High Speed Pulling Empty Trailer=Tire Damage???
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High Speed Pulling Empty Trailer=Tire Damage???
I have a tandem axle for a 3700+ pound 25 foot boat that I would like to pull empty about 500 miles total @ ~70 mph. I am concerned that the the tires may suffer uneven wear from tire hop / bounce with the trailer unloaded which could produce uneven tire wear / cupping.
Anyone had any experience pulling an empty boat trailer under these conditions? Any tire issues as a result?
Anyone had any experience pulling an empty boat trailer under these conditions? Any tire issues as a result?
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I've done it. Don't recall any issues.
Shouldn't be a problem if your tires are properly inflated, no dry rot, and keep an eye on the wheel bearings and lug nuts.
Steve
Shouldn't be a problem if your tires are properly inflated, no dry rot, and keep an eye on the wheel bearings and lug nuts.
Steve
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I have a tandem axle for a 3700+ pound 25 foot boat that I would like to pull empty about 500 miles total @ ~70 mph. I am concerned that the the tires may suffer uneven wear from tire hop / bounce with the trailer unloaded which could produce uneven tire wear / cupping.
Anyone had any experience pulling an empty boat trailer under these conditions? Any tire issues as a result?
Anyone had any experience pulling an empty boat trailer under these conditions? Any tire issues as a result?
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Well I'll be darned. Yes, that was me. Yes, we birds of a feather and all that. Nice to put a face with the name SeaRay Jim. I hope you had nice time. You have a great group of folks there.
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Hey Bent we always enjoy getting together with your group. I was only sorry that we could only say down at the lake for a short time while you all were there. It was a last minute deal for us when the delayed parts finally arrived that Saturday and I could then get the engine back together and pull the boat down to the lake. Hopefully you guys will be back again next year.......or maybe sooner.