2016 OWNERS MANUAL / 0393
handling and safety. MasterCraft dealers offer replacement tires; if
the owner chooses to purchase tires elsewhere, be certain that the
replacement tires meet the manufacturer’s requirements and that
they properly integrate with any tires remaining on the trailer.
Reading Tire Wear
The way your tires wear is a good indicator 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
indicates the need for having other parts of the trailer serviced.
Tire Inspection Inspection Elements
• Visually inspecting the tires
• Feeling the tread by hand to detect tire wear such as feathering
• Checking all tires with a tire pressure gauge
Samples Of Abnormal Wear
Overinflation
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
center of the tread and wearing it prema-
turely. Many times, the “eyeball” method of
inflation (pumping the tires up until there
is no bulge at the bottom) is at fault. Tire
inflation pressure should always be checked
with a reliable tire gauge. Occasionally, this
wear pattern can result from extremely wide
tires on narrow rims. In such situations, tires
or wheels will have to be replaced.
Underinflation
This is the most common problem in trailer
tires. This type of wear usually results from
consistent underinflation. When a tire is
under inflated, there is too much contact
with the road by the outer treads, which
wear prematurely. Tire pressure should be
checked with a reliable pressure gauge.
Feathering
Feathering is a condition when the edge of
each tread rib develops a slightly rounded
edge on one side and a sharp edge on the
other. By running your hand over the tire, you
can usually feel the sharper edges before
you’ll be able to see them. The most common
cause of feathering is incorrect toe-in setting.
If this is occurring, have the toe-in adjusted to
a proper setting.
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