annoying bouncy ride pulling trailer

[Diamondpilot]

Didn't you notice I was agreeing with you? I had them balance my trailer tires.

I am sorry, guess I read something else into it. You are a smart man for insisting on balancing.

Chris

 

[Dr Dave]

Not balancing trailer tires, maybe why so many trailer tires fail.

Dave

 

[Raspy]

Still have them balanced. Its the only wat to find out if you have a bent rim.

Spin balanced.

Chris

Bud already explained that the vibration was at a slow speed, below that affected by balance.

Trying to balance a bent wheel is a waste of time. It won't get you a thing.

If you think a wheel might be bent just jack it up and spin that wheel by hand. You can see if it's bent enough to cause a problem or if it spins true. Very easy and avoids a trip to the tire shop for an unnecessary procedure.

Balancing the wheels is good thing to do, but it won't fix a bent wheel or a flat spot.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Yea, but putting it on a balancer will tell you a lot about things. Its fairly cheep. My tire guy does a spin balance and rotation for $15.

Chris

 

[BudinTenn]

Well I lowered the ball 4 1/2" and it made a huge difference at all speeds. Pulled the trailer about 150 miles today and up to 70MPH and it pulled real smooth. At times you couldn't even feel it behind the truck. Apparently this problem was a "trailer level problem". Thanks again for all the advice!