When purchasing tires for your trailer, it is recommended that you fit your trailer with “ST” or Special Trailer tires. There are many reasons for this, the most basic being that tires are designed for a specific vehicle and application, and are ideal for that use. Some trailer users may assume that there is no [...]
If you have been using the same set of trailer tires for 3 or more years, it is likely they are beginning to show wear. Cracks can form in the tread or sidewall, which can be quite dangerous. These cracks are caused my a number of different things: Infrequent use – trailer tires that remained [...]
When transporting horses, many people focus on the quality of the trailer itself. If travelling a significant distance, they’ll make certain that there is enough ventilation, climate control, and a modicum of padding for roads that are exceptionally rough. They are concerned about the size of the trailer and how convenient it will be to [...]
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Having the ability to travel and live comfortably, at the same time, is one of the major benefits of owning a camper or trailer. If you plan to be traveling a great deal over an extended period, choosing the right trailer tires or camper trailer tires can be crucial to the success of your trip. [...]
Boat trailer tires need periodic replacement depending on how often you use your trailer. Your trailer tires must be able to pull a great deal of weight, both on the ground and in the water. For this reason, trusted name brands like Carlisle trailer tires, Duro trailer tires and Towmaster trailer tires are preferable to generic products. Radial trailer tires are excellent [...]
Continue reading about Taking Care of Your Boat Trailer Tires
When deciding what type of tire will work best for your vehicle or trailer, it is important to know the difference between tire types, and what you need the tires to do for you. If you need boat trailer tires, then there are two basic options – radial trailer tires and bias trailer tires. The two types [...]
Trailer tires are very different from the typical car tire that we are accustomed to. The rubber compound that tire manufacturers design are specially developed for different vehicles and uses. Car tires, for instance, have designs and compounds that allow for higher levels of friction and heat caused by braking, accelerating and turning. They are designed [...]
A friend recently purchased an old Bentley Continental at a steal of a price. With plans on refurbishing the machine, he hitched his tow-behind to his V8 pickup and got ready for his 200-mile trip to claim the vehicle. With a lot of sweat and some blood (the tears came later), the car was heaved [...]
Continue reading about Trailer Tires Are Not One-Size-Carries-All
High quality trailer tires often have a life exceeding 10,000 miles. If you are noticing excessive wear on your tires after a few thousand miles, you may want to take your trailer to a shop to have the axle and related components looked at. Sometimes a vicious pothole in the road or seemingly minor accident may [...]
A blown-out trailer tire on a travel trailer caused a five-acre vegetation fire Tuesday in Lake Elsinore, California; most likely from the sparks of the wheel rim hitting the pavement. (Read more.) If you have a blowout, pull off the road immediately to reduce the risk of starting a blaze. Also consider carrying a fire extinguisher in your [...]
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