What Is The Smallest Wheel Size Compatible With 3500lb Axle Hub and Drum Assemblies?

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I have a 3500 lb axle and Im looking for the correct electric brakes for 10 inch rims. I have located tired with the correct 1750lb load capacity but I cant find drums that would fit.

asked by: Charles F

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I have another wheel size that will work, but there are not any hub and drum assemblies for your 3500lb axle that will work with 10" wheels.

For 3500lb axles you need 10" braking assemblies # AKEBRK-35-SA and 10" hub and drum assemblies # AKHD-550-35-EZ-K. The smallest wheels that will fit with these are 13" in diameter, though all of our 13" tires have a load rating under 1750lbs each so you will need to step up to 14" wheels and tires unless you can find a suitable 13" tire.

I recommend the Karrier ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 14" White Spoke Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range D # AM32161 which have a load rating of 2200lbs each so they will have plenty of load rating.

Now these tires will be quite a bit taller than those found on a 10" wheel and measure 8.1" wide x 26.3" tall so you will need to make sure you have enough clearance.

You may need to lift your trailer using the Dexter over-under kit # K71-384-00 to raise the trailer for additional clearance. An over-under kit moves the leaf spring from underneath the axle to on top of the axle which raises the trailer by the diameter of the axle (3500lb axles are 2-38" in diameter) plus the height of the leaf spring stack.

I included videos of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Answer 1

If the total weight of your pop up camper is 3,300 lbs then you would need a wheel/tire combo that at least has the capacity of 1,650 lbs. The closest tire we have to that capacity in your size is the part #AM10210 which has a 1,610 lbs at 65 psi…

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Answer 2

Karrier and Loadstar are two different brand names used by Kenda. There's no difference in quality or function between the two brand names. For a ST175/80-13 Radial trailer tire in load range D, I'd recommend part #AM10210 if you're…

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Answer 3

If the trailer wheels scrubbed (dragged and scrapped the ground instead of rolling) when jack knifed then it could have thrown something out of alignment or damaged something. First, inspect the suspension. Look for any elongated holes where…

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Answer 4

The Dexter 31549 axle on your snowmobile trailer is a 3,500 lb torsion axle. Although we do not carry torsion axles, you can use the Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension #ASR3500S05. This is very similar to your current axle with each side working…

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Bias ply tires do better for agricultural applications like what you have. The highest rated 15 inch trailer tire we have is the part #TTWSF22515D which is a bias ply tire in size 225/75D15 that has a weight rating of 2,540 lbs at 65 psi. This would…

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Answer 6

Typically trailers will carry more of their weight on the front of the trailer, so you would want to put the brakes on the front axle as it will most likely carry more weight while braking. Also, when braking, weight will shift forward from the…

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Answer 7

Thank you for providing the specs for the suspension components that you already have. Correct hanger spacing really depends on the components being used such as springs, hangers and equalizers. Most of the hanger spacing dimensions that we have are…

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Answer 8

For a single axle trailer, you want the shackle strap to be able to move so that you have the spring deflection needed for your suspension. Angled like the photo or even almost vertical is fine you just don't want the shackle strap to bind and…

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Answer 9

The two tire sizes are similar, but the 145/80-12 will be a bit taller at 21.3 inches vs. the 4.80-12 which has a diameter of 20.5 inches. Aside from that they are very similar and both fit 12 inch diameter rims that are 4 inches wide. The radial…

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Answer 10

The two tire sizes you referenced, 4.80-12 and 5.30-12, both fit 4-inch wide rims, but they differ in their overall diameter. A 4.80-12 tire/wheel when fully inflated will have a diameter of 20-1/2-inches while the 5.30-12 size will be just under…

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Answer 11

We have a handful of options that come in different load sizes which will replace your current 20.5x8.0-10 size tires. The tire size 205/65-10 is the replacement size and is slightly smaller than your current tire. The 205/65-10 size tire with white…

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Answer 12

There is no exact way to determine the leaf spring length. The best way to determine the length for a replacement is by measuring the existing leaf springs. The hanger distance and shackle length can help you get a good idea, but you're looking…

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