Whether you are hauling refrigerated produce to the grocery store or your weekend boat to the dock, the successful transportation of your cargo relies heavily on your tires. This is why checking your tires should be part of your trailer inspection process, whether you use your trailer monthly or daily. But what do you do when you find aobvious bulge in the sidewall? Ainsworth Trailer Repair has a complete inventory of trailer tires from small utility to double wide tractor tires to help you if you ever find yourself in a need of just one tire, or the whole set.
By routinely monitoring your tires and making sure they are in good condition, you can usually prevent your trailer from breaking down on the side of the road. To avoid a blowout, also ensure that you use the proper tires, do not overextend your load, and maintain proper inflation.
Use Proper Tires
Although there are different trailer tire requirements depending on the loads you carry, there are certain constants that you should remember when choosing tires on your trailer. First off, it is important to remember that trailer tires aredesigned for trailers specifically. Additionally, drivers should never use light truck or passenger automotive tires on smaller trailers as they are not designed to meet higher load requirements.
Be Aware of Load Limits
One of the foremost reasons tires fail is because their primary purpose is hauling loads and often times people overload their trailers. Since tires are designed to handle specific load limits it is important to be aware of your trailer’s maximum load limit (as indicated on your tire sidewall) and the weight of your cargo, especially traveling at faster speeds on highways.
The reason blowouts occur is an overloaded tire produces too much heat. To avoid overheating, make sure all tires on a trailer are the same size and never exceed the loaded trailer weight by 20% or the Gross Vehicle Weight of the axle. In addition, it is a good idea to replace tires on both sides if one fails on a tandem axle trailer.
Watch Out for Underinflation
Even when a tire loses 20 percent of its air pressure, it may still not look flat, which is why a trailer service company always starts with checking the air pressure in all the tires as part of routine maintenance. The main reason trailer tires fail is because of underinflation; using a tire that is 30% underinflated can cut its lifespan in half. Additionally, underinflation also causes abnormal tire flexing and excessive heating which can result in up to 10% decreased fuel efficiency.
Contrastingly, avoid overinflating your tires as driving with too much air can result in puncturing and failure on sudden impact. Furthermore, no matter what the case, replace all tires after 5 years, depending on overall usage.
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If you are currently looking for tire replacement or any trailer service from professional company, contact Ainsworth Trailer Repair, by exploring their website at:http://www.fastrepairsguaranteed.com/ or contacting them directly at:
Ainsworth Trailer Repair
510 E 51st Avenue
Denver, CO 80216
Phone: 303-227-9363
303-227-9363
