Minimum Trailer Tire to Fender Clearance Recommendation

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I want to change the 4.80x12 boat trailer tires with a 5.30x12 tire for my small trailer. I know the 5.30s are a bit wider and probably 3/4foot taller. I bought one to test the fit but how much clearance do I need from the top of the tire to the fender to be safe? Any advice would be very helpful.

asked by: Mike W

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Generally speaking you will want to have 3 inches from the top of your tire to the fender of your trailer to accommodate for suspension travel. Having a little more wouldn't hurt, but I wouldn't recommend any less than 3 inches.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The maximum speed rating for trailer tires is 65 MPH. The B rating is the load rating for the tire, which is 590 pounds at 65 PSI. You always want to have the tires of your trailer inflated to the maximum PSI rating at all times. If they are not…

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Answer 2

All of the 2015 Honda Pilots would have a hitch installed on them from Honda. So that is one less piece of the puzzle that you would need. Since you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit #989900. It comes with 2…

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Answer 3

It looks like all 2015 Honda Pilots come equipped with a hitch already (save for a select few). It's for that reason that none of our manufacturers made hitches for it, and why the 2016 hitches will not fit. In the middle of your back bumper, you…

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Answer 4

The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #BWRVK3700 is perfectly compatible with cushioned pin boxes like your MORryde RP072-1621HD, so the clunking you're experiencing isn't related to the two components being incompatible. With…

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Answer 5

It's totally normal for a bit of movement between any fifth wheel hitch and the base rails. The feet on the hitch are typically a bit smaller than the slots they slide into for mounting otherwise you'd have a hard time getting your hitch in…

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Answer 6

The Curt Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs #13703 uses frame brackets for installation, and those need to be positioned on the inside of an I-beam frame, as per the instructions (a copy of which I have linked for you). That is what will…

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Answer 7

There are 2 different capacities independent of each other though related. Tongue weight is the downward force or weight on the trailer hitch. So it is pushing down at the back of the vehicle. The gross trailer weight is the weight of whatever it is…

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Answer 8

The only difference between 7-Way Utility and 7-Way RV is the color of the wires. The pin outs are the exact same so either would work just fine with the other. If you check out the picture I attached you'll see that the functions are all the…

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Since you have a wheelbase/axle spacing of 38 inches the correct hanger kit for slipper springs would be the part #HAP-105-205-01. And then for a 7k trailer axle the u-bolt kit you'd want would be the part #APUBR-8. I attached the diagram to use…

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Answer 11

The 18.5x8.5-8 is actually an old tire size that is not used much anymore. The closest metric size to your existing tire would be 215/60-8. Your wheel most likely has a 5-on 4-1/4 inch bolt pattern (see link), you will want to make sure that the bolt…

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Answer 12

Yes, the Solera Slide Topper part #LCV000168106 is the correct fit for your flange width of 90-1/2 inches. This specific model has a box width range of 86 to 91-3/4 inches which is perfect for your width listed.

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