I have a snowmobile trailer has a brand new axle under it, a direct stock OEM replacement axle
BUT the stock set up has some super tight tire clearance
NO idea why they made it this way, but??
I went to install new tire wheels today and new tires(metric version of 18.5×8.50×8) 215/60-8’s
and there about a 1/2 inch wider and now if I snug lug nuts up, they lock up against the axles bearing arms
got a great deal on tire wheels, as the older 18.5×8.50×8’s are harder to find now, so, this is a better tire as well for traveling!
I have a 4 on 4 lug pattern, a 2.80 center hole needed and a MAX OD of 6 inches, if I went the spacer route
BUT cannot seem to find any spacers of this size??
would need one I guess about a 1/2 inch thick too, as studs stick out a good 1.5 inches, so have lots to work with
SO< that brings me to question, would anyone have any reason I couldn’;t just stick a few washers behind the wheel
I know I wouldn’t get a flush fit to the hub face as with NOT using them
MY worries would be them NOT allowing the wheel to get tight as in walking loose from vibrations or??
SO< any suggestions??
or know of anyplace I an get spacers this size
Studs are 1/2 Dia too!
here is a pic of the STOCK tires and there SMALL clearance??
