Can a Passenger Vehicle Tire be Installed on a Trailer

Published 05/08/2019

Question:

I WAS TOLD AT WAL/MART THAT IT IS AGAINST THE LAW TO PUT A PASSENGER CAR TIRE ON A TRAILER. IS THIS TRUE ?

asked by: Douglas M

Expert Reply:

You definitely should not put a passenger vehicle on a trailer as they are not designed for the vertical loads that trailers typically see. Whether that's illegal will be up to your local DOT, but most trailer shops with any integrity will straight up refuse to install a passenger vehicle tire on a trailer wheel since it's not safe and they wouldn't want the liability.

All the tires we offer are safe for use on a trailer. If you can get me what size you need I can pick you out best option. I attached a link to a page that has all of the tires we offer as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C