Recommended Trailer Wheels for Increased Frame Clearance on 8 Inch Wheels

Updated 03/20/2018 | Published 03/18/2018

Products Featured in This Question

Steel Trailer Wheel - 8" x 7" Rim - 4 on 4 - Galvanized Finish

(145)

$37.77

Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" Galvanized Wheel - 4 on 4 - Load Range C

(7222)

$71.34

Kenda 215/60-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" Galvanized Wheel - 4 on 4 - Load Range C

(7223)

$96.46

Question:

Question about rim AM20023. On my trailer a regular golf car rim the tire hits on the frame. Does this rim have a shorter mounting distance on one side. My original rim does and has valve stem on both sides. This AM3H300 looks to be the same as my damaged one.

asked by: Danny M

Expert Reply:

The Steel Trailer Wheel - 8" x 7" Rim - 4 on 4 - Galvanized Finish # AM20023 has the same wheel dimensions as the # AM3H300. These wheels do not have a valve stem on both sides, but only on the outside. They have zero offset, so the mounting surface is centered between the front and back.

For a thinner wheel and tire combination that will fit, I recommend the Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" Galvanized Wheel - 4 on 4 - Load Range C # AM30130. This tire will have a width of 5.9 inches when inflated to give you that extra clearance you need from your frame.

expert reply by: Jason S