Rattletrap Posted March 17, 2007 Posted March 17, 2007 My trailer tires are getting ate up pretty bad on the inside edges. Besides rotating them frequently, is there anything else that can be done? Quote
Cajun1977 Posted March 17, 2007 Posted March 17, 2007 proper tire pressure trailer tires should be around 50 psi usually Quote
Rattletrap Posted March 18, 2007 Author Posted March 18, 2007 proper tire pressure trailer tires should be around 50 psi usually I do. Over-pressure will make the center wear out first. Under-pressure will make the outer edges on both sides wear out. Mine wears out on the inside only. The axle does not look bent. I heard one suggest that the boat might be too heavy for the trailer. Quote
-badhabit- Posted March 18, 2007 Posted March 18, 2007 I'm not sure about fixing that problem, but if it comes down to needing a new axle this is the best place for trailer parts I've found: http://www2.northerntool.com/cat-1/166839%2B166843.htm (you can get a new axle cheaper than a good set of tires) I hope you get it worked out Quote
Rattletrap Posted March 18, 2007 Author Posted March 18, 2007 I'm not sure about fixing that problem, but if it comes down to needing a new axle this is the best place for trailer parts I've found: http://www2.northerntool.com/cat-1/166839%2B166843.htm(you can get a new axle cheaper than a good set of tires) I hope you get it worked out Yep. I just heard that today. One of my friends said that I can put in a heavier duty axle also. I'm also going to take it to a boat dealer so they can tell me if I have the right trailer for my boat. Quote
Super User Way2slow Posted March 18, 2007 Super User Posted March 18, 2007 New axle aren't always so easy. A lot of the bass boat companies don't use standard axles you can run down to Northern Tool and buy. The best cure is have it aligned but this ain't so easy either. Don't bother taking it to these computerized alignment shops, they don't have a clue and can't help you. You have to find one of the old timers that still has the equipment a couple of generations past and could align the old straight axle pickups, these had to be aligned by bending them. Find you one of the old front end men that knows how to bend them and still has the equipemnt and he can make have the best towing trailer around. The good ones can also weld extra bracing on them to keep the true for many years. Quote
Super User Jig Man Posted March 19, 2007 Super User Posted March 19, 2007 It is more than likely tire pressure but it could be an axle problem. You can check your alignment by measuring from a spot on the back of your trailer to the axle. Then go to the other side and find a spot exactly like the one you used and measure to the axel on that side. I should be no more than 1/4" different than the first side. Quote
Super User Way2slow Posted March 19, 2007 Super User Posted March 19, 2007 That measures tracking only, does nothing about casting, camber and tow in/out. Casting, camber and tow is what eats up the tires. No less critical than an automobiles alignment, just most people thing because think so because after all "it's just a trailer". Ranger's axles are aligned when they are installed on the tailer but many companies could care less, after all "it's a trailer" why worry about how it drives. Doesn't matter they eat a set of tires a season. I've had friends trailers that would eat a set tires in a couple thousand miles until I convinced them to get them aligned. They worried more about dry rot than tire wear afterwards. Quote
Garnet Posted March 19, 2007 Posted March 19, 2007 Jig man has a good start way2slow is right this time. Get on some the old car sites and you find these old timer. My town has Independent guy been in biz sence christ was little maybe your town has somebdy like this. Garnet Quote
HPBB Posted March 19, 2007 Posted March 19, 2007 I had the same problem on a trailer. The boat was on the higher side on its rateing and the tires leaned in when loaded. I slipt the old axle. When i got a new axle put on it I went for a heavier one, and the problem went away. I would say the boat is heavy for the trailer. Quote
Super User Way2slow Posted March 19, 2007 Super User Posted March 19, 2007 One thing I forgot that is also a common problem, towing at the wrong ball height. Even on trailers that come with the axle's aligned, that alignment if for a certain ball height, higher or lower than the set height throws off the alignment. Sometimes it's stated on a sticker or samped in the frame up near the hitch. For most modern boats, you should be able to email or call the manufactor and find out what that measurement is suppose to be. On my Javelin it's 13 1/4", To get that on my 4 WD pickup I have to run a 6" drop on my receiver. Quote
Garnet Posted March 19, 2007 Posted March 19, 2007 A common thing is boats bought at shows will be put on half the trailer needed to keep price down. I've seen axcles like bow and tires lend out. Ditch this trailer and buy right. Garnet Quote
Al Wolbach Posted March 19, 2007 Posted March 19, 2007 Way2Slow is correct. Take your trailor to a frame shop. One that can straighten a car frame or unibody car. They can fix your problem. Had mine done about three years ago. Cost $100, problem solved and you do not need to remove the boat...........Al Quote
frogtog Posted March 19, 2007 Posted March 19, 2007 If you have a tandam axel, the shackels and bushing could be wore out. They are very easy to replace. 8-) Quote
Rattletrap Posted March 19, 2007 Author Posted March 19, 2007 Thanks for all the info. And thanks way2slow. An "oldtimers" alignment shop here in town said that happens all the time. He said $65 and It will be good as new. And I'll be adding two brand new radials. Tightlines!!!! Quote
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