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11-12-2020, 12:39 PM #1
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Dual axle tire rotation
Any thoughts on rotating tires on dual axle trailers?
From the net I found lot of advice on changing tires but only a few on rotation and only one that showed the sequence (Back tires to the front same side, Front tires to the back opposite side) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yn-qo8An7Y. Also one video saying don't rotate unless you are seeing uneven wear https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LBwf2dzNQs.
I guess my question is: What is the correct rotation sequence or should you do it at all if you don't see any issues?MrBaker
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11-12-2020, 01:30 PM #2
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11-12-2020, 06:16 PM #3
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11-12-2020, 08:46 PM #4
There is no advantage or disadvantage to rotating trailer tires on properly aligned and evenly weighted axles. The reason automobile tires are rotated is to balance out the wear taken at the steer positions, and for the lead-footers amongst us spinning 1 drive position in an open differential. Trailers are generally tracking straight down the road and on ribbed tire designs. That said, if you have a triple axle trailer it definitely helps to rotate given the resistance in tight turns.
Rob & Nikki + Cloverfield
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11-12-2020, 11:33 PM #5
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I would do x pattern rotation . Front driver to rear curb side, rear curb to front driver. Then rear driver to front curb, and front curb to rear driver side. Did I get that right? Depending on how your trailer tracks in a turn, one axle will slide more than the other depending on which axle the trailer pivots on.
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11-13-2020, 10:24 AM #6
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If your trailer is level, rotation doesn't really matter (I think?)
If you are nose low or nose high then you should IMO.
A couple years ago on another brand of trailer I had the right rear tire come apart on me. My fifth wheel was nose high. Not a lot, but you could notice it if you were looking for it. Upon inspecting the remaining three tires after I got home I noticed the front two tires were fine. The other rear tire had numerous cracks in the tire between the tread blocks. Sidewalls were fine. I attribute this to the extra weight the rear axle was subjected to because of the nose high stance and I had never rotated the tires.
As for how to rotate, I agree with powerscol2018 Dodge 3500 6.7 Cummins SRW w/Aisin
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11-13-2020, 02:33 PM #7
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I rotate mine front to back, back to front when I pack the bearings.
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