000 miles per year
So average of say 4 miles per trip. So you use your boat about 500 trips out of the year? Since you are on your boat that many days of the year you might want to look into keeping it on the water instead of trailering it everyday.
Posted on 11/25/20 at 10:40 am to highcotton2
Check the springs. One was bad and caused the same wear on mine.
Posted on 11/25/20 at 11:08 am to Prosecuted Collins
Also if you have torsion axles have those checked as the bushings in those can wear as well and cause tire wear.
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