Trailer Tire Service Guide Line

Your tires are a major contributor to the overall performance of your trailer, recreational vehicle or other towing vehicle. Proper tire maintenance is very important to help ensure your tires perform as designed when interacting with your trailer.

There are many contributors to the proper use and maintenance of your trailer tires. These items include how evenly the trailer is loaded, the weight of the cargo, tire inflation pressure, driving speed, road conditions, and the proper matching of tire with trailer. While no one can predict how long your tires will last, following some simple guidelines may help increase the tire’s useful life and help it perform as intended.

Here are several simple tips on the proper care and maintenance of trailer tires.
Click on the individual tips for a detailed explanation of each item.

Choosing a Trailer Tire

It is important that your trailer tires match your trailer’s application and capacity requirements. Learn more about getting the correct tire for your trailer.

Load Carrying Capacity & Weight Distribution

Proper weight distribution is a common problem with premature trailer tire failures. Find out how to load and distribute your trailers weight properly.

Tire Inflation

Incorrect tire pressure is a leading cause of trailer tire failures. Find out how to check tire pressure.

Tire Inspection

Tire inspection is important to do frequently. Find out how to spot signs of tire damage.