Can Tire Size be Increased on Jet Ski Trailer with 2" of Tire-to-Fender Clearance
Question:
Hello Jon G. I currently have 4.80x12 tires on the trailer, I would like to run a 14 tire and wheel, but I am not sure about fitment. Thanks,
asked by: Rex C
Helpful Expert Reply:
Thank you for all of the info!
You can safely use a wider tire, but we recommend having 3" - 4" of clearance from the tire to the wheelwell (fender) so that they don't make contact when your suspension moves. I'm not sure what size tire you current have on your 1996 Triton Elite Single Jet Ski Trailer but if you can let me know the tire size I can make a recommendation from the linked selection of tires/tire-wheel combos that fit a 12" wheel.
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Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire with 13" Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range D
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Radial Tire
- Load Range D
- 175/80-13
- 13 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Galvanized
- Boat Trailer Wheels
- Kenda
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Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel - 4 on 4 - Load Range C
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range C
- 5.70-8
- 8 Inch
- 4 on 4 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Kenda
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Rex C.
3/23/2020
Hello Jon G. I currently have 4.80x12 tires on the trailer, I would like to run a 14 tire and wheel, but I am not sure about fitment. Thanks,