What is max speed for your trailer tires?

[Bender]

I guess I found out the hard way that they are not rated to go so fast. Actually I got lucky and found this when I stopped since I check my tires and bearings every time I get out of the truck. The tread actually separated from the tire. I think that the wheel was not on straight after I put it on last time and it may have been sitting on that stupid plastic ring that covers the bearings. The ring is now gone and a new tire is on.

[Abbeysdad]

I ordered another tire/wheel and will install both brand new ones on the trailer and use the better of the two current as the spare

btw, I did get the other tire/wheel and installed both new ones on the trailer - once I got the others off, I saw both tires had some advanced dry rot. Glad I didn't push my luck with these ticking time bombs.

[remington]

Originally Posted by 1FASTLASER

MOST trailer tires are rated for 60 or less ESPECIALLY during the heat of the summer. Its very CRITICAL to maintain correct air pressure and more so in the summer. Air expands as it heats ...also a under pressured tire heats up and destroys side walls and treads.

Agree with this altho I've been known to pull em faster than that. I learned the hard way about quality tires and keeping your bearing greased and lubed.

[Captmikestarrett]

Originally Posted by zooker

abbeysdad..

make sure you can break loose the lug nuts.with that 4 way tire tool.. i break mine loose and re-tighten about once a year.. nothing sucks worst then not being able to get a lug nut lose..

zooker

Cool trick


I never had one seize yet.

Just rub some on the threads..

Capt Mike

[Abbeysdad]

Now who woulda thunk that LOCTITE would make an anti-seize product!

[MississippiBoy]

Originally Posted by Abbeysdad

Now who woulda thunk that LOCTITE would make an anti-seize product!

Job security, I guess.