Taller Tire Recommendation for a Trailer to Lift it
Question:
I have a 2015 voltage V3605 i tow with a 2015 chevy silverado 2500HD diesel. Rear of the truck is stock front has a 2inch leveling kit.Trailer is slightly nose high with only about 4inch clearence from bed rails. Almost touches in dips/driveways.The pinbox is raised all the way to the bottom of the trailer cant raise it anymore.I have a BandW companion slider that is at the lowest setting.I need to raise the rear of my trailer.Axles are already flipped so i either need to add about 3blocks,maybe longer archedsprings and or longer schackles.What do you recomend? Thank you! Is Adding blocks really that bad of an idea? Trailer is about 14k unloaded and maybe 16k-17K loaded.
asked by: Darrell R
Expert Reply:
What about going with a taller tire on the trailer? Using blocks or longer hangers and shackles can give you additional height but this can cause the trailer to be a bit top heavy since the trailer's suspension will be altered.
Check out the link I attached to the right that has a chart with all of the trailer tire sizes we offer. You will want to check to see what you have and then find a size larger (as long as you have the clearance) that will also fit your trailer's rims. In the far right column you will see the overall diameters of the tire sizes listed.
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