How Do You Buy New Trailer Tires?
As with tires on other vehicles, trailer tires take a lot of abuse. Towing heavy loads on a trailer–especially in the hot weather–wears down this type of tire. The average life span of a trailer tire is three to five years. Even if your trailer tires have plenty of tread left on them, replace them when they become three to four years old; definitely when they reach five years old. Step 1 Write down the dimensions of the trailer tires. You’ll find these on the side of the tire. They’ll look something like this example: 20.5 x 8.0 x 10C. 20.5 is the overall dimension; 8.0 is the section width; 10 is the rim diameter, and C is the load range. To match the existing tires, you’ll need this information. If the trailer has no tires, check the owner’s manual or call the manufacturer to find the correct size. Step 2 Call local tire shops and find out if they carry the size of new trailer tires you need, if they have the tires in stock and how much each tire costs. Write down the info you’ve g
