Fender Option for Upgrading Malone EcoLight Trailer to 12" Wheels  

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Hey Mike!

Since you upgraded your Malone EcoLight MPG586XB from the original 4.80-8 tires to 4.80-12 tires, the original fenders will sit too close to the larger tires. A 4.80-12 tire is about 20.7" in diameter compared to roughly 16" for the original 4.80-8 tire, so you would need to either relocate the existing fenders higher or replace them with fenders designed for 12" wheels. Typicallly, you want around 3" of clearance between the top of the tire and the underside of the fender.

We don't have a Malone-specific fender riser kit for the EcoLight, but the CE Smith Single Axle Trailer Fender # CE17701G would be a good universal replacement. It's made from pre-galvanized 16-gauge steel, is designed for 12" wheels, and measure 23-1/2" long x 7" wide x 6-1/2" tall. Since your EcoLight trailer also uses a galvanized steel frame, this would be a good material match for the trailer.

The fender comes without pre-drilled mounting holes, so you would have some flexibility in adapting it to the Malone's existing mounting setup. Some fabrication or custom brackets will likely still be needed since it isn't a direct Malone replacement.

If you'd rather keep your original Malone fenders, fabricating riser brackets to move them higher above the 12" tires would also be an option.

Could you send me the length and width of your current fenders, along with a picture of how they're mounted? That would help determine whether the # CE17701G can be adapted cleanly.

expert reply by: Jerry B

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Michael T.

11/3/2026

Good morning, here is the information. FITMENT - These fenders are specifically designed to fit single-axle trailers with 8"-12" wheels and are made from high density polyethylene (HDPE) to withstand weather and road conditions DIMENSIONS - Molded-in color is "scratch proof". Built-in fender skirt. Optional integral step pad. Mounting slots. Overall Size: 7-1/8"(W) x 21-3/8" (L) x 6-1/2" (H). Top Step: 7-1/8" (W); Capacity: 300 lbs. Thank You Mike

Jerry B.

11/4/2026

@MichaelT Hey Mike! Thanks for getting those measurements for me. That helps quite a bit. Based on the dimensions you provided, I think the CE Smith Single Axle Trailer Fender # CE17701G is going to be a pretty good option for your EcoLight with the new 12" wheels. Your current fender measures 21-3/8" long x 7-1/8" wide x 6-1/2" tall, while the # CE17701G measures 23-1/2" long x 7" wide x 6-1/2" tall. So the galvanized fender is only 2-1/8" longer, 1/8" narrower, and the same height as what you currently have. The # CE17701G is specifically designed for 12" wheels and is made from 16-gauge pre-galvanized steel, so I like it as an option for your galvanized EcoLight trailer. It isn't a direct-fit Malone replacement, though. The fender comes without mounting holes, so you'll need to drill it and either reuse, modify, or fabricate brackets to mount it in the proper position above your new tires. You'll also want to make sure you have about 3" of clearance above the tire to allow for suspension movement. One other difference is that your existing plastic fender has an integral step rated for 300 lbs, while the # CE17701G is not designed to be used as a step. If you can send me a picture of how your existing fender is attached to the EcoLight, I can take a look at the mounting setup and see what we'd need for brackets.