One of the most important parts of your trailer is the tires. It is important to regularly inspect and change them so you are not left stranded on the side of the road. There are many reasons you might need to change the tire on your trailer including: worn down tread, leaking, damage, air pressure issues, and age. It is also a good idea to have a spare, so you don’t have to leave your cargo vulnerable on the side of the road while you get a replacement.

If you do not have a spare tire, be sure to purchase a replacement before your next trip. It is best to purchase a spare that is the same size and load rate as your current trailer tire. Ensure that your new spare is properly inflated and that you have a scissor jack or other hydraulic jack capable of lifting the weight of your trailer.

Before you begin changing your trailer komponenter til tilhenger tire, locate a safe place to park your trailer away from traffic and on level ground. If possible, use wheel chocks to prevent the trailer from moving while you are working on the flat tire.

Loosen the lug nuts on the flat tire with your lug wrench and loosen them in a star or crisscross pattern to avoid the nut from binding. Then, remove the flat tire and set it aside in a safe place. Locate the jack point on your trailer and carefully jack the trailer until the damaged tire is no longer supporting the full weight of the trailer. Once the jack is secure, tighten the lug nuts on the new tire with your lug wrench. Be careful not to overtighten, as this can damage the studs on the trailer.

When you are finished, re-tighten the lug nuts in a star or crisscross direction and then replace the spare tire. Inspect the lug nuts and the wheel bearings for damage. If you see evidence of metal in the bearing grease or if it has become a gold color, it is time to replace the wheel bearings and races. Be sure to buy quality bearings and races, not the cheap ones from a trailer dealer, as they will be more likely to fail.

Inspect the rest of your trailer tires for damage or uneven wear, ensuring that the tire tread is still deep and that there are no visible signs of damage. Inspect the tire’s sidewalls for the DOT code that indicates when it was manufactured, usually with the last four digits of the year (for example 2319). Check the air pressure regularly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your trailer.