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Gear width of RV-8

Bought a RV-8 on gear and need to know the width of gear from outside to outside of tires. We are hauling via open trailer and need to make sure it will fit the trailer. Couldn't find that info anywhere and don't have the plans yet.
 
My RV-8 is on its gear with engine mounted and wings off. The axle nuts extend beyond the tire, and from nut edge to nut edge is about 7 feet; tire outside dimension is a couple inches less. My wheel pants are not on yet; they're going to increase that width. I'd say 8 feet is safe; 7 feet is minimum. Your results may vary.
 
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