Looking to Upgrade Tires from Malone EcoLight Trailer

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I am looking to upgrade the 8 tires on my Malone ecolite trailer. Do you have suggestions of what I can use?

asked by: Brian

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Hey Brian, we've had customer upgrade from the 4.80-8 tire size on the Malone EcoLight trailer part # MAL43FR to the next larger size of 5.70-8 like the part # AM10013. Is that what you were looking for? Or did you mean upgrade in a different way?

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Jameson C.

10/22/2025

Hey Brian, how did the upgrade to the 5.70-8 tires work out on your Malone EcoLight trailer? Your update could make it easier for the next person looking to move up from the smaller tire size.

Answer 1

The Malone EcoLight Sport Trailers like item #MAL43FR have 8" tires with a 5 on 4-1/2 lug pattern. The Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire with 10" Galvanized Wheel item #AM3H490 would work as a replacement but you will most likely have to…

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Answer 2

Hey Ed, You can switch to larger tires but you would potentially need to move the fenders up to keep a minimum of 3" of clearance so that the wheels won't rub as the suspension compresses. Are you looking to just replace the tires and keep…

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Answer 3

Chenchar, I recommend you upgrade your 8" tires on your Malone EcoLight Trailer #MAL43FR to a 10" wheel using the Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire with 10" Galvanized Wheel #AM3H490. These wheels are going to have the same bolt…

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Answer 4

Hey Beth, thanks for reaching out. So technically yes, the load bars on the LowBed conversion kit #MAL33TR should have end caps. In their instructions Malone has you removing the end caps from the U bar and then re-using them on the ends of the…

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Answer 5

Hey Corey, so the important info you need to know is that you want to keep at least one inch of clearance between the inner sidewall of the tire and the frame of your trailer for enough safe clearance and also that the offset of trailer wheels is…

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Answer 6

Hello Marcus. As far as the Malone EcoLight Trailer, there really is no way to upgrade the hubs beyond the standard grease hubs that it comes with. It may be possible to use slightly larger tires and wheels, but that will completely depend on the…

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Answer 7

Hey Jonathan, thanks for reaching out! The U-Bolts that come in the Crossbars for Malone MicroSport Trailers Kit #MPG4001 have the following specs: - (6) 1.50” x 2” long , 3/8" diameter - (2) 4.50” x 2” long , 3/8" diameter My contact at…

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Answer 8

The Malone EcoLight Galvanized Steel Trailer #MAL53FR does have a speed rating of 65-mph. This speed limit is a function of the specific tires supplied which are size 4.80/4.00-8. We offer wheels/tires in the same size and bolt pattern like the Kenda…

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Answer 9

Hello Jeremy. The Malone Eco Light Trailer like part #MAL53FR comes with a 4.80/4.00-8" load range B trailer tire. If you are looking for an upgrade, I recommend the Kenda 4.80/4.00-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" Galvanized Wheel #AM30070.…

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Answer 10

According to Malone, a heavier axle should not be installed on the EcoLight Sport Trailer #MAL53FR. Even if you did install a heavier axle, it would not increase the capacity of the trailer. You would still be limited to the 400 lb capacity due to…

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Answer 11

Yes, you can add a winch to the Malone LowBed MicroSport Trailer item #MPG464-LB. You will want to use the CE Smith Winch Stand item #CE31013G. This will fit on the Malone trailer's 2" tongue. This stand is 30" tall and made of…

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Answer 12

Since the Malone Microsport trailer part #MPG460G has a tongue width of 2 inches you could use the tower kit part #CE31013G which is 30 inches tall as this is designed to fit 2 inch channels. Then you could use a winch like the Buyers Products part…

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