Truck & Trailer Life

As summer approaches, trailer usage increases heavily. It could be hauling the lawnmower to mow grandma's yard, taking the boat or jet ski to the river, or the camper on a much-needed vacation.

When talking about tire inspections, many people think of the trucks and SUVs that keep the work rolling. Making sure the wheels keep turning is important for your work vehicle, but just as important for the equipment you're carrying behind you.

Trailering, even a short distance, heats the hubs. When the wheels are submerged during launching, the hubs suddenly cool and the air inside the unprotected hubs contracts, forming a vacuum which draws in water through the rear seals.