Trailer Height With 235/80/R16 Tires

Question:

If I were to u-bolt My 3”x3”, 80” long, 6 lug Torsion Axels to my trailer frame, and put 235/80/r16 Tires on, How high would the bottom of the frame be to the road?

asked by: I G

Expert Reply:

If you add ST235/80R16 tires on your your trailer you will have about 15 inches from the spindle to the ground when not loaded assuming your spindle does not have a drop. The Provider ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire
part # PRG80235 is 30" in diameter/height so half of that is your trailer frame ground clearance. You want to subtract an inch or so for squat. Since I am not sure of your complete trailer configuration there are other factors that could change the ground clearance.

You also want to take into consideration if your spindle has a drop as well and subtract that measurement. Another factor is the position of your torsion axle because some of the torsion axles can be adjusted for clearance. If these things do not apply to your trailer then you are looking at about 14 inches of clearance.

expert reply by: Heather A