What Is The Smallest Available Radial Trailer Tire?

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Does the 215/60-8 come in a radial? If not , what is the smallest radial

asked by: Steve

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Helpful Expert Reply:

We do have several 215/60-8 tires like the # AM3H323 but nothing in a radial. The smallest radial tire that we stock is a 145/80-12 in part # AM31202. This would be a fairly significant change in tire size. The 215/60-8 measure about 18.1" in diameter and 8.9" wide. The 145/80-12 measure about 21.3" diameter and 5.7" wide.

It really comes down to how much clearance you have in your wheel well. Going to larger tires is possible, but we have to have at least 3" of clearance between the tire and the fender on top, and at least 1" on the sides.

While Radial tires are durable, bias tires can work just as well especially for off-road and agricultural applications. They have a stiffer sidewall than radial tires and will create a smoother ride when towing on uneven surfaces.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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Answer 1

You can change out your wheels from the 8x7 inch to the 8x3-3/4 inch rims. For a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern wheels are the #AM20016. For complete tire and wheel assemblies, I recommend the Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel - 5…

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Answer 2

I may have a potential solution for you, but the tire size 165/65-8 is only available in load range C. To step up in load range, you will have to switch to tire size 215/60-8 Tire and Wheel #AM3H325 or 5.70-8 #AM30155 which are both slightly larger…

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Answer 3

For the Kenda 215/60-8 Bias Trailer Tire and 8 Inch Wheel, #AM3H320, it measures 18.3 inches in diameter and it is 8.9 inches wide. This is going to have a smaller diameter than a 5.30x12 tire and wheel but it will be much wider, up to about 4 inches…

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Answer 4

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 5

The correct torque for installing lug nuts on your 5 X 8 trailer's 5-lug wheels will depend on the size of the lugs. For a 1/2-inch lug the torque spec ranges from 75- to 85-ft-lbs. For a 9/16-inch lug the torque spec ranges from 135- to…

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Answer 6

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 7

Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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Answer 8

Your math is correct in your trailer weight load example. If a fully-loaded tandem axle trailer weighs 4000-lbs then each of the 4 tires will bear 1/4th of that load, or 1000-lbs. In this case a tire rated for 1300-lbs would provide a good safety…

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Answer 9

The three most common lug stud sizes for a trailer are 1/2"-20, 9/16"-18, and 5/8"-18. In order to make sure you get the correct lug nuts you need to measure the lug studs on the trailer now as we have no way to look this up for…

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Answer 10

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 11

To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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Answer 12

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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