Have You Thought About Your Trailer Tires Recently?

Most people follow a pretty strict routine of tire maintenance on their cars and trucks. Monthly or quarterly tasks, like checking air pressure, rotating tires, testing alignment, and monitoring tread, can all help tires perform at their best and help you identify problems. The truth is that trailer tires need regular care, too, to help your trailer perform the job it was designed to do.

Your trailer tires have a different construction than tires for your vehicle, given that they're supposed to carry heavy loads. Although you should check the tread with the penny method, replacing tires right away if the tread doesn't come to the top of Lincoln's head, there are other factors that affect trailer tire life. Tires should actually be replaced every 3 to 4 years because the materials have a limited life span and the tires can begin to develop cracks and bulges, even if their tread still looks great. Trailer tire inflation is also really important for safely transporting your loads and maintaining the tread on your tires. Always keep the tires inflated to the maximum listed pressure on the tire. remember that you should inflate to this pressure when the tires are cold, not hot. This maintenance step keeps you safe on the road and preserves the life of your tires.