Do you balance trailer tires

[Doc]

I have my trailer that takes 205/70-15 tires on chrysler 5 bolt rims.

I blew a tire on the way to the track last race weekend and used my spare. All my tires are old and weather cracked so I decide to replace em.

I got 3 newish tires for $30 and had em mounted ($40), even got a free rim in the deal.

The guy that mounted them did not balance them. What I am wondering is should I get them balanced?

While they are off I am repacking my bearings tonight. Would any local stores have Bearing buddies?

[ZX-12R]

Anything spinning at highway speeds should be balanced.

[XVTer]

I'd get 'em balanced. You'll usually notice an unbalanced tire more on a single axle trailer or a trailer that's really light. It's a safe bet if you're running it up the highway

As far as bearing buddies, I would say Lucky's Trailers in Bethel, but you're not exactly close to them.

[schleppy]

IIRC, unbalanced tires also put more wear on wheel bearings over time.

[Brit-Triple]

Anything spinning at highway speeds should be balanced.

+1 if you were on a farm going 5mph I'd say don't worry, anything else, get them balanced.

[Doc]

Roger that. Going back after work to get em balanced.

[Crash Dummy Denno]

yup balance em - just dont ever grease em

[Crash Dummy Denno]

Dennis you did learn the hard way. Who would have thought that something was needed like that? I have had my trailer for 5 years now & after your incident....

I bought a bearing packer, I will be doing mine very soon. I don't need to be stuck anywhere at all. It would so, suck!

as long as i can save one trailer it will all be worthwhile

remember, June is "Trailer Maintenance Awarness Month" - no bearing left un-greased

[Doc]

I am gonna get new bearings and seals and keep the old ones in case of an emergency.

Wheels are balanced (another $23.50)

[sandman]

I have my trailer that takes 205/70-15 tires on chrysler 5 bolt rims.

I blew a tire on the way to the track last race weekend and used my spare. All my tires are old and weather cracked so I decide to replace em.

I got 3 newish tires for $30 and had em mounted ($40), even got a free rim in the deal.

The guy that mounted them did not balance them. What I am wondering is should I get them balanced?

While they are off I am repacking my bearings tonight. Would any local stores have Bearing buddies?

i never have trailer tires balanced from 2k 12k trailers. i dont think iv'e ever seen a trailer rim with weights on it.

on another note i dont balance my bikes tires either and never had any vibrations or problems.

[Doc]

If it makes a differnce they are car tires on the trailer. Just a lil added insurance I suppose.

I cleaned and repacked the bearings and installed bearing buddies while I was at it. Should be good to go.

[wylee]

If it makes a differnce they are car tires on the trailer. Just a lil added insurance I suppose.

I cleaned and repacked the bearings and installed bearing buddies while I was at it. Should be good to go.

What do hope to accomplish with the bearing buddies? Don't make the mistake I did and think greasing the bearing buddies greases the bearings.

The bearing buddies do a nice job at keeping the outers greased...the inners, not so much.

Getting a seized bearing off beside the road sucks!

[stoinkythepig]

I have been towing 2500 to 7500 lbs for years and have never had a trailer tire balanced. I've never seen one either.

[Doc]

What do hope to accomplish with the bearing buddies? Don't make the mistake I did and think greasing the bearing buddies greases the bearings.

The bearing buddies do a nice job at keeping the outers greased...the inners, not so much.

Getting a seized bearing off beside the road sucks!

I am aware the outer will get more greas than the inner. I just figured the $25 was a good investement since my caps were all dented and one actually had a hole!

[Doc]

I have been towing 2500 to 7500 lbs for years and have never had a trailer tire balanced. I've never seen one either.

Well isn't that a kick in the pants... Damn!

Oh well. Mine are balanced.