Wide Trailer Tire Recommendation for Building Trailer that will be Used on Sand
Question:
I am designing a trailer to haul equipment over hard pack sand. Want to minimize drag. Load is light and speed is slow. Never go on highway. I can pick any spindle I choose although I am kinda leaning toward BT8. Any hub is OK Any wheel is OK. What is the widest tire I can get in a Galvanized wheel combo. I desire a large contact patch for minimum sinking into the sand. Will reverse engineer back to the spindle. Thanks
asked by: Wayne B
Expert Reply:
The widest tire size we have is the 235/80-16 which has a section width of 9-1/4 inches. For a wheel and tire in that size with a trailer wheel that has a 6 on 5-1/2 inch bolt pattern you'd want the part # AM34834. So then to reverse engineer from there you'd want a 6 lug hub like the part # AKIHUB-655-35-K and then you'd want the 84 spindle like the TruRyde part # TRU24FR.
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Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 3,500-lb Axles - 6 on 5-1/2 - Pre-Greased
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- L68149
- L44649
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- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 6 on 5-1/2 Inch
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
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#84 Spindle for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles - 2" Diameter
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Kenda Karrier ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire with 16" Black Mod Wheel - 6 on 5-1/2 - LR E
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- Load Range E
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- M - 81 mph
- 6 on 5-1/2 Inch
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