Just Wonduring

If the trailer was level, I would think that the weight on both axles/wheels would be the same.

Agree, with turning and backing also having an affect. They often are twisted in the process, which is why we pull forward then straight back again to take the stress off of them before stabilizing everything.

I'm on my 4th set of tires for my 20 year old 5th wheel. All four tires wear the same. My trailer tows level.

Just to add--- the first set of tires that came with the 5th wheel two lost tread and a 3rd had a bubble. I replaced them. Since then the tires have been replaced due to age rather than wear. Based on what I've read in 5th wheel forums it seems most people end up replacing the tires due to age. The folks usually indicate the tires still had plenty of tread but were beginning to show cracking on the sidewalls.

Difference in weight between front and rear axles depends on weight distribution in the rig. In my rig all the heavy stuff is forward of the front axle and the front axle carries more weight that the rear.

To my mind it would depend on where the most weight is: front or rear. Even if the trailer is level there could be more weight on one set due to more "stuff" in that area. Also it could vary depending on the location of the water tanks and whether they are in use or not.

I guess "It just depends". :)

ret-miner wrote:
On a 5ft wheel or trailer which tandem tire front or back takes the most weight and wear & tear if any difference

If you ever get a chance to do a 4-wheel weigh on your RV, you might be surprised at how much difference there is. Equalizers help, but aren't a cure-all. Also, the side to side weights might surprise you.

Lyle

We've had each tire weighed, our door side is just over 1,000 heavier and our rear tires are just under 300 pounds more weigh than the front tires. I do rotate the tires once a year plus we are using balancing beads in each tire.