by JunkMan » Wed Sep 07, 2005 11:03 am
With the 10 degree up axel I have 12 1/2" of clearance to the bottom of my frame, using 14" 185/75 tires. The box isn't mounted on the frame yet, which should cause it to settle an inch or two I would guess.
I think my wheels have a 3/4" offset (they measure 4 1/2" from the hub flange face to the edge of the rim on the inside, and 2" from the hub flange face to the edge of the rim on the outside). The rim is stamped that it is 14 x 5, but I am not sure where they measure the width. It is off of a 1980's Toyota pick-up. With these rims, I have 2 3/4" clearance from the edge of the trailer to the edge of the rim. Clearance at the tire is 2 1/4".
If you get a zero offset wheel, you may be a little tight on clearance. My tires stick out about 1/2" from the rim. You might measure the actual wheels you plan to use if possible, and add 1/2" for the tire bulge, just to make sure that you have enough room. I gave myself a little "wiggle" room in case I wanted to used different wheels, which I am thinking about.
Of course, you could also just go with a wheel that has a little offset, if your hub faces are too close to the trailer side.
Jeff & Odie
Black Hills of South Dakota