Wheel Spacers-thoughts, safety?

Ellexu

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Thinking about putting wheel spacers on with the stock tires. Anyone have it done or any concerns? Just want to widen the stance up a little bit!
 
I wouldn't do it for 2 reasons . It will load your bearings more and depending on the spacer thickness you may not have enough tread on the lugs. Wheel spacers are illegal in Australia . Different offset wheels will be much safer but still put more load on your bearings.
 
I wouldn't either. Maybe you need a wider trailer. How wide is it now?
 
I would definitely not mess with it. If it's a good trailer, let her be! Trailers are, by no means, a piece of sophisticated engineering - but at the same time, they designed a certain way and they work perfectly well that way. Don't mess with it.

If it's the wrong trailer for the boat, consider looking for a new trailer.
 
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