increase tire size

pianotuna wrote:

Bob E. wrote:

lincster wrote:

pianotuna wrote:
No, I specifically bought new wheels to have the correct spacing between the dual tires. It would also have been possible to use spacers--but that is not the best solution.

Makes no sense.
But if it worked for you....... :)

I think he's talking about the space between dual wheels on his Class C rear axle rather than a dual axle trailer.

Yes.

Well this is a toy hauler forum and I haven't seen a toy hauler yet with dual rears like a class C. :R

Thanks for all the help and suggestions. I ended up finding a set of 12 ply tires that give me about 1000 lbs more capacity per tire with only a 1 inch increase in outside diameter over the old ST tires. With a measured axle spacing of 33 1/2 inches and the new tires' OD of 30.7 inches, I will have about 2.5 inches between the tires. It also worked out well with the 4 new 12 ply tires costing only $430 with tax and shipping.

Bob E. wrote:

lincster wrote:

pianotuna wrote:
No, I specifically bought new wheels to have the correct spacing between the dual tires. It would also have been possible to use spacers--but that is not the best solution.

Makes no sense.
But if it worked for you....... :)

I think he's talking about the space between dual wheels on his Class C rear axle rather than a dual axle trailer.

Yes.

Again, Dexter Axle in their tech documents states you need a 1" space between tires along with about 3" along top and side of tire for axle movement during operation.

Sailun Tire has a 14pr rated tire that is 30.8" tall. These are a quality tire for trailer use.

http://www.gosailun.com/MRT/Tire/S637T

lincster wrote:

pianotuna wrote:
No, I specifically bought new wheels to have the correct spacing between the dual tires. It would also have been possible to use spacers--but that is not the best solution.

Makes no sense.
But if it worked for you....... :)

I think he's talking about the space between dual wheels on his Class C rear axle rather than a dual axle trailer.

pianotuna wrote:
No, I specifically bought new wheels to have the correct spacing between the dual tires. It would also have been possible to use spacers--but that is not the best solution.

Makes no sense.
But if it worked for you....... :)

No, I specifically bought new wheels to have the correct spacing between the dual tires. It would also have been possible to use spacers--but that is not the best solution.

pianotuna wrote:
Unfortunately I may have used the wrong term. I did it to have the correct spacing between tires.

As I said, all you can do to correct spacing is change diameter or move axles.

Unfortunately I may have used the wrong term. I did it to have the correct spacing between tires.

pianotuna wrote:
When I moved to oversize tires I replaced the wheels with new ones with the correct offset.

Wheel offset has nothing to do with spacing between tires.
Spacing has to do with axle distance and/or diameter of tire.