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bsmith0404 · 09-19-2015, 09:15 PM

The tires are getting old and all should be replaced.

As for mixing and matching, it's not as critical on a trailer as it is on a car. On cars having different grip levels on different corners can cause a loss of control as either the steer axle or the drive axle loses grip. On a trailer, neither axle is a steer or drive so loss of control due to different grip levels of mix matched tires is less likely.

As for the brakes, it's possible it was a freak incident that won't repeat itself, but I'd adjust my mirrors so I could see the tire and give it several tests on gravel to make sure they are working equally.

09-19-2015, 09:15 PM	#3
bsmith0404 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Las Cruces Posts: 4,665	The tires are getting old and all should be replaced. As for mixing and matching, it's not as critical on a trailer as it is on a car. On cars having different grip levels on different corners can cause a loss of control as either the steer axle or the drive axle loses grip. On a trailer, neither axle is a steer or drive so loss of control due to different grip levels of mix matched tires is less likely. As for the brakes, it's possible it was a freak incident that won't repeat itself, but I'd adjust my mirrors so I could see the tire and give it several tests on gravel to make sure they are working equally. __________________ Brent 2013 Alpine 3500RE 2019 Silverado 2500HD Duramax U.S. Air Force Retired (25 yrs)