I have a new to me 2009 Komfort TT, 24', towed by a '13 F150 Ecoboost. The trailer has original tires mounted on factory upgrade aluminum wheels. I have put on approx. 3500KM. During the last trip I started getting a vibration starting at 80 KPH and continuing to 100 KPH. It noticeably smooths out after 100. This seems to be a wheel balance issue. To narrow it down I unhitched the trailer and drove the truck without any other changes. Vibration was gone. So...it seems like it is the trailer. I understand that there are varying opinions on trailer tire balancing. Mine have not been balanced. My questions are; Can a tire vibration on a trailer be felt in the tow vehicle?, and Does anyone have experience with the Dyna Beads product? Thanks in advance.David

I have pulled many trailers of all types, with unbalanced tires, and have never felt vibration transferred to the truck. I suppose with a badly cupped, out of balance tire, you may feel it in the truck.I am thinking you are feeling the expansion joints in the road, that may come and go at different speed.Jerry

If they are original tires, they should be replaced regardless of what tread looks likes. Have new tires balanced. This will help your problem.

Most likely you have a tire getting ready to grenade on you.

Mike Taverniti wrote:If they are original tires, they should be replaced regardless of what tread looks likes. Have new tires balanced. This will help your problem.^^^This^^^ and I had a trailer once that had a balance issue and yes you could feel it in the truck. Replace those tires though. They're overdue.

You might need new tires if they're original. I run dynabeads in my Harley and it made a world of difference. My dad being a diesel mechanic is the one that turned me onto them. I love them and will be putting them in my next set of tires. But if its vibration that can be felt in the truck it is major vibration going on.

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mosseater
Explorer II
Jun 16, 2016
I installed the ceramic balancing beads when I got new Maxxis a few years back. The problem is one never really knows if they're working or not. I can say the tires are wearing very evenly so far. Could be the beads, better tires, or dumb luck.
old_guy
Explorer
Jun 16, 2016
might keep the screws in longer if you balance the wheels.. I have mine balanced every two years.
Bird_Freak
Explorer II
Jun 16, 2016
I have never understood why some do not balance trailer tires. Do you feel a tire out of balance on your car or truck? Why would you want your trailer to take the same beating from out of balance tires ?
redneckgearhead
Explorer
Jun 16, 2016
You might need new tires if they're original. I run dynabeads in my Harley and it made a world of difference. My dad being a diesel mechanic is the one that turned me onto them. I love them and will be putting them in my next set of tires. But if its vibration that can be felt in the truck it is major vibration going on.
mooky_stinks
Explorer
Jun 16, 2016
Mike Taverniti wrote:
If they are original tires, they should be replaced regardless of what tread looks likes. Have new tires balanced. This will help your problem.

^^^This^^^ and I had a trailer once that had a balance issue and yes you could feel it in the truck. Replace those tires though. They're overdue.
eHoefler
Explorer II
Jun 16, 2016
Most likely you have a tire getting ready to grenade on you.
Mike_Taverniti
Explorer
Jun 16, 2016
If they are original tires, they should be replaced regardless of what tread looks likes. Have new tires balanced. This will help your problem.
MFL
Nomad II
Jun 16, 2016
I have pulled many trailers of all types, with unbalanced tires, and have never felt vibration transferred to the truck. I suppose with a badly cupped, out of balance tire, you may feel it in the truck.

I am thinking you are feeling the expansion joints in the road, that may come and go at different speed.

Jerry

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