Can Wider Wheel/Tire Combo Be Used On Snobird Trailer

Question:

I have a 1990 Snobird trailer with 4.80/8 tires with 4 on 4 bolt pattern. I want to put on 165/65-8 tires on it. I was wondering if there was a wheel with minimal rear offset I could buy so it doesnt hit the springs.

asked by: Thomas

Expert Reply:

We do have a tire/wheel combination that may work for your Snobird trailer.

If you have zero offset on the tires you have, the section width of a 4.80/4.00-8 tire is 4.7 inches.

I recommend the Kenda Bias Trailer Tire With 8 Inch Wheel, part # AM3H200. This combo has a 4 on 4 wheel bolt pattern and the section width of the tire is 6.6 inches. With zero offset, that would add about .95 inches width to the inside and also to the outside.

Zero offset means the rim of the wheel is directly under the center of the wheel. If you can handle the extra width it will work great for you. You will also need to make sure there is no problem with the fenders with the additional width.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L