Fireball 440 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Anyone? I'm talking snowmobile trailers with small wheels, deck over. I'm guessing around 7000-8000 miles on mine. One is ok, the other looks like it's been over inflated its whole life, which it hasn't been. 45-50 psi since new. Just seeing what to expect. I use the trailer year round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT MXZ XRS Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 How old are the tires? If they 6years old or more, replace them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 16 minutes ago, Fireball 440 said: Anyone? I'm talking snowmobile trailers with small wheels, deck over. I'm guessing around 7000-8000 miles on mine. One is ok, the other looks like it's been over inflated its whole life, which it hasn't been. 45-50 psi since new. Just seeing what to expect. I use the trailer year round. I get over 30000miles easily on my enclosed that I put quads in...trailer tires usually dont come balanced and I get mine done so they wear evenly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball 440 Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 6 minutes ago, SVT Renegade XRS said: How old are the tires? If they 6years old or more, replace them 4 years old maybe. I bought them from a member here. They're not balanced. The trailer has had a wobble at slow speeds when empty since I mounted them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT MXZ XRS Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 I'd replace them both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 I replace after 5 years. The rims are cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT MXZ XRS Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 If one is bad, replace them both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball 440 Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 What would cause the one tire to wear the center when it's had correct pressure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 7 minutes ago, Fireball 440 said: What would cause the one tire to wear the center when it's had correct pressure? Usually weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Storm Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 You must have a yammi on that side? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarissledder Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 check the load rating... they may be completely different tires? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball 440 Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 8 hours ago, Capt.Storm said: You must have a yammi on that side? Actually I did for 500 miles or so and I know I've overloaded with firewood a few times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02sled Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 I have been told that where you park the trailer will also make a difference. Apparently parking a trailer on grass is not good for the tires and will rot them out much sooner than for example an asphalt driveway. Another factor is UV exposure. Most sled trailers the tires are tucked in under the bed and protected compared to a lot of others. Our boat trailer doesn't have a whole lot of miles on it but does have years. It's a tandem axle trailer fortunately since the two front tires have had large sections of tread peel off. It was from age rather than miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmk Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Not one answer fits. Road conditions temps of surface and climate. Loading of trailer axle condition and more. Imo if it looks worn then it is buy a tire rim combo and keep the existing for additional spare. I. Buy from trailer depot.com every other year. Cheap compared to my safety next to a road 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball 440 Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 I'll use them up this summer and buy new before winter. I'll get tires with wheels this time and have a couple spares, not a bad idea since I have no idea where my spare disappeared too. It may have been in the back of my Chevy when I sold it, there was 2 feet of snow in the bed and on the cab. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball 440 Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 The bearings are due for a packin' as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member joesale Posted June 8, 2016 Gold Member Share Posted June 8, 2016 I bought a nice 3 place Flow branded as a Polaris new in 2005. When I picked up my 2 new Axys in 2014 I noticed all the lug nuts were rusted to the point I would never be able to change to a spare on the side of the road so I replaced the tire's and the hubs. The tires looked fine, I just didn't trust them after 10 years. I figure I had around 5-6 k miles on them. Now I removed the old tires from the hubs in the shop I have 2 spares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02sled Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 38 minutes ago, joesale said: I bought a nice 3 place Flow branded as a Polaris new in 2005. When I picked up my 2 new Axys in 2014 I noticed all the lug nuts were rusted to the point I would never be able to change to a spare on the side of the road so I replaced the tire's and the hubs. The tires looked fine, I just didn't trust them after 10 years. I figure I had around 5-6 k miles on them. Now I removed the old tires from the hubs in the shop I have 2 spares. Why not just replace the studs rather than the whole hub? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member joesale Posted June 9, 2016 Gold Member Share Posted June 9, 2016 The seals were shot and the bearings were rusted. So it would have been a show stopper on the side of the road either way if I hadn't done anything. Plus I was able to upgrade the weight limit of the trailer by getting a higher rated tire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 56 minutes ago, joesale said: The seals were shot and the bearings were rusted. So it would have been a show stopper on the side of the road either way if I hadn't done anything. Plus I was able to upgrade the weight limit of the trailer by getting a higher rated tire. Not legally.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snopro31 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 If I get 10000km out of my current boat trailer tires I'll be happy. Gravel kills anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Storm Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 14 minutes ago, DAVE said: Not legally.... I concur..that's a axle thing right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member joesale Posted June 9, 2016 Gold Member Share Posted June 9, 2016 I matched the Axel rating. Wgas anyway, I'm not ever selling it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 27 minutes ago, Capt.Storm said: I concur..that's a axle thing right? Maybe its different in the States but here in Canada...you cant change the factory weight rating of the trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Storm Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Just now, DAVE said: Maybe its different in the States but here in Canada...you cant change the factory weight rating of the trailer. Maybe the same thing here..dunno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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