trailer tires

[JP Heintzman]

Took my trailer tires in to get balanced the guy said he never heard of anyone balancing their trailer tires:huh:? I figure that my trailer tires go as fast as my truck tires, so they ought to be balanced to prevent uneven wear and reduced stress on the bearings. Anyway, was interested to see if anyone else balances their trailer tires? Seems like $5.00 a tire is a good investment. Ya'll be good and have a great 4th of July, see ya on the water!



JP

 

[TritonGlenn]

I do. Always have... and I hear it every time... "You really want to balance TRAILER tires???" I've heard it for the past 15+ years "You don't really need to...", but I'm like you - it's a good investment in my eyes.

All the best,

Glenn

 

[Scott Hammer TOXIC]

Ditto. If you trailer any distance with them unbalanced you will see the results pretty quick.



TOXIC

 

[Tornado]

So do I.

 

[Bruce Freeman]

I always have. I understand the fact that I hardly ever ride down the road in the boat on the trailer. But on that rare event I want a smooth ride.. LOL

It's worth the price.



BF

 

[rob chard]

yes get them balanced

 

[rob chard]

especially if they r radials

 

[TritonGlenn]

JP,

Something else to point out. When a lot of these tire guys hear "trailer tires", they automatically envision a hauling trailer or something like that. You know, lawn and garden trailers, etc... that don't get hauled long distances at highway speeds.

All the best,

Glenn

 

[Dan J.]

Just to echo the above, get 'em balanced. Every trailer I've had and currently own get the tires balanced immediately after purchase. You'll save on tire wear and stuff shaking loose under tow making it well worth the few bucks a tire spent. Good luck!

 

[Jim in VA]

Ditto. Took mine in to a Merchant's tire dealer. They didn't even bat an eyelash. Said no problem. Given the weights on the tire/wheel, I'm glad I had it done!

 

[TOMMY RICH]

If it goes on the highway...it needs balanced.

 

[Texas Transplant]

Pretty much agree. Can't believe that someone in a tire store would even question the logic.



Tex

 

[Jimmy Easterling]

Yep, me too.