Change a Trailer Tire Without a Jack

A flat on a tandem axle trailer on the side of a road is the worst place to be looking for a jacking point, on soft ground, with traffic going past.

The Trailer Side Kick solves it in the simplest way there is. Drive the good tire on the same side up onto the ramp and the flat tire beside it lifts clear of the ground. No jack, no jacking point, no crawling underneath.

It also does the job its name suggests, easing a vehicle up and over the lip at the back of a trailer so a low front end does not catch on the way in.

Sold individually. It is 31″ long by 12″ wide by 7.5″ tall with a 13 degree approach, carries 1,500 lbs, weighs 8 lbs, and takes tires up to 10″ wide. See all trailer ramps.

Race Ramps RR-TR-SK-1 Trailer Side Kick ramp

Benefits of the Trailer Side Kick

Lifts a tandem tire with no jack

Drive the neighboring wheel up and the flat comes off the ground. On soft shoulder or gravel, where a bottle jack sinks and a scissor jack is a bad idea, this is the safe method.

No jacking point to find

Trailer frames vary wildly and the wrong lift point bends something expensive. The load stays on the tire and the axle, which is where the trailer already carries it.

8 lbs, so it actually rides along

A recovery tool only helps if it is with you. This lives in the trailer or the truck bed permanently because it costs nothing in weight or space to carry.

Doubles as a loading aid

The other half of its job. Placed at the back of a trailer it softens the step where the ramp meets the deck, which is exactly where a low front end tends to catch.

One solid piece

Nothing to assemble, unfold, or set up at the roadside in the dark. You put it down in front of the wheel and drive up.

Grips where a steel ramp slides

The traction coating holds on asphalt, gravel, and packed dirt, and the wide base spreads the load rather than digging in. Made in the USA with a one year warranty.

Race Ramps RR-TR-SK-1 Specifications
Manufacturer	Race Ramps
Model	RR-TR-SK-1
Type	Trailer loading aid and tandem axle tire change ramp
Sold As	Individually, one ramp per order
Dimensions	31″ L x 12″ W x 7.5″ H
Approach Angle	13 degrees
Capacity	1,500 lbs per ramp
Maximum Tire Width	10″
Weight	8 lbs
Construction	One solid piece, no assembly
Material	Expanded foam with traction coating
Colour	Black
Origin	Made in the USA
Warranty	1-year manufacturer warranty \| 30-day satisfaction guarantee

Trailer Side Kick Frequently Asked Questions

How does it lift the flat tire?

On a tandem axle trailer the two wheels on each side sit close together. Driving the good one up 7.5 inches tips the axle group enough that the tire beside it comes off the ground and can be removed.

Does it work on a single axle trailer?

No. The tire change trick needs a second wheel on the same side to drive up onto, so it only works on tandem or triple axle trailers. On a single axle you still need a jack.

Do I need one or two?

One handles a tire change, because you only lift one side. Buy a second if you want a pair for loading a vehicle onto the trailer, since both wheels on an axle need to climb together.

Is it safe to work beside the trailer?

Chock the wheels on the other side, keep the trailer coupled to the tow vehicle where possible, and never go underneath a trailer supported only by a ramp. Use jack stands for anything beyond a wheel swap.

Will my trailer tires fit?

Up to 10 inches of section width, which covers most common trailer tire sizes. Measure the widest tire on the trailer before ordering, and call us if you are running something unusual.

Questions about fitment? Talk to a MECHVANTA specialist or explore more options.

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