This trailer tire wear pattern...

180k miles on trailer tires? That's not too bad there Joe.

I'm guessing the soft tire compound they use today contributes to that- I Get that on my flatbed from previous Chinese tires I put on

What brand are those?

 

Either way...180k on a trailer- I Wouldn't complain- You did good-Especially if You had some weight.
Be Happy- I Couldn't get over 100k on my spread axle trailers.....

 

An older moving van I pulled had the same thing and it turned out to be bushings

 

If the tire wear is on the inside of the tires it’s one of two things:
1) loose wheel bearings
2) flexing of the axles

I think it’s the axles. They put light weight axles on trailers that tend to bow out causing the inner portion of the tire to carry more of the weight.
The only cure for that is to beef up the axle.
Call Mike Beckett at MD Alignment in Des Moines he can help you.

 

Wow that looks like a steer tire wear down. I always try to ride with my axles to the front as much as possible. Reduces tire wear. 180 K is really good though

 

Hi there

I would check tire pressure at 120psi
All tires not more than 1/4” difference in height
Check wheel alignment
Very rear bearings may be bad, considering than you do regular 6month preventive maintenance
Check driver not jackknifing trailer with load

You need to get at least 8 months more service once you follow the above guidelines

Let me know

Thanks

Pernell Marlon Maturah
Tire specialist

 

It’s hard to tell from a couple pictures, so I have some questions for you.

1: how many tires is this happening?
2: what suspension? it looks like you have the Hendrickson Intrax.
3. Have you done any wheel bearing maintenance or have you had any wheel seals replaced?
4: what tire pressure are you running?
5: are you running recaps or virgin rubber?

All of this can effect tire wear and there may not be a definitive answer, but tell us what you can and we’ll try our best.