On May 1st I purchased a new 2011 travel trailer. I have taken three trips for a total of approximately 600 miles. I noticed last week that all four tires are showing abnormal wear on the inner and outer edges. The trailer came with ST205/75R14C tires. The MFG. date is 26-10. I inflate them to 50 PSI which is the recommended pressure on the sidewalls. I have used several different tire pressure gauges to cross check the gauges and tire pressures. The trailer has only been towed on pavement and not above 65 mph. The trailer is currently at the dealer for some warranty work and when I mentioned the tire issue the service writer said that he did not think the tires would be a warranty item. He said something about the way the trailer is turned may be causing the wear. My question is are the tires a warrant item? Also should the tires with only 600 miles be wearing the way I described? I stopped by a local tire store and was told the tires should be replaced. I understand the tire store is in the business of selling tires but will the trailer be safe to tow without new tires.

Classic symptom of underinflation. Is that 50PSI as listed on the tire sidewalls?

I have the same problem on my side x side utility trailer. Was told it was because of cheap tires,carrying max load,or close,,,sidewalls give too much,making it look under inflated..but it isn't..

If your tires are showing wear at 600 miles, and you aren't overloaded, you probably have an alignment problem, which your dealer should address. Your tires are covered either by the manufacturer or distributor for 3 to 4 years for failures due to defects, but not alignment problems. Good luck.

I had the same problems with the cheap chinese ties that came on our 5er, had the alignment checked and explained that the tires were not over loaded or under inflated and the conclusion was the tires could not handle their rated loaded. Replacing with BF Goodrich Commercial TA's solved the problem.

coolbreeze01 wrote:If your tires are showing wear at 600 miles, and you aren't overloaded, you probably have an alignment problem, which your dealer should address. Your tires are covered either by the manufacturer or distributor for 3 to 4 years for failures due to defects, but not alignment problems. Good luck.If your tires are showing wear at 600 miles, and you aren't overloaded, you probably have an alignment problem, which your dealer should address. On this I agree with coolbreeze01. I have no idea of what kind of warranty that the tires might have.

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donn0128
Explorer II
Aug 03, 2012
Classic symptom of underinflation. Is that 50PSI as listed on the tire sidewalls?
LQuig
Explorer
Aug 03, 2012
I have the same problem on my side x side utility trailer. Was told it was because of cheap tires,carrying max load,or close,,,sidewalls give too much,making it look under inflated..but it isn't..
coolbreeze01
Explorer
Aug 03, 2012
If your tires are showing wear at 600 miles, and you aren't overloaded, you probably have an alignment problem, which your dealer should address. Your tires are covered either by the manufacturer or distributor for 3 to 4 years for failures due to defects, but not alignment problems. Good luck.
tvman44
Explorer
Aug 03, 2012
I had the same problems with the cheap chinese ties that came on our 5er, had the alignment checked and explained that the tires were not over loaded or under inflated and the conclusion was the tires could not handle their rated loaded. Replacing with BF Goodrich Commercial TA's solved the problem.
johntank
Explorer
Aug 03, 2012
coolbreeze01 wrote:
If your tires are showing wear at 600 miles, and you aren't overloaded, you probably have an alignment problem, which your dealer should address. Your tires are covered either by the manufacturer or distributor for 3 to 4 years for failures due to defects, but not alignment problems. Good luck.

If your tires are showing wear at 600 miles, and you aren't overloaded, you probably have an alignment problem, which your dealer should address.

On this I agree with coolbreeze01.

I have no idea of what kind of warranty that the tires might have.
Francesca_Knowl
Explorer
Aug 03, 2012

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LQuig
Explorer
Aug 03, 2012
Francesca Knowles wrote:

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The chart doesn't cover cheap tires with weak sidewalls, that "are" inflated properly..
Chuck_Gail
Explorer
Aug 03, 2012
Did you ever actually WEIGH your TT fully loaded? Classis symtom of overloaded tires. Are they the size listed on the plate on the TT sidewall? Are they inflated to the sidewall max pressure?
Francesca_Knowl
Explorer
Aug 03, 2012
LQuig wrote:
Francesca Knowles wrote:

From Trailer Tire Wear Diagnosis

The chart doesn't cover cheap tires with weak sidewalls, that "are" inflated properly..

Flabby sidewalls is more often related to putting passenger-type tires on trailers. A primary difference between ST tires and P/LT tires is that ST's have stiffer sidewalls. Tires designed for passenger-transport vehicles are actually an important component of the comfort/suspension system and are designed for a "softer" ride. That's inefficient on a trailer.

The tread patterns on passenger-transport tires are usually also wrong for trailers, which only need to follow the tow vehicle. They do so most efficiently with shallow, straight tread-designed tires. The deep, aggressive tread that's required for steer/drive axles interferes with a trailer's straight-behind following action. Fuel efficiency is also affected.
Catrider1
Explorer
Aug 03, 2012
I had the same issues with 2 Keystone 5th wheels. They were both weighed and were not overweight. The problem was out of alignment axles. Dexter paid for the 1st camper plus some tires and I paid for the second alignment before things went south.

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