What is the Minimum Clearance Between Tires on a Dual Axle Gooseneck Trailer

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What is the minimum clearance between tires on a duel axle Gooseneck trailer?

asked by: Creig K

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Normally, at the very least, there should be 2 inches between the tires on a dual axle trailer. This will allow the suspension components room to work properly. Also, if the axles are too far apart, the tires are more likely to drag some when turning.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

To go from a 15 inch trailer wheel to a 14 inch trailer wheel would only require you to match up the bolt pattern of what you currently have with what you would like to install. You will first need to determine what bolt pattern you have on your…

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Answer 2

The old tire size B78-13 is actually very close in size to the 175/80-13 that you currently have so I would not recommend going to that size to gain ground clearance. The only bigger 13 inch tire that we carry than the 175/80-13 is the 185/80-13…

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Answer 3

Yes, you can change trailer wheel size from 13 inch to 15 inch on the same axle if that axle isn't a 2000 lbs axle. Most 2000 lb axles are not rated to use a 15 inch tire. Almost all 3500 lb and up axles can handle 15 inch tires which is most…

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As long as you match up the bolt pattern of your current rims with the ones you go with you should have no problem replacing your 6.90 x 9 rims and tires. I attached a help article on determining bolt pattern for you to check out as well. It is…

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Answer 5

Yes, you are able to put a smaller tire on the trailer to lower it, however there are a few things that you want to consider when choosing a smaller tire. According to my research the standard tires that are on your trailer are ST175/80R 13LRC tires…

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The difference in tire diameter will be an additional 2-1/2 inches going from the 225/75-15 which measure 28.4 to the 235/80-16 which measure 30.9 inches. As a general rule of thumb the minimum safe distance between front and rear tires on the same…

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Answer 7

I attached a picture that shows the proper position of shackles and equalizers on trailer suspension. Sometimes the shackle will flip up but if you jack up the trailer by the axle that's got the shackle flipped you can usually get it to flip back…

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Answer 8

Most likely you hit a strange bump and it happened to flip your shackle the wrong way. If you use a floor jack to jack up the rear axle it will go back to the right orientation. If it happens repeatedly that would indicate your leaf springs are too…

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Answer 9

You will be okay. As a general rule of thumb the minimum safe distance between front and rear tires on the same side of a tandem axle trailer is 4 inches. You will need a minimum of 1 inch between the tires with the suspension in full flex when the…

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Answer 10

If the shackles are flipping the wrong direction frequently that typically means the leaf springs are too short, the hanger spacing is too big, or the shackles are too short. Most of the time it's somebody changed leaf springs and just went with…

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Answer 11

There should be 2 inches minimum between the tires on a dual axle trailer. This will allow the suspension components room to work properly but a little more room is ideal. For instance the Ultra-Fab Chock and Lock Wheel Stabilizers for Tandem-Axle…

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Answer 12

The mounting holes on the Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler #DM14793-81 are all going to be 1/2", so you will want to use grade 5 or higher 1/2" bolts. The length will depend on the thickness of the frame you are attaching this to and the…

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