Rim and Tire Recommendation to Replace a 215/60-8 That is Too Wide on a 2k Capacity Trailer

Question:

I have a 8x10 snowmobile trailer with load capacity of 2000 lbs. the tires that are on the trailer are 215/60-8. I have to use spacers behind the rim to keep tires from rubbing on the leaf springs behind that. Is their a smaller tire I can use for that wieght capacity. Will a tire like 4.80x 8 work on my rims?

asked by: Joe

Expert Reply:

A 4.80-8 trailer tire size is going to have a max capacity of 760 lbs when inflated to 90 psi per tire. So not only would it not have enough capacity it would be too skinny to fit the wider rim you have for your 215/60-8 tires.

Another option you have that would provide you with a skinnier tire that would also be 3 inches taller would be to go with a 5.30-12 rim and tire like the part # AM30859. This rim has a 5 on 4 inch bolt pattern.

If you have a 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern you would want the part # AM30780.

You will need to check your trailer clearances to see if you could fit a tire that is 3 inches taller.

expert reply by: Jameson C