Can 12 Inch Trailer Wheels be Changed to 15 Inch Trailer Wheels

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I have a 3.5x5 trailer with 12in wheels, can I change those to 15in wheels

asked by: Manuel S

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So long as your trailer hub is able to accept larger wheels, you have the same bolt pattern, and there will be enough clearance for a larger tire you can change from a 12 inch wheel to a 15 inch wheel like the Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel # AM20422.

I have added links below to our selection of 15 inch trailer wheels and 15 inch tires, as well as a link to a help article on how to determine what bolt pattern you have if you aren't quite sure what yours is.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

It looks like the Pro Series Jack part #PS1400300303 you referenced is installed correctly!

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Answer 2

The main concern when you want to install bigger tires and wheels on your trailer. You will want to make sure you have the clearance needed for new tires and wheels. Going from 12 inch tires to a 15 inch is going to raise the trailer substantially. A…

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Answer 3

There are a few things you will want to look at when changing wheel sizes. First, a 16 inch wheel and tire is going to be taller than a 12 inch. You need to make sure there is room above the existing 12 inch tire and wheel to go to a 16 inch set up.…

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Answer 4

We have a Detail K2 Mighty Multi Utility Trailer #K2MMT4X6 here so I went to measure the bed and it was approximately 47-3/4" wide, so there would not be enough room to fit your 48" wide plywood. There is another version of this utility…

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Answer 5

The sides are not removable on the 6' long Detail K2 Mighty Multi Utility Trailer item #K2MMT4X6. They come attached to the base unlike the item #K2MMT5X7 which has to be completely assembled so the sides can be removed whenever necessary. You…

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I recommend the Kenda Karrier ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire with 15" Black Mod Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - LR D #AM32424 which are rated for 2,150 lbs at 65 psi but are also rated for speeds of up to 81 mph. I have added a link to a video review to…

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Answer 7

The difference between the tire diameter you'd have now and a 14 or 15 inch trailer tire size would be about 6 inches. This would take up about 3 inches of your current fender to tire clearance so you'd need to make sure that wouldn't be…

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The next size up from a 13 inch trailer tire and wheel will be to go with a 14 inch size ST205/75R14. The highest Load Range we have in that size would be Load Range D with a capacity of 2,200 lb like the Karrier wheel and tire #AM32161. This would…

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Answer 9

I would recommend the Karrier ST205/75R14 with White Wheel part #AM32153. This has a radial tire (preferred over bias plys) and a rim with a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern that should work well. I attached an FAQ on trailer tires for you to check out…

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Answer 10

A 4.80-12 trailer tire and wheel such as the Kenda #AM30630, when inflated will measure 20.7 inches in diameter and have a width of 4.9 inches. A 175/80-13 trailer tire and wheel will measure 24 inches in diameter and have a width of 6.6 inches so…

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Answer 11

In order to change tire sizes you will want to measure the clearance you have with your existing tires and compare that to the difference in size. As a general rule of thumb you are going to want around 3-4" of clearance between the top of the…

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Answer 12

The closest metric trailer tire size to a 4.80x12 is going to be a 145/80-12. The typical diameter of a 4.80x12 tire is 20.5 inches. On a 145/80-12, it is 21.3 inches. So the metric size will be a little over 1/4 inch taller. Make sure to measure the…

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