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Balancing trailer tires.

01-20-2004, 03:39 PM

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Mschevey

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Balancing trailer tires.

This is just a quick question. How do you feel about balancing trailer tires? Is it needed or not? Almost all trailers you see do not have the tires balanced. This includes campers, and utility trailers.

Personally I have the trailer tires balanced. I have been told and agree with the idea that it helps with tire life (wear issues), and that it helps reduce the stresses in the spindle bearings (caused by any vibration).

Mike Schevey

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