How To Maintain Your Horse Trailer Tires

Your horse trailer tires affect your ability to safely transport your horses. Without them, you won't be able to leave your driveway. It's important to take proper care of the tires to extend their life and ensure a safe drive. We've gathered up some key aspects to consider below.

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1. Use Proper Inflation

Horse trailer tires need to be properly inflated to function well. Otherwise, they struggle handling the forces pushing down on them. This creates faster wear and tear, which means needing to replace them sooner. Extend the life and performance of your tires by keeping the air pressure at the right levels.

All you need is a tire pressure gauge. These are cheap and use very little storage space. Try to use it in the morning when the tires are cold. This results in the most accurate reading. Then compare your measurement to the manufacturer's recommendation in your owner's manual. Then adjust as needed.

2. Check the Axle Health

One common issue is a bent axle. If you've noticed sped-up wear on your horse trailer tires and can't identify the source, it could be the axle. It's worth a visit to a service department to pinpoint the issue and get it fixed.

3. Prevent Weather Damage

Weather can cause a range of issues for your horse trailer tires. One of the biggest culprits is the harsh rays of the sun. If your horse trailer sits for hours outside, the tires get exposed to hours of sun damage. This can result in problems, such as generating cracks in the sidewalls.

The best case scenario is to store your horse trailer indoors where it can be protected against the sun and other aspects of weather. If you don't have storage space available, you will want to check your tires regularly to see if they are incurring any damage.

4. Don't Overload Your Horse Trailer

Each horse trailer has a number known as the Gross Combined Weight Rating. This number tells you how much weight your horse trailer and its tires can handle. Remember that this number includes your horses as well as any supplies inside. Alway stay within these limits. Otherwise, you'll put too much pressure on your tires and incur damage. It's also illegal to exceed your weight limits, as well as dangerous for everyone on the road.

5. Keep Weight Distribution Even

As you load up your horse trailer, be intentional about how you place the weight. Try to keep the weight as even as possible from front to back and from left to right. Unbalanced loads can cause tire blowouts.

6. Use the Right Type of Horse Trailer Tires

The types of tires you use on your horse trailer will play a role in your towing experience. One great option is radial tires. They offer optimized results, better traction, a longer lifespan, and improved fuel efficiency. Some tires also come with a stiffer sidewall to reduce sway as you drive.

We hope you found these tips helpful! For all your horse trailer needs, visit Double B Trailer Sales. We offer a wide range of horse trailers for sale and also offer parts replacement and service options. Whatever you need, you'll find it with us! We operate two dealerships. Our Centerville location is near Salt Lake City, Utah, and our Hurricane location is near St. George and Washington, Utah.