Tire Spacing????
I have seen a couple of tire spacing questions, but want to know if any one has ever checked with a manufacturer as to the minimum spacing between 2 tires on a tandem axle trailer. Right now I have 3...
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RAS43 wrote:B.O. Plenty wrote:ScottG wrote:The wheels can't move toward each other.
I saw a new TT that was so close that I had to walk over and see if I could get my fingers between the tires. I could but just barely.
I would think 2" would be no problem but 1" is too little since the wheels will move towards each other as the suspension is articulated.
I believe that they could if there is wear in the suspension-pins, bushings or equalizers.
They will move closer together in normal articulation of the suspension. No abnormal wear required.
The cord length of the spring increases as it straightens out under load. Typically the outer end of each spring is anchored and the inner end of each is free to take up the varying spring cord length. As the spring cord length increases, each axle will move about 1/2 of that. It isn't a lot, but then 1" of clearance between tires isn't much either.
