Tire Inside Clearance from Side of Trailer for Torsion Axles
Published 11/14/2018
Question:
What is adequate clearance between the side of the trailer and the inside of the tire when using torsion axles.
asked by: Jim R
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Helpful Expert Reply:
You will want 6 inches between the hub face where the tire mounts and the frame. That will most of the time give you about 2 inches between the tire inside sidewall and the frame. That allow for the suspension movement and to still remain inside the fender like # HP36VR.
expert reply by:
Jason S
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