Can 5.70-8 Tire Replace 18.5x8.5x8 on Trailer
Updated 12/02/2025 | Published 11/03/2025
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Would you recommend replacing 18.5x8.5x8 tires and rims on a 2 axel trailer with gvwr of 2998 with 5.70 x8 tire both being a load range c. . Thank you
asked by: Dan
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Expert Reply:
Hey Dan, yeah that would be a solid upgrade. The tire diameter would be just a little bit taller and also narrower but you wouldn't have any clearance issues. For a 5 lug wheel you'd want the part # AM30155or for a 4 lug wheel part # AM30153.
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Jameson C
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Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range D
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- Load Range D
- 5.70-8
- 8 Inch
- K - 65 mph
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
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Jameson C.
12/1/2025
Hey Dan, how did the swap to the 5.70-8 tires work out on your trailer? I'm curious if the change in diameter and width made any difference in how it tows. Your update could make it easier for the next person with the same setup.