When to change trailer tires?
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When to change trailer tires?
I have a Trailex open trailer, used it 6 times in the last 2 years, stays outside on the driveway when not is use. Tires still look brand new, they will probably develop dry rot before they get worn down.
So, as the title states, how much time should pass before changing trailer tires?
Guys here might be too hard core for such a simple question, so there is a cross post in the 991 GT3 forum
Thanks!
So, as the title states, how much time should pass before changing trailer tires?
Guys here might be too hard core for such a simple question, so there is a cross post in the 991 GT3 forum
Thanks!
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I replace mine after 4 years. Probably overkill but why wreck my expensive race cars because of some old tires?
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I can say from experience that trailer tires are only good for 5 years max independent of tire thread remaining. I had a failure occur in the 6th year and bent a wheel axle.That experience was with China made trailer tires.
Now, I installed Goodyear Endurance tires, made in Keeping America Great USA. I believe that maybe the 5 year rule of thumb could be pushed. These tires weigh at least 20% more than the China made
Now, I installed Goodyear Endurance tires, made in Keeping America Great USA. I believe that maybe the 5 year rule of thumb could be pushed. These tires weigh at least 20% more than the China made
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I bought my open Trailex in 2013. On the way to WGI in 2018 the tread decided to remove itself from the tire. It destroyed $500 worth of Trailex parts and I spent weeks and multiple very expensive Jeep fuses trying to find the issues and fix the wiring. 4 years looks about right.
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I got 11 years out of mine. Finally got the hint to change them when the 2nd one blew
Be careful what you get though. On an old trailer I had I got some tires from the local trailer care place and blew two of them within 6 months of light use.
Be careful what you get though. On an old trailer I had I got some tires from the local trailer care place and blew two of them within 6 months of light use.
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3 years.
How much is at stake? How much will you save by taking it to 4 or 5. I picked 3 years because I've had flats on 4 year old tires, but never before then.
I know it is anecdotal, but it is the only data that I have.
How much is at stake? How much will you save by taking it to 4 or 5. I picked 3 years because I've had flats on 4 year old tires, but never before then.
I know it is anecdotal, but it is the only data that I have.
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I've blown numerous tires (at least 4-5) on my Trailexes and it's absolutely no fun, let me tell ya.
First, I had the trailer chassis raised so there would be less chance of tire rubbing on fenders. This was after multiple visits to a trailer shop and much frustration. I no longer use that trailer shop.
Second, I changed all tires to Goodyear Endurance. More $$ but made in USA and has much higher load rating (and tire PSI). IIRC I put GY tires on in beginning of 2017 or 2018 after yet another blow out & destroyed fender on the way to my SM race shop to have him work on the trailer instead. So far so good on GY tires. No issues of any kind and that's WELL over 10,000 miles of towing.
I know that doesn't answer OP's question, but I plan on taking a wait and see approach with the new tires. I'll use them for at least 3 years and likely start replacing when they start blowing.
First, I had the trailer chassis raised so there would be less chance of tire rubbing on fenders. This was after multiple visits to a trailer shop and much frustration. I no longer use that trailer shop.
Second, I changed all tires to Goodyear Endurance. More $$ but made in USA and has much higher load rating (and tire PSI). IIRC I put GY tires on in beginning of 2017 or 2018 after yet another blow out & destroyed fender on the way to my SM race shop to have him work on the trailer instead. So far so good on GY tires. No issues of any kind and that's WELL over 10,000 miles of towing.
I know that doesn't answer OP's question, but I plan on taking a wait and see approach with the new tires. I'll use them for at least 3 years and likely start replacing when they start blowing.
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One more important point: Get a TPMS System. It’s really cheap insurance against underinflated tires from punctures and otherwise. I’ve had 2 punctures from nails in 8 years of towing and each time I was able to replace the tire before It went completely flat.
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