How often do you replace trailer tires?

[Fire929]

The tires still have plenty of tread on them but I read somewhere that after 3-5 years you should consider replacing them.

 

[Dave561]

Every 5 years or till they show their age (mileage or dry rot)

 

[HondaGalToo]

I heard up to 7 is ok, at the very max (as long as they aren't dryrotted, etc.). Mine hit the 7 year mark in 2009, I used them without issue, but they are getting replaced before this season starts (Goodyear Marathon radials, gonna get them again, the tread still looks great, no dryrot).

 

[Fire929]

Good enough for me.

Thanks

 

[rk97]

what do I look for in a trailer tire anyway? I have to pick up a spare before the season starts...

my little 4x8 only has 4 lug 12" wheels.

 

[barry38]

Had one blow out in year 4. Replaced them at that time

 

[HondaGalToo]

rk97;109421 wrote: what do I look for in a trailer tire anyway? I have to pick up a spare before the season starts...

my little 4x8 only has 4 lug 12" wheels.

Not sure at that size. Just make sure it's trailer-specific tire. Some folks buy car tires (not that you could do that with 12" wheels?) but that's a bad idea.

 

[Wink]

I replace them 2-3 every year and rotate though. I also keep a new spare in the trailer.
(triple axle)

 

[HondaGalToo]

Wink;109442 wrote: I replace them 2-3 every year and rotate though. I also keep a new spare in the trailer.
(triple axle)

Hmmm, I'd never even though about rotating them...good idea. I'll rotate them from now on.

 

[Blinky]

just check for any signs of rubber cracking. Oh yeah, don't forget a good jack too along with that spare tire.

 

[ERB68]

Wink;109442 wrote: I replace them 2-3 every year and rotate though. I also keep a new spare in the trailer.
(triple axle)

Yea but your trailer is bigger than my first condo!!!


Good thread, I replaced all mine when I got the trailer, it was in need of lots a stuff.