Can 10 Inch Wheels Be Replaced with 12 or 13 Inch Wheels on Motorcycle Trailer
Question:
I have a single motorcycle trailer in a bag with 10” rim can I go up to 12 or 13” rims, any info what should I do would be great. May want to take a long trip and just want to know what I can do to make it safe as possible.
asked by: José P
Expert Reply:
Based on the picture you attached of your motorcycle it does look like you will be able to jump in size to a 12 inch, possibly 13 inch tire and wheel combo. The important thing to maintain is at least 3 inches of clearance between the top of the tire and the bottom of the fender to ensure they don't rub up against each other during travel.
I don't know the exact size of the 10 inch tire you currently have mounted but I will make a recommendation for both a 12 inch and 13 inch tire and wheel combo and provide their dimensions so you can make sure you will maintain this clearance with the new size.
For a 12 inch tire and wheel the Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Tire w/ White Spoke Wheel # AM31199DX is a great option as long (as you have a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern) that features a maximum load of 1,220 pounds at 65 psi. It will have an overall diameter/height of 21.3 inches and a width of 5.7 inches.
Then for a 13 inch tire I recommend taking a look at the Kenda Karrier ST175/80D13 with White Wheel # AM31951 if you have a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern. This radial tire has a maximum load of 1,360 pounds at 50 psi. It has a height of 24.1 inches and a width of 7 inches.
I have attached a couple short video reviews on these tires that you can check out as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Tire w/ 12" White Spoke Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - LR D
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Radial Tire
- Load Range D
- 145/80-12
- 12 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Kenda
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Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire with 13" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Radial Tire
- Load Range C
- 175/80-13
- 13 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Kenda
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