Recommended Tires And Wheels To Replace 18.5/8.5-8 Tires On Triton Trailer

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I have a Trition Trailer with 18.5x8.5x8 tires. The wheels have 5 holes on a 4.5inch diameter. Which wheels would work for these tires and trailer?

asked by: Greg H

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The tire size you can use as a replacement for your triton trailer is a 215/60-8.

If you want just the tire, I recommend part # AM1HP28 which is a Load Range D tire. This 8-ply tire has a load capacity of 1,165 lbs at 70 psi.

For a Load Range C tire only I recommend part # AM1HP26. This is a 6-ply tire and has a maximum load rating of 935 lbs at 50 psi.

Both of these tires are bias-ply tires and will work on the rims you have for your tires.

If you are looking for a wheel/tire combo for your trailer I recommend part # AM3H325. This is a Load Range D tire mounted on a steel galvanized wheel with a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern.

If you want a white powder coated wheel, I recommend part # AM3H323. This is also a Load Range D tire.

For a Load Range C combo I recommend part # AM3H310 for a white powder coated wheel and part # AM3H320 for a steel galvanized wheel.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Answer 1

The metric trailer tire size corresponding to your 18.5 x 8.5 - 8 tires is size 215/60-8. In this size we offer both tires only and pre-mounted wheel/tire combinations that you can see on the linked page. The tires-only are available in two weight…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

The trailer tire size you referenced, 18.5 x 8.5-8, has a modern metric equivalent, which is size 215/60-8. This tire size fits rims that are 7-inches wide and when mounted and inflated the tire's overall diameter will be just over 18-inches. The…

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Answer 4

The 3 inch shackle bolt part #166081 would be a great option to use with the CE Smith suspension hanger part #CE14016G. This would be a better fitting size than going with the longer 3.5 inch bolt you mentioned.

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Answer 5

It is possible to replace your 62" long axle with a longer one. Our next size up is going to be a 72" long 2K rated axle like part #e32GR. The axle being 72" across measured from hub-face to hub-face. This axle comes with 5 on…

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Answer 6

The closest trailer tire size we offer to your 18.5x8.5x8 tire size would be a 215/60-8. This is essentially the same size as what you have. For a tire in this size you would want the part #AM1HP28. Check out the review video I attached as well.

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Answer 7

For the 1/2 inch lugs with your 8 inch wheels, you will want to use a torque range of 75 to 85 ft-lbs. I have also attached a helpful image that breaks down the different torque specifications depending on the wheel size/type and stud size that you…

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Answer 8

We offer a 215/60-8 tire on an 8 x 7 galvanized rim with a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern in a load range C with a 935 lb capacity as part #AM3H320 or a load range D with an 1165 lb capacity as part #AM3H325. Kenda describes the tread as being for all…

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Answer 9

The 215/60-8 tires like #AM1HP26 should have a diameter of 18.2 inches and a width of 8.5 inches so they should be the same width and yet slightly smaller diameter. If you just go by the definitions these tires should be really similar with the…

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