When trailer tires become worn or dam-
aged, replace them with new tires. An au-
thorized MasterCraft dealer can help you.
During times of storage, maintain the
proper tire ination, shield tires from UV
rays (direct sunlight), and relieve the load
on the tires by supporting the trailer frame
with concrete blocks or jack stands.
Keep tires properly inflated. Inspect each
tire’s pressure before each use. Refer to
the tire sidewall for proper inflation. Fail-
ure to maintain the correct tire pressure
may result in tire failure and loss of control,
which may result in serious injury or death
and/or property damage.
The original-purchase tires that come
equipped on the MasterCraft trailer were
selected for durability as well as comfort
and are matched to the trailer requirements.
Over time, as with all tires, there will be
wear and eventually replacement will be
necessary. At that time, donotmixradial
and bias tires because it may affect the
trailer/tow vehicle handling and safety.
MasterCraft dealers offer replacement
tires; if the owner chooses to go elsewhere,
be certain that the replacement tires meet
the manufacturer’s requirements and inte-
grate with any tires remaining on the trailer.
Reading Tire Wear:
The way your tires wear is a good indi-
cator of how your trailer’s various systems
are integrating. Abnormal wear patterns
are often caused by the need for simple tire
maintenance or alignment. Tires should be
inspected at every opportunity. Learning to
read the early warning signs of trouble can
prevent wear that shortens tire life or indi-
cates the need for having other parts of the
trailer serviced.
All tires should be inspected:
1. visually;
2. feel the tread by hand to detect wear
such as feathering; and
3. check all tires with a pocket-type pres-
sure gauge.
Samples of abnormal wear:
Over ination. Excessive wear at the
center of the tread indicates that the air
pressure in the tire
is consistently too
high. The tire is
riding on the cen-
ter of the tread and
wearing it prema-
turely. Many times,
the “eyeball” method of ination (pumping
the tires up until there is no bulge at the
bottom) is at fault. Tire ination pressure
should always be checked with a reliable
tire gauge. Occasionally, this wear pat-
tern can result from extremely wide tires
on narrow rims. In such situations, tires or
wheels will have to be replaced.
Under ination. This is the most
common prob-
lem in trailer tires.
This type of wear
usually results
from consistent
under-inflation.
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