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Bama2nz
Explorer
Oct 10, 2016

Tires and axle

Is there a minimum distance between the front axle tires and the rear axle tire?
  • Probably your best answer will come from your trailer's axle manufacturer. Dexter says the minimum distance is 1".

    Item #24 in this reference.
  • I have had 2 blowouts on same left rear tire. Within 200 miles of each other. Of course they are China bombs "as folks call them ". I'm putting on 4 Michelin LT 245/75R16 E XPS Ribs tomorrow. Plus the 507 tst tpms. Hope this takes care of it.
  • I read the clearance between tires should be 1" minimum.
    What is the concern in your situation?
  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    There is and it may vary from brand of tire and size of tire to brand and size. but generally take a look at the X-Chock products (you can see them at RV Stores)

    This is basically a sizzors jack that goes between the front and rear tire on a dual axle Trailer.. If there's room to put it in and "Expand" it so as to lock the axles together.. you are good.
  • As long as they aren't touching, that should work... ;)

    But, in general, it seems that leaving at least a couple of inches is the min..

    Then, I've seen what looks like 12-18" between the tandem axle tires..

    Good luck!

    Mitch

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