Recommended Tire/Wheel Combos That Are Thinner Than Current 215/60-8 Tires On Trailer
Question:
I would like to change the tires on my trailer 215/60-8 w/ 5 bolt to be a taller thinner tire. I am not certain if I can do that on my utility trailer. Is this possible? If so I would like to purchase 2 new tires and rims.
asked by: Scott A
Expert Reply:
You can change out your wheels from the 8x7 inch to the 8x3-3/4 inch rims. For a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern wheels are the # AM20016.
For complete tire and wheel assemblies, I recommend the Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C # AM30140. These will be almost the same height and will be almost 3 inches thinner than your current tires. The load capacity is 910 lbs at 75 psi, so you actually gain a little capacity with this change.
Another option is the Kenda 165/65-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C # AM3H220 that are 16.5 inches in diameter when inflated and 6.6 inches wide. If you need the 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern, use # AM3H200. These wheels will be about 2 inches thinner, but also almost 1-1/2 inches shorter.
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Steel Trailer Wheel - 8" x 5-3/8" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - White
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Kenda 165/65-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C
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Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C
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- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range C
- 5.70-8
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