Safe Distance Between Tire and Floor of Trailer when Upgrading to 15 Inch Tires
Updated 03/06/2012 | Published 03/01/2012
Question:
What is the safe distance between a tire and the floor of the trailer.
asked by: RICHARD
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Expert Reply:
The rule of thumb when building a trailer is that you should allow 1.5 inches deflection at rated capacity of the spring for approximate full load dimension ( the spring can flatten out as much as 1-1/2 inches ). Then add 3 inches above tires beyond that point for maximum clearance.
expert reply by:
Robert G
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Loadstar ST225/75D15 Bias Trailer Tire with 15" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range D
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range D
- 225/75-15
- 15 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Kenda
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