What Trailer Rim Width will a 215/75R14 Tire Fit

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you have a 215/75/r14 load range d tire that says it will fit on a 14 inch rim but it doesnt say what width of a 14 inch rim that refers to. So the question is how many inches of width do I need minimum for a 14 inch rim for this tire thanks,

asked by: Paul B

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The tire size of 215/75R14 fits rim widths that are from 5 inches to 7 inches. To see all of the 14 inch wheels we offer check out the link I attached. You will need to know what bolt pattern you would need to fit your trailer as well.

I attached a help article that covers that as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

We have exactly what you're needing with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3,000-lb E-Z Lube Axles #DX62KR. This is the same exact hub and drum assembly that you have - we just use a different part number. The pricing can be found on…

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Answer 2

The 60/40 axle placement formula is a great starting point and does take into account the tongue of the trailer from where the trailer sits on the hitch ball. Please keep in mind that this is a very basic formula or estimate for axle placement. For a…

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Answer 3

The leaf spring hanger positions are largely dependent on which equalizers and leaf springs you will be using. For example, if you were to use the Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs part #APT3 with the 5-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for…

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Answer 4

If the shackles aren't angled slightly you run the risk of the equalizers angling and having the shackles on the wrong side of the springs. 28 inch leaf springs are hard to come by so your best solution will be to either go with replacement…

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Answer 5

For a single axle trailer, you want the shackle strap to be able to move so that you have the spring deflection needed for your suspension. Angled like the photo or even almost vertical is fine you just don't want the shackle strap to bind and…

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Answer 6

Thank you for the photo of your vintage travel trailer. Your tire is 215 millimeters, or 8.471 inches wide. The metric type of tire size designation such as what you provided, 215/75R14, includes several bits of information about the tire. The first…

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Answer 7

The UFP H-1377 correlates to a Dexter #84 spindle, which is for a 3,500 pound axle. This will utilize an inner bearing #L68149 and an outer bearing #L44649. As this is being used on a boat trailer, I highly suggest going with the etrailer.com…

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Answer 8

The limiting factor in a wheel's pressure capacity is usually the valve stem. Some are rated only for 65-psi, #AM20903, while others such as #AM20904 are rated for 80-psi. Part #AM20907 handles up to 100-psi and part #AM20906 is good for tires…

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Answer 9

Yes, you can replace your load range C tires with load range D tires without issue. It will only become any issue when you go down load ranges, not up. The tires will have the same overall diameter as long as they are the same size regardless of…

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Answer 10

Your math is correct in your trailer weight load example. If a fully-loaded tandem axle trailer weighs 4000-lbs then each of the 4 tires will bear 1/4th of that load, or 1000-lbs. In this case a tire rated for 1300-lbs would provide a good safety…

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Answer 11

I can end this debate for you real fast! Trailer tires, which will have an ST in front of the size, should always be inflated to the maximum psi indicated on the tire. Trailer tires usually do not have a recommended and maximum psi indication so I am…

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Answer 12

For a wheel that is 5 inches in width and 15 inches in diameter you would want tires that are size ST205/75-15. For the tire size ST225/75R15 you listed you would want a rim that is from 6-7 inches in width. I attached a department page that has all…

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