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handling and safety. MasterCraft dealers oer 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 Elements
• Visually inspect the tires
• Feel the tread by hand to detect tire wear such as feathering
• Check all tires with a tire pressure gauge
Samples Of Abnormal Wear
During times of storage, maintain the proper tire inflation, 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. Failure to
maintain the correct tire pressure may result in tire failure and
loss of control. This may result in serious injury or death and/or
property damage.
The tires that come equipped on the MasterCraft trailer were
selected for durability as well as comfort and are matched to the
trailer’s specifications. Over time, as with all tires, there will be wear
and eventually replacement will be necessary. At that time, do not
mix radial and bias tires because it may aect the trailer/tow vehicle
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 prematurely.
Many times, the “eyeball” method of inflation
(pumping the tires up until there is no bulge at
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