Can I Put a 12" Wheel ST145/R12 on My Malone EcoLight 2-Boat V-Rack Kayak Trailer?
Updated 02/12/2025 | Published 02/09/2025
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will this fit on Malone EcoLight 2-Boat V-Rack Kayak Trailer Kenda Karrier ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire with 12 Black Mod Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - LR D Part Number: AM35354
asked by: Mr P
Expert Reply:
Hello Mr P,
I reached out to my contact at Malone, he informed me that on the EcoLight Trailers you cannot go larger than a 8" wheel. With that being said, you cannot put the # AM35354 on your EcoLight. For your Malone EcoLight I recommend the Kenda 4.80/4.00-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C # AM30070 as we do not have one in black.
What was the reason for the larger wheels?
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Kenda Karrier ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire with 12" Black Mod Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - LR D
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- 145/80-12
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- M - 81 mph
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- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
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Mr P.
2/12/2025
Thanks Kate , I see that some of the Maloie trailers do have 12" wheels. Can I put the 12"wheels if I modify finders? Do I need to change hubs? 8" wheels are too small for any trailer. Malione needs to upgrade wheels for higher speed and long haul trips