Should Larger Tires and Wheels be Used to Go Camping on the Beach with a Trailer

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I have a 4x8 utility trailer with 4.5 hubs. Today I have 13 rims.. Im going camping on a 4wd remote beach for a week, and want to take it with me. Suggestions on the best tires to use? Does it make sense to get bigger rims and bigger tires?

asked by: Eric

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Ultimately you want the most surface area on sand so if you have the means to upgrade your tire/wheel size then go for it! What you need to do prior to purchasing new tires/wheels is to go out and check on your current set to see what kind of clearances you have. You want to have at least 4" of clearance above your tires (for suspension travel) and then at least 2" of clearance between the sidewall of your tires and your trailer frame.

With all of that being said, the largest tire you'd be able to fit on your hubs is a 225/75-15 and for that I recommend the Kenda Karrier which comes on a 15" White Wheel # AM32459 or 15" Galvanized Wheel # AM32468.

The 225/75-15 size tire has an 8.9" section width and an outer diameter of 28.4" so that's what you'll want to compare with what you currently have.

Once you get to the beach you'll want to let some of the air of the trailer tires so that you can get more surface area to help prevent sinking. Don't do this until you get to the beach because you'll run the risk of overheating the tires on the highway. Try playing with the psi in your trailer tires while you're still at home to see what gives you the most surface area without starting to go flat that way when you get to the beach you can just adjust the psi and get moving. To air up the tires again you can carry a portable compressor like part # BDW41004.

I have attached review videos of the different tire/wheel combinations I mentioned above, as well as a link to our selection of tires/wheels that you can filter through if you'd like.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

The 205/75-15 Tire and Wheel Combo, #AM32395, is 8.1 inches wide and 27.3 inches tall. An F78-14 tire and wheel will be about the same width but it will be 1 inch shorter. I have included a link to a tire size FAQ article that should help.

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Answer 2

I do have a solution for you, but we do not recommend using vehicle tires on a trailer. Trailer tires are built with stronger sidewalls to help resist the load that is put on them, while vehicle tires are made for a more smooth ride. Also, we do not…

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Answer 3

The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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Answer 4

The trailer tire and wheel combination #AM3S862 is received from the supplier already with the tire mounted on the wheel. The supplier does not balance the combination, but when the tire is installed to the wheel they will line the high (heavy) spot…

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Answer 5

You can, assuming you have the proper clearance; with trailer tires, the general rule of thumb is you want at least 3" of clearance from the top of the tire to your fender and at least 1" of clearance between the inside of the tire and your…

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Answer 6

The Karrier ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire with 15" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C #AM32459 does not actually have an offset so you weren't missing anything! When inflated, the Karrier tire and wheel will measure 28.4" in…

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Answer 7

The main difference between the Square Direct Weld Jack part #TJD-12000SP-F2 and part #TJD-12000SP-R2 is the location of the plunger for the drop leg. The former has the plunger on the side of the crank handle and the latter has the plunger adjacent…

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