Trailer wheels flexing

[happycampers]

Is it just my unit or do other wheels flex/twist a LOT when making a sharp turn (60-90 degrees) in forward and reverse?

Thanks for any input!

[Lloyd]

They all do it.
It's not necessarily that the wheels are flexing as much as it's the axles moving with all the torque that a sharp turn puts on them.

[happycampers]

I've seen it on tractor trailers, but they have larger wheels and more axles. Wasn't sure if it was normal for 5ers.

Thanks!

[Lloyd]

I think it is the norm for any multi axle rig.

[Chuck N. Wined]

We just got back from a weekend trip and as I was backing my 5er into the spot here at home I happened to notice the flex in the tires. I had to back it in a little sharper than usual because I needed to keep it on the concrete pad since the yard is more like a swamp! I always pull the rig forward or backward after I have backed it in if I "torqued" the tires to allow the tires to take the torque off the sidewalls.
Lonnie

[hhh]

Yes, it is normal.

[happycampers]

Thanks for the tip Lonnie.