Tire size and towing stability
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How Trailer Tire Size Affects Towing Stability, Starting With the Sidewall Numbers
How trailer tire width, aspect ratio, rim size, load range and pressure affect sidewall flex, ride height and sway, with worked size calculations and limits.
How Larger Tires Affect Tow-Vehicle Towing Performance
How larger tires change gearing, load capacity, braking and trailer sway on a tow vehicle, starting with how to read and calculate the numbers on the tire sidewall.
How Changing Trailer Tire Size Affects Ride Height
Learn how a trailer tire size change alters ride height, using sidewall numbers to calculate diameter, radius, coupler height and wheel-well clearance.