How Much Clearance Between Trailer Tire and Wheel Well
Question:
Wheel well question. Building my trailer. I have 5 inches for my wheels to go up and down. How much do need for them to forward and back. I putting a single axle 14 inch tire
asked by: Devin F
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Expert Reply:
Having 5 inches above the trailer tire or no less than about 4 inches when the trailer is loaded is perfect. A leaf spring suspension will allow the axle to rack to a certain degree, so to prevent the tires from rubbing I'd allow the same 4-5 inches of wheel well clearance fore and aft of the tire.
I've linked to our trailer wheel/tire help articles which you might find helpful.
expert reply by:
Mike L
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Taskmaster 4.80R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
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- Radial Tire
- Load Range C
- 4.80-12
- 12 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Taskmaster
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