How to Select Special Trailer Tires and Wheels for Trailer with 7K Axle
Updated 03/01/2017 | Published 02/28/2017
Question:
I am looking for some small tires and rims to go on a trailer. The trailer has a 7k axle and they need to be legal on the road for farm implements.
asked by: Derick S
Expert Reply:
All of the components that will be installed on a 7K axle should be rated appropriately for that axle capacity. This means the trailer hubs, wheels and tires all should be rated to match the axle capacity. When any one component is rated below the others, then that lowest-rated item (being the weakest link, so to speak) determines the overall capacity of the entire set-up.
Trailer rims/wheels also need to be selected based on the hubs' bolt pattern. We offer trailer wheels in 10 different bolt patterns. You can see all by clicking on the link provided. This will show you our main page for trailer wheels, tires and wheel/tire combinations. The linked articles will help you confirm which bolt pattern your have on your hubs and help you select wheels and tires rated for your trailer.
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Provider ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 16" White Vesper Spoke Wheel - 8 on 6-1/2 - LRE
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- Radial Tire
- Load Range E
- 235/80-16
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- M - 81 mph
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