Difference in Clearance When Upgrading From 4.80/4.00-8 Tire to 205/65-10 Tire
Question:
Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire with 10 White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range B Item # AM3H350 I currently have 4.80x4.0-8 tires on my trailer. I need a higher speed rating. Will the Kinda 205/65-10 with 10 wheel need a wheel spacer because of it being wider on the inside. I cant move my springs in. If not I will need a wider axle. Thanks. K.C.
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Expert Reply:
Although we do not have wheel spacers available, I can help you determine how much clearance you would need should you choose to upgrade your tires. It is typically recommended to have 2" of clearance between the inside of the tire and the closest part of the trailer, along with 3" of clearance on top for suspension travel.
Tires like the Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire with 10" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range B # AM3H350 have a width of 8.3" and an outer diameter of 20.8". We can compare this to the Kenda 4.80/4.00-8 Bias Trailer Tire # AM30060 with a section width of 4.7" and outer diameter of 16.1". This means you are going to lose 1.8" of clearance on the inside as well as 2.35" on top.
Depending on your axle capacity, you could use something like the Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System - 4" Lift Spindle - Regular Tires - 3,500 lbs # ASR3500S06 if you are looking for a 3,500 lb axle replacement. It has a 4" lift and would give you the space you need on the inside as well. This would work with the Easy Grease Trailer Hub Assembly # AKHD-545-35-EZ-K.
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Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3.5K Axles - 10" - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased
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- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Easy Grease
- EZ Lube
- Pre-Greased
- L68149
- L44649
- For 3500 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
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Kenda 4.80/4.00-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C
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- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
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Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension - Standard Duty - 4" Lift - 4 Bolt Flange - 3,500 lbs
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- Rubber Spring Suspension
- Easy Lube Spindles
- No Hubs
- 3500 lbs
- Spindles Only
- Universal Fit
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- Timbren
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- Easy Lube Spindles
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Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire with 10" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range B
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- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range B
- 205/65-10
- 10 Inch
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- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
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