Trailer Tire Blowouts & Costly Mistakes Lawn Guys Keep Making | Mike Daly (Kenda)
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Always check and maintain correct tire pressure on your trailer tires; under-inflation wears outside edges, over-inflation wears the center.
Be mindful of your trailer's load; overloading can damage axles and cause uneven tire wear, leading to costly failures.
Prioritize radial tires for lawn care trailers for a smoother ride and better handling, especially for longer distances, despite bias ply options for smaller utility trailers.
Regularly inspect trailer tires for weather cracking and uneven tread wear; even commercial use tires should last around 5 years with proper care.
Load your heaviest equipment as far forward on the trailer tongue as possible to minimize sway and reduce stress on axles and tires.
Consider upgrading to a higher ply tire (e.g., from D to E range) for a safety cushion, especially if you frequently carry close to maximum weight, ensuring clearance is sufficient.
Service your trailer axles by greasing bearings and checking brakes periodically; neglecting one component can lead to an 'avalanche' of failures.
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