Tandem axle rear tire wear

[cwalker022]

I have a tandem axle trailer and noticed yesterday that my rear axle tires and wearing faster than my front. This is my first trailer and don’t know if that is common or not. I tow level and distribute the load well. Not sure if there is anything to do here but thought I’d get some others thoughts. Is rotating the tires common?

[RogerR]

I don't have tandem axles but have seen a lot of posts. These causes pop up in posts.
Weight is unevenly distributed, test by weighing both axles only and then the front or rear axle separately. This could be caused by loading and/or pulling nose high or low.

Also possible is brakes on one axle working harder than the other.

Last is a bad axle putting tires on the road improperly.

[Grumpy]

Originally Posted by RogerR

I don't have tandem axles but have seen a lot of posts. These causes pop up in posts.
Weight is unevenly distributed, test by weighing both axles only and then the front or rear axle separately. This could be caused by loading and/or pulling nose high or low.

Also possible is brakes on one axle working harder than the other.

Last is a bad axle putting tires on the road improperly.

Add loose bearings....

[PaulB12]

Bad bearings, bent axels, unbalanced tires, under/over pressure, excessive weight distribution, over weighted tire rating are just some causes.
Take measurements and check other areas.

JMHO
PaulB12

[cwalker022]

Thanks for replies. Tire wear is even on both rear tires so I don’t think it’s a bearing or bent axle issue. I check tire pressure each trip. I’m guessing I have more weight in back than front, not much I can do about that. Could put a bit more weight up front but not much. I will get individual axles weighed. Might just have to live with it.

[Zenar]

Originally Posted by cwalker022

Thanks for replies. Tire wear is even on both rear tires so I don’t think it’s a bearing or bent axle issue. I check tire pressure each trip. I’m guessing I have more weight in back than front, not much I can do about that. Could put a bit more weight up front but not much. I will get individual axles weighed. Might just have to live with it.

I cannot see that being the issue, as the axles will share the load. What about the nose up and not level?

[cwalker022]

Originally Posted by Zenar

I cannot see that being the issue, as the axles will share the load. What about the nose up and not level?

Trailer and TV are both level. Knowing the importance of towing level, it’s something I’ve always paid attention to.