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Steps for Maintaining Proper Tire Pressure
- Step 1: Locate the recommended tire pressure on the trailer's tire information placard, certification label.
- Step 2: Record the tire pressure of all tires
- Step 3: If the tire pressure is too high in any of the tires, slowly release air by gently pressing on the tire
valve stem with the edge of your tire gauge until you get to the correct pressure.
- Step 4: If the tire pressure is too low, note the difference between the measured tire pressure and the
correct tire pressure. These "missing" pounds of pressure are what you will need to add.
- Step 5: At a service station, add the missing pounds of air pressure to each tire that is under inflated.
- Step 6: Check all the tires to make sure they have the same air pressure.
If you have been towing your trailer and think that a tire is under inflated, fill it to the recommended cold inflation
pressure indicated on your trailer's tire information placard or certification label. While your tire may still be
slightly under inflated due to the extra pounds of pressure that is slightly lower than the trailer manufacturer's
recommended cold inflation pressure than to drive with a significantly under inflated tire. Since this is a
temporary fix, don't forget to recheck and adjust the tire's pressure when you can obtain a cold reading. Make
sure any leaks are repaired promptly by a qualified shop.
Tire Size
To maintain tire safety, purchase new tires that are the same size as the trailer's original tires or another size
recommended by the manufacturer. Look at the tire information placard, the owner's manual, or the sidewall of
the tire you are replacing to find this information. If you have any doubt about the correct size to choose,
consult with the tire dealer.
Tire Tread
The tire tread provides the gripping action and traction that prevent your trailer from slipping or sliding,
especially when the road is wet or icy. In general, tires are not safe and should be replaced when the tread is
worn down to 1/16 of an inch. Tires have built in tread wear indicators that let you know when it is time to
replace your tires. These indicators are raised sections spaced intermittently in the bottom of the tread
grooves. When they appear "even" with the outside of the tread, it is time to replace your tires. Another
method for checking tread depth is to place a penny in the tread with Lincoln's head upside down and facing
you. If you can see the top of Lincoln's head, you are ready for new tires.
Tire Balance
To avoid vibration or shaking of the trailer when a tire rotates, the tire must be properly balanced. This balance
is achieved by positioning weights on the wheel to counterbalance heavy spots on the wheel and tire assembly.
Special equipment is used and the balance must be performed by a qualified technician.
Tire Repair
The proper repair of a punctured tire requires a plug for the hole and a patch for the area inside the tire that
surrounds the puncture hole. Punctures through the tread can be repaired if they are not too large, but
punctures to the sidewall should not be repaired. Tires must be removed from the rim to be properly inspected
before being plugged and patched.
Tire Fundamentals
Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This
information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a tire
identification number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall.
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