Trailer Tire Notes-Balancing Boo-Boo, Maybe?
This evening I jacked and blocked up the boat trailer, and removed the tires (14 in., radials).
Since this is a new boat and trailer, I needed to go thru the exercise for several reasons.
First, I needed to figure out what combo of jack and lumber needed to safely raise and support the trailer in the event of a roadside flat or a more serious problem. This is an Aluminum I-Beam trailer, and I want to only use a jack under the galvanized steel axle. This is going to require a 'low' jack.
Second, I need to grease the Super Lube Spindle while spinning the tires. FWIW, after quite a bit of research, I'm going to standardize on one grease for all of my trailer wheel bearings, Kendall, L-427, Super Blu Grease for Trailer Bearings (High Temp, High Pressure). This grease came highly recommended by a couple of marine mechanics (Lake Cumberland area) and was discussed at length with Tech Support at ConocoPhilips (owns Kendall) for higher speeds and heavier trailers, including boat trailers.
Now, for my 'Maybe a Boo-Boo', I was going to have the tires (and spare) balanced tomorrow since I already had the trailer axle blocked up. Loaded up the tires when it hit me, This trailer has been sitting for 2 weeks (parked on grass).
I'm concerned about 'flat' spots from sitting affecting the tire balance.
What say the Pros here?
My thoughts are to put the tires back on and run the trailer up the road, then immediately remove the tires. Due to the aluminum I-Beams, I really don't want the tire shop taking the tires off.
Thanks in advance,
Fred
Since this is a new boat and trailer, I needed to go thru the exercise for several reasons.
First, I needed to figure out what combo of jack and lumber needed to safely raise and support the trailer in the event of a roadside flat or a more serious problem. This is an Aluminum I-Beam trailer, and I want to only use a jack under the galvanized steel axle. This is going to require a 'low' jack.
Second, I need to grease the Super Lube Spindle while spinning the tires. FWIW, after quite a bit of research, I'm going to standardize on one grease for all of my trailer wheel bearings, Kendall, L-427, Super Blu Grease for Trailer Bearings (High Temp, High Pressure). This grease came highly recommended by a couple of marine mechanics (Lake Cumberland area) and was discussed at length with Tech Support at ConocoPhilips (owns Kendall) for higher speeds and heavier trailers, including boat trailers.
Now, for my 'Maybe a Boo-Boo', I was going to have the tires (and spare) balanced tomorrow since I already had the trailer axle blocked up. Loaded up the tires when it hit me, This trailer has been sitting for 2 weeks (parked on grass).
I'm concerned about 'flat' spots from sitting affecting the tire balance.
What say the Pros here?
My thoughts are to put the tires back on and run the trailer up the road, then immediately remove the tires. Due to the aluminum I-Beams, I really don't want the tire shop taking the tires off.
Thanks in advance,
Fred
