Balancing Trailer Tires - yes or no
Replaced the tires on the trailer yesterday (Goodyear Endurance). After mounting the new tires, the guys were bringing them over to the trailer to install. I asked if they had been balanced and they...
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phillyg wrote:
Cleary, its roughly 50/50 to balance, or not. Here's an example of why it makes sense to balance the wheel/tire, notwithstanding that the hubs and discs may be out. I think their mass is more concentrated nearer the center. Thus of less impact.
Here's a link to fairly dramatic trailer wheel hopping. I've actually seen worse on a TT. I can't be convinced that it's okay for tires to hop thusly. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
https://youtu.be/GcISwBlCAKsre
This is even a bigger deal the larger the tire and wheel (and thus heavier) get. Personally I have them balanced because it doesn't cost me any more to do it, and I figure it might be a bit easier on the bearings. As for my little utility trailer, I don't bother.
