What Side Should my Spare Tire Mount go on my Trailer

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What is the best side to mount my spare tire on my trailer. Drivers side or passenger side.

asked by: Duane

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Either one is fine to do. With the Fulton Hi-Mount Spare Tire Carrier part # FSTC1000301 you are not going to be adding a great deal of width to your trailer so the difference is minimum.

Giving you my opinion since there is no rule I would Choose the side I access less which for me would be the passenger's side. I find myself hopping out of the driver's seat and hopping into the trailer from that side so I would want to have it on passenger's side to keep that area open for access.

expert reply by: Randy B

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Answer 1

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 2

Hi Robert, Yes, both the Tekonsha Primus IQ #TK90160 and Plug-In wire harness #3050-P would be a compatible fit for your 2018 Nissan Armada. To activate the brakesYou'll also need a 7-way socket at the back of your Armada for the trailer to plug…

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The spare tire can be mounted near the wheel and axle to the frame, but you will want more than 5 inches of ground clearance. I recommend the Extra Offset Trailer Spare Tire Carrier by Dutton-Lainson #DL22145 based on your photo. Every extra inch…

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I do have options for you but most of our frame mounted spare tire carriers are not designed to work with angle iron. That said, the CE Smith Spare Tire Carrier for Trailers part #CE22007Z-11050-2 we have found to work the best so that's what I…

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

Sounds like you are looking for the Malone Crossbar Conversion Kit part #MPG475. This allows you to convert a standard utility trailer to having a set of Malone Crossbars which you could then use a Malone kayak carrier like the #MPG107MD on.

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The difference on a 15X5 tire and a 15X6 is the width of the wheel. The 15X5 being 5 inch width and the 15X6 being a 6 inch width. I recommend The Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel #AM20428. The wheel has a 5 on 5 bolt pattern with a pilot diameter…

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Hey John, it looks like you have 15" wheels with a 5 on 4 1/2 bolt pattern, so something like the Kenda Karrier KR53 ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire with 15" Silver Mod Wheel #KE25EV should work great as a spare! If there is something else…

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Answer 9

The spare tire carrier I recommend that can be mounted to your trailer angle iron is the Redline Spare Tire Carrier, part #413200. This is a weld-on installation so you can mount it to your trailer in an location you have the room. This carrier works…

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

I checked with Malone about the Malone Crossbar Conversion Kit for Standard Utility Trailer part #MPG475 and confirmed the weight capacity as 400 lbs evenly distributed.

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Answer 12

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