Palting

I have a Trailex open trailer that I've used 6 times in 2 years. It's parked outside on the driveway when not in use. The tires look brand new, and likely will get dry rot before they show any wear.

So, as the title states, how much time should pass before I should change the trailer tires?

I also posted in the racing forum, but the guys there may be too hard core and simply wear down their trailer tires, so I cross posted here.

Thanks!

EDIT:. Okay, I misspelled the title

MJG911

when I was still tracking and trailering, I changed trailer tires every 2 years on my open trailer, just as a precaution, as they aren't that expensive. Later I got an enclosed trailer, and instead of trailer tires, I used LT tires on it. Sold it after 3 years, but I think the truck tires would be good for 5 years. LT tires had a higher load rating than trailer tires, and a higher speed rating.

f4 plt

If the tires look good, no evidence of rot or cracking, I still change tires on everything at five years or tread depth of 4/32 minimum ( yes the federal standard and wear bars are at 2/32. Also since I don’t use my trailer that much either I check tire pressure often and keep them pumped to at least recommended cold ratings hope that helps. Don’t forget to check the spare

evilfij

Anything to block the sun helps a ton. Cut out plywood is the old school way, but I am sure there is some fancier method.

Palting

Thanks for the responses, all. I had no clue, so at least now I have something to go by.

Mussl Kar

Toss them every 3 years. Consider what is in/on the trailer. How will it effect you when one of those crappy tires blows out. Mine have good tread but are getting tossed this year. Timed out. I may replace with Light Truck tires but may need different wheels for that.

consolidated

Nothing, nothing is more annoying that a trailer tire blow out to or from a happy race weekend. I think they’re all made of recycled cardboard, ash and mayonnaise somewhere in Bangladesh. I usually bought the higher rated suitable tire depending on your load, E or F.

RossP

Agreed. Recommend everyone get some trailer ramps (from Race Ramps) in case you need to change a trailer tire. Makes life alot easier.

Palting

Interesting. I assumed you would change a trailer flat tire mid trip with the car still loaded and the trailer still hitched to the tow vehicle. Not the case?

R.Deacon

Palting. when I replaced my tires on my open trailer, I did at 4 years time line although tires had plenty of tread they were made in China , Replaced with Goodyear trailer tires their high end trailer tire only one made in USA , cost around $650
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BlazinPond

My take on what he was implying... is the ramp allows your to drive up on the other tandem wheel/tire.
Basically a built in jack (but easier) while changing the other tire over to the spare.

Good idea.

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Mussl Kar

I keep a HF hydraulic jack in the trailer just for that reason. That was bought after the time I had a blowout and had to use the jack from my superduty. That required moving a lot of stuff piled inside the cabin.
Examine your tires often if they are the cheap imports, and max speed is 65? They will start delaminating if pushed to fast and the scary part is that the bulging happens on the inside wall where you can't see it.

dbbarron

I just changed mine; they had a 2013 date code. Overdue.

RossP

With a trailer ramp, you can just roll the axle without the flat onto the ramp, and it lifts the other axle making it easier/faster to change on the side of the road. Makes a trailer change a 15 min exercise which will be appreciated if you are on the side of an interstate.

Exactly. These are the ones I have: https://raceramps.com/car-ramps/trai...er-side-kicks/

Palting

Ingenious!! Would never have thought about it. Thanks!