Can Tire Size 215/60-8 Replace 18x8.50-8 on Golf Cart

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LOOKING AT GOLF CART TIRES 8inch 4 ON 4 PATTERN WILL 215/60-8 PREMIUM TIRE FIT MY CLUB CAR PRECIDENT CURRENTLY HAS 18X8.50- 8 OEM TURF TIRE I NEED TIRE FOR PAVEMENT and TURF

asked by: JOHN B

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Your current tire size of 18x8.50-8 is designed to fit 8 inch diameter by 7 inch wide wheels which is also what the tire size 215/60-8 is designed to fit like part # AM1HP28 so this would work well for you.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

The 18x8.5 will give you a tire wider than your 7.50 tire. It will give you more tread because of the width so you will have better traction as well as a slightly wider mower as the tires will add 3/4 inch to the outside of each tire. You will want…

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Answer 5

You are correct, the older tire size of 18.5 x 8.5 - 8 now translates to the current metric tire size of 215/60-8. When it comes to 215/60-8 tire on a 4 bolt wheel, we have two options for you, the Kenda 215/60-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8 Inch White…

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Answer 6

The Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System - Proportional #SM99251 is going to be connected to your vehicle's battery to be powered which will drain your vehicle's battery. To keep the battery charged while towing you can…

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Answer 7

Kenda tire and wheel combo #AM30060 is a great option as long as the weight capacity is enough for the gross trailer weight. One of these tire and wheel combos is rated for 745 pounds at 90 psi. So for 2 of them on a single axle that would be a total…

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Answer 8

The main difference between a 5.70-8 trailer tire and a 215/60-8 will be the width. Your current tire is about 5.9 inches wide and the 215/60-8 is about 8.9 inches wide. They will both be about the same height. If your current wheel setup has more…

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Answer 9

A larger trailer tire basically wins in every category like you mentioned. Less rolling resistance, less affected by bumps in road for smoother ride quality, and bearings/hub spins less so in theory less wear and tear. So as long as you have room for…

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Answer 10

The tire size you can use as a replacement for your triton trailer is a 215/60-8. If you want just the tire, I recommend part #AM1HP28 which is a Load Range D tire. This 8-ply tire has a load capacity of 1,165 lbs at 70 psi. For a Load Range C tire…

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Can Tire Size 215/60-8 Replace 18x8.50-8 on Golf Cart

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