Replacing 18 X 8.5-8" Wheels and Tires With Larger 205/65-10" Wheels and Tires

Updated 05/25/2021 | Published 05/22/2021

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Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire with 10" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range B

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$90.42

Kenda K500 SuperTurf Tire with 8" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range B

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$73.82

Question:

Can I put 20.5 ×8-10 inplace of 18.5 8.5-8 I raise the suspension 2 inches bolt pattern 5 on 4 and 1/2.

asked by: James B

Expert Reply:

You can replace your current 18x8.50-8 # AM89992 with a Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire with 10" White Wheel # AM3H350 as long as you are able to maintain the proper tire clearance. The new tire will be 0.2" narrower and 3" taller over all. This means that your tire clearance vertically will be reduced by 1-1/2".

A 2" lift would allow you to still maintain proper clearances needed with the larger tires.

expert reply by: Bud M