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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2010 5:27:56 GMT -6
Here is a quick question? I pull my boat 13 miles one way to launch. My tires are 15" with 35psi as recommended for the load wheel bearings are good fresh grease. In that short distance my tires get very hot to touch is this normal?? Past experience pulling trailers never had tires get this warm. What's up?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2010 6:32:47 GMT -6
are you using trailer tires or car tires ? usually trailer tires require more air pressure, something closer to 50psi. but not to get away from the hot tire, did you check your brakes? sometimes brakes stick causing the wheel to get hotter.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2010 8:28:26 GMT -6
trailer tires, they are 6 ply heavy duty side wall. Single axle no brakes. After seeing your post I checked the pressure again you are right 50 psi. 35psi is on my cargo trailer. My bad! They were at 48psi each. I topped them off to 50psi.
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Post by ejstenger on Jun 24, 2010 19:03:17 GMT -6
That was an easy fix. If they still get hot, Take the wheel off and inspect your bearings. It'll save you from doing it on the road. If the seals are bad and get water in where it doesn't belong, the bearings deteriorate rapidly. I always carry the old bearings with me so if I have a problem I can always replace them on the road.I also have a new hub encased in plastic with bearings in it as I did ruin a hub when a wheel came loose. They don't cost that much and worth the cost for insurance. <`)>((((< ED
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Post by codman on Jun 24, 2010 20:21:00 GMT -6
Had the same problem, 1 axle trailer, with disc brakes, tires, load range c, always heated up and over the years had 2 sidewall blowouts. Talk to a tire guy down the street, told me I was running to close to the max load range and recommended that I go to a load range d tire and rim, which had the same bolt pattern. I had to replace the plastic fenders to get the clearance and took his advice. Problem solved.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2010 5:24:01 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2011 8:23:49 GMT -6
I'm having the same issue with my trailer - tandem axle with disc brakes. Weird thing is, the hub & rim is cool to the touch...only the tire is warm after hauling.
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Post by ejstenger on Apr 1, 2011 14:28:30 GMT -6
Pressure every time!!! I had the d load tires on my trailer and even with the right pressure I still had trouble with the tire rolling and wearing the tire on the sides of the tread. I had decided to go with the six ply and heavier load range, just didn't get around to it yet. <`)>((((< ED
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2011 10:08:30 GMT -6
usually pressure, or non radial tires. Last summer during a 300 mile pull, I thought my tires were gonna melt !
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Post by Simple Man on Apr 14, 2011 6:44:32 GMT -6
"Uhggh...Ain't got enough air in 'em...uhhggh... " - My Carl impersonation
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2012 9:03:17 GMT -6
Tire warm and hub cool is GREAT.
Tire hot - Put more pressure in...Check for 6 ply trailer tires. Also, check the weight rating on the trailer tag. For these new owner/used boats...Is this the same trailer the previous owner bought it with. 2 issues...Sounds stupid, but people on the beach areas put them in the stackable marina, have lifts on the docks, or leave them in the water all the time. They do sell off the trailer. When they decide to sell, they look at the cheapest option - Sometimes a max weight on the trailer circumstance - A lot of time it's a cheaper single axle versus the the nice dual axle that came with it. The other issue is that boat merchants sell boats as boat and motor and throw in the trailer...Most of the time, they put the smallest trailer they can under the boat to get you home.
Hub warmer or hot - let it cool and replace the bearings ASAP. They are going to lunch, and the last thing you want is the boat swaying and you slowing with the wheel passing you on the interstate. A great trick my grandpa used is to get to the marina and take your time prepping to launch and let the bearings cool. Then, pump the bearings full of grease before the launch. It will keep the water and gunk out of your beaings - Super critical in the Salt regions. A wamr or hot hub is like a sponge when cooled...Sucks all the outside in.
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Post by T-Topless on Apr 28, 2012 9:11:34 GMT -6
Another thing to check for is disc brakes dragging - especially for salt water boaters.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2012 0:07:25 GMT -6
I went through a bunch of tires early on, 10 in the first year. Checked everything out and it turned out to be my right foot! Slowed down to a max of 55 mph and have run the same tires ever since. C rated tires at 75 mph with a 238cc in tow just seem to explode, strange.
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Post by intubaited on Jul 25, 2012 7:25:46 GMT -6
Put radials on when those wear out, you'll be glad you did. My boat weighs in at over 4000 lb loaded and I pull it 350 miles round trip a dozen or so times a year. The trailer came with 6 ply c rated tires and they just couldn't handle the weight or highway speeds. The alignment was fine as were the bearings and grease. Slowing down helped but I used to have to replace 2 tires a year on average regardless of what I did. I bit the bullet and put radials on this year and they handle the speed and weight like they should. I've already made the trip 5 times and the tires still look like new. 50 psi.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2012 9:48:49 GMT -6
"Uhggh...Ain't got enough air in 'em...uhhggh... " - My Carl impersonation "aight then", Simple Man, correct me if I am wrong, but wasnt Mr. Childers from Lee County Alabama?? ;D
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Post by Simple Man on Jul 25, 2012 10:18:12 GMT -6
"Uhggh...Ain't got enough air in 'em...uhhggh... " - My Carl impersonation "aight then", Simple Man, correct me if I am wrong, but wasnt Mr. Childers from Lee County Alabama?? ;D I believe you are right sir. He was from Lee County and really wanted to receive his higher education locally but was unable to achieve the test scores necessary for attendance. He was able to achieve admittance to another state school in Tuscaloosa County. His graduating class contained several well known individuals including Mr. Forrest Gump.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2012 18:34:47 GMT -6
well played!!
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Post by acdaddy0 on May 31, 2014 12:25:03 GMT -6
Touch your hubs and then your tires , which ever is warmer is the culprit. Some tires run hotter than others , I think they have a temperature rating on them. A,b,c,d,.
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Post by LITTLEROCK1 on Jun 2, 2014 14:57:43 GMT -6
you might want to check the dot #'s on the tires to see how old they are. Tires over 6 years old should be replaced.
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Post by Juan on Jun 5, 2014 17:58:05 GMT -6
"aight then", Simple Man, correct me if I am wrong, but wasnt Mr. Childers from Lee County Alabama?? ;D I believe you are right sir. He was from Lee County and really wanted to receive his higher education locally but was unable to achieve the test scores necessary for attendance. He was able to achieve admittance to another state school in Tuscaloosa County. His graduating class contained several well known individuals including Mr. Forrest Gump. 2gunsfiring_v1
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