Solution for a Trailer Where the Tires Rub the Frame

Updated 06/16/2015 | Published 06/14/2015

Question:

please list the back spacing measurement for all your 14 and 15 inch wheels. 5 lug 4 1/2inch bolt circle. My trailer was built with the tire sidewall too close to the inner fender. Im using a spacer, but the right side is still a little too close and the tires rub. Alternatively, do you sell longer wheel studs for a reliable axle with drum brakes? This would allow me to use a thicker spacer. Thanks for your help!

asked by: George

Expert Reply:

We don't recommend using wheel spacers to give a wheel more backspacing for trailer frame clearance. The real solution you need is to go with a longer axle. Nearly all trailer wheels have either a zero offset or very close to a zero offset so none of them would have the backspacing or offset you would need.

A longer axle will push the hubs out further and will allow the rims to fit without trailer clearance.

I attached a page that has all of the trailer axles we offer. We don't have an extensive list of axles sizes so you may find that you need to custom order yours.

expert reply by: Jameson C