How to Carry Spare Tire on Apogee Adapt-X 500 Folding Utility Trailer

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Hi, does the Apogee Adapt-X 500 Folding Utility Trailer come with a spare tire mount? Thanks!

asked by: Elmer C

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The Apogee Adapt-X 500 folding utility trailer, like # AT74FR does not include a spare tire holder. You can certainly add one, but the problem lies in finding a spot to install a spare tire without interfering with the trailer's ability to fold.

The best spot to mount a spare tire carrier would be the front wall of the trailer bed, above the trailer tongue as shown in the provided photo. I'd recommend using the Fulton Hi-Mount tire carrier, part # FSTC1000301. The carrier provides enough lift that the 24 inch diameter 175/80-13 tire won't interfere with the trailer tongue or with folding the trailer.

For a spare tire/wheel, I'd recommend the Kenda # AM3S060. This is a 175/80-13 bias ply tire mounted to a 13 inch galvanized spoke wheel with a 5 on 4 bolt pattern which is compatible with the trailer.

I've linked to some product videos for the products recommended above.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

The Apogee Adapt X-300 uses the tire size ST175/80R13 on a 5 lug wheel so for a spare you'd want the #AM31994 and you'd be set.

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 6

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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