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Trailer issues.

Why would I constantly loose the right tire on my car dolly?
Got a new tire in Canada and it's about shot.
Left tire is fine, and same one I've had on the entire time I had the dolly.
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: Trailer issues.

Reply #1 –
What is happening to the tire? where is it wearing?
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Trailer issues.

Reply #2 –
Quote from: craneman –
What is happening to the tire? where is it wearing?
Wearing bad, on the outside.
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: Trailer issues.

Reply #4 –
Look under the dolly at the axle, do you see any signs of the bottom of the axle being bent upwards? Overloaded bent axles wears the inside of the tire out as does bad bearings. If the axle is bent forward or aft both wheels would wear the same amount. This is information on trailer axles as I have changed a few. I don't believe a dolly would be any different.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Trailer issues.

Reply #5 –
A bent axle would only wear one tire?
And for sure on the inside?
Rough day today, will post more later and crawl under dolly when it's light.
Another question:
This IS the fun part, right?
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: Trailer issues.

Reply #6 –
If a rock was hit on the bottom of the axle on the right side it would wear the outside of the tire.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Trailer issues.

Reply #7 –
Does it run off the  road when you are  towing?  Can you see it in your mirror?



Wantabe

Re: Trailer issues.

Reply #8 –
Dolly might have struck a curb real hard at some point tweaking axle
91 GV U300 Unihome 40' Build 3811
6V92TA Detroit

Re: Trailer issues.

Reply #9 –
I can see both fenders in my side mirrors.  A tad more on the left but that's because of the way I have my mirrors set.
Far as I can tell, it tracks well with the coach - no sway or shimmy.
The pivoting table where the car wheels sit is not returning back to center as fast as I would like and tomorrow I'm gonna grease that SOB and see if that helps.
Funny thing is, I can (And do) check the rig at a rest stop and all be ok.  100 miles later and the tire is really worn.
Yes, I do check air pressure every morning.  32# both sides.
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: Trailer issues.

Reply #10 –
Had a buddy whose wimpy fender braces would deflect in the wind and rub on the tire, inspect fenders for wear.
Old Phart Phred, EIEIO
89 GV ored 36' #3405 300 hp cat 3208 ATAAC side radiator, mountain tamer exhaust brake

Re: Trailer issues.

Reply #11 –
Quote from: Old phart phred –
Had a buddy whose wimpy fender braces would deflect in the wind and rub on the tire, inspect fenders for wear.
No wear, nowhere.  (I had to)
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: Trailer issues.

Reply #12 –
Can you measure the top and bottom of the tires for width?

Can show if it's bent,  front and back edges.  Steel rule
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4
 

Re: Trailer issues.

Reply #13 –
Quote from: Caflashbob –
Can you measure the top and bottom of the tires for width?

Can show if it's bent,  front and back edges.  Steel rule
Cool idea!
Gonna do so
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad