What Tire and Wheel Size Fits Timbren Silent Ride Suspension TSR10KT02

Question:

I have a few more questions. Given the multiple options available I'm hoping you can help me figure which one is best for me? I'm building a trailer from scratch and the steel chassis (just got built) is rated for 10,000 lbs. (Tandem 2 -5200 axles with all electric breaks ) with LT 265/75 R16 123Q E1 rated tires (off road type) I unfortunately discovered the Axle-Less too late but the chassis is brand new and not even powder coated yet so I want to scrap the two 5200 lbs. axles and install the axle-less suspension. So I need know which ones is best with all break ? I also want good ground clearance and I noticed some have 2'' and 4'' lifts and say "off road tires"? My goal is to remove the electric break hubs from the axles and install them on the Axle-Less ones. Thoughts?

asked by: Ryan

Expert Reply:

Timbren Silent Ride Suspension # TSR10KT02 is designed for 3 inch axles and those are usually rated for 6,000 to 7,200 pounds. So basically provided the tires are an appropriate size and capacity for the trailer you will be able to use them.

On the low end (6,000 pound axle) that would be at least a 235/80-16 tire size. And on the higher end it would be a 235/85-16 or larger. I have included a link to all of the 16 inch tires, wheels, and tire and wheel combos we carry.

expert reply by: Michael H

Ryan

1/15/2018

Thank you for the quick answer! I have a few more. Can the Timbren Axle-Less Suspension - Spindle Only - Regular Tires - 5200 lbs Item # ASR5200S01 be use in a tandem application? Also, what is meant by "Regular Tires" in the description? I'm building a trailer that will have a 16'' wheel with a 265-75 tire will that work?

Michael H.

1/16/2018

Yes! The Timbren Axle-Less Suspension # ASR5200S01 can be used in a tandem set up. But that is the limit so no triple axle set ups when using the axle-less systems. Regular tires in the description just means regular trailer tires and not necessarily off-road, knobby tires. Your 265/75-16 tires could work but that is not a trailer tire size. It is important to make sure the tires you use are rated for trailer use. Trailer tires will have ST in front of the size. If the tires you want to use do have ST in front of the size then that would be fine. Trailer tires are built with a thicker sidewall compared to passenger vehicle tires. This enables them to better handle vertical load.

Ryan

1/16/2018

Michael H.

1/17/2018

Your best option is going to be 2 of the Timbren Axle-less systems # TASR5200S03. Each one is rated for 5,200 pounds and has a 4 inch lift for ground clearance. Brake flanges are included. As far as the existing hubs that you have they will fit the Timbren system if they use inner bearing 25580, outer bearing LM67048, and have seals with a 2-1/4 inch inner diameter. If you have different bearings and/or the seal is a different size let me know. The 265/75-16 tires may be too wide for this system though. The options in this scenario would be to either use a more narrow tire or use trailer wheels that have a negative offset. A negative offset means the mounting surface of the wheel is off-center and closer towards the trailer. This moves the tire and wheel further away from the trailer and in this case means that the tires would not make contact with the frame.