Recommended Tire Spacing for a Triple Axle Trailer
Updated 01/31/2018 | Published 01/30/2018
Question:
I have upgraded the tire and wheel from a 225/75/15 to a 235/85/16 to get a higher load range tire and more ground clearance. With the tires installed and trailer unloaded I have 2.5 inches between center tire and front/ rear tire. Is this enough room. Does the same go as the tandem axle of 1” when loaded. I k ow the center axle does shift a little when suspension moves
asked by: Brian L
Helpful Expert Reply:
It is always good practice to have at least 2 inches of space between your tires whether it is a tandem or triple axle trailer. The 2-1/2 inches that you have between your tires should be enough for you to travel safely.
There isn't really a hard and fast rule about spacing between the tires so that is why some answers that you find can vary. I would rather have a little more room than a little less room just to be safe which is why 2 inches is what I recommend using as your guidelines.
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Provider HD ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range G
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
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- Radial Tire
- Load Range G
- 235/85-16
- 16 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Taskmaster
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