If you regularly go on camping trips or long road trips, then using your car to tow a trailer is a good way to bring your things from home and extra belongings on the road with you. However, towing a trailer safely can be new to many individuals who decide to go camping for the first time. It can be difficult to learn how to maneuver your vehicle with the additional weight. In addition, learning how to take care of your trailer can be overwhelming. This is extremely important because poorly maintained tires can result in tire failure while on the road. Fortunately, there are a few maintenance tips that you can use in order to prevent tire failure while towing a trailer.

Grease Your Wheel Bearings Before Use

Wheel bearings on a trailer are designed to keep your wheels spinning with as little friction as possible. In order to do this, your wheel bearings need to be greased regularly. The grease acts as a buffer that prevents metal to metal contact. Without the grease, you may notice that your wheel bearings and tires will heat up drastically. This excessive heat can cause the tire to fall off while in motion. This can be prevented by greasing your wheel bearings using a water resistant grease that can be found at your local hardware store. The greasing should be done before you begin to tow the trailer.

Remove the Tires from Your Trailer Before Storing

If you plan to keep your trailer in storage for an extended period of time, then it is important to remove the tires beforehand. If the tires are kept on the trailer, then this can exert too much weight and pressure on the tires. This will eventually result in cracking. The ozone in the air will weaken your tires until they eventually crack. This can be costly to replace and can be dangerous to drive with if you do not notice the issue. After you have removed your tires from your trailer, you can safely store them by wrapping them in tire storage bags. These bags are specially designed to protect your tires from external elements. 

You will get the most out of your trailer if you properly maintain the tires at all times. Neglect can result in costly and time-consuming repairs. Therefore, use these tips to make sure that you are able to maintain healthy tires the next time that you tow your trailer.

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