balance trailer tires?
 

six new skins going on my trailer

I can see nothing but positives for smooth ride and tire life, but 9 out of 10 say it's not neccesary.

opinions?

Absolutely not necessary. But most times it's included with the tires so why not take it?

I think it depends on how much you are going to use the trailer. If just for short trips several times a year not necessary.

If you are doing some long road trips it is absolutely necessary for tire longitvity and it does make a difference in ride!

Yeah, but who rides in the back with the boat? ;)

LOL, believe me. It does make a difference in the tow vehicle as well! Most trailer tires that are used enough before dryrot sets in IMO are replaced because of the uneven wear patterns that develope due to improper tire balancing.(also the classic flat spots that occur if one has been locked down :D )

I had a contract when I was in the trucking business delivering HS yearbooks. Brought a trailer load of books from the factory and used a duellie and a trailer to deliver to the schools. Night and day difference in ride quality once I decided to balance the trailer tires!

Technically not neccessary to balance the trailer tires, however it will only be better on the trailer & cause less wear & tear to have them balanced. It just is not a safety issue.. :) Jamie

I have noticed that my bearing life has increased because I balanced my six tires.I think it's cheap insurance.I will always have mine balanced.

Why would anyone NOT balance the tires ?? It makes the tires last longer, makes the trailer bearings and suspension last longer and probably lessens the chance of a blow out due to excess heat.

believe me...I'm all about it,

but my long long time buddy and lifetime large local tire shop owner jumps up and down "it's not neccessary!"

they are all loaded in my snow trailer and are going first thing in the am to get mounted and BALANCED.

Thanks guys for backing up my thinking.

He is correct..


It's not necessary..





Neither is breathing...




I prefer to do both :)