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• What Is The Max PSI The Lionshead Aluminum Liger Trailer Wheel LH49FR Can Handle?
  Hi again, Shawn! Trailer wheels typically do not have psi ratings as that refers more to the tire and valve stem. With the Lionshead Liger # LH49FR having a rubber valve stem like the # AM20907, it is currently rated to 100 psi and under. If you wanted to get a tire that runs a higher psi rating, you will need the Americana # AM20906. This will be rated for anything over 100 psi. You will not be able to put a tire on this that will cause the wheel to fail before the valve stem or tire. Was...
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• Can I Determine the psi Rating of a Wheel
  Since wheels will be able to withstand the psi rating of any of the tires that are meant to fit it you will need to look at the valve stem as that is the deciding factor. If your valve stem has the rubber all the way up to the threads, like part # AM20903, then it will be rated around 65 psi. If there is some reinforcement between the rubber and the threads, like part # AM20904 or # AM20907, then your valve stem can be rated between 80 and 100 psi. The only valve stems that are rated for...
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• Do Tire Valve Stems Come Included with Tires That Are Purchased Unmounted
  Tires that are sold alone, not pre-mounted on a rim/wheel, do not include valve stems but we do offer these as separate items. Tires that are pre-mounted and sold with a rim/wheel do of course include the valves. I have linked you to the various parts available, which include both metal and rubber types and in various psi ratings, such as # AM20906.
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• 15 x 6 Trailer Wheel Compatible with the Baby Moon Trailer Wheel Center Caps
  If by "raised center disc" you are referring to the Americana Baby Moon Trailer Wheel Center Cap part # AM90086 then this center cap is compatible with the Dexstar Conventional Steel Wheel part # AM20504 which is a 15" diameter x 6" wide wheel with a 5 on 4-1/2" lug pattern. In order to install this wheel on your trailer you will need a high pressure valve stem like the Americana High Pressure Rubber Snap-In Valve Stem part # AM20907 and lug nuts like the Americana Trailer Wheel Lug Nut...
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• Replacement Tire for Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" White Wheel
  Hi Chuck; we do sell a replacement tire for this setup. The tire that comes with the # AM30620 is the Kenda K353 Bias Trailer Tire # AM10062. If you need a replacement valve stem to go with it then you can use the # AM20907.
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• Which Trailer Tire Valve Stems Can Hold Up to 100 psi?
  Hey Zac, thanks for reaching out! The Americana High Pressure Rubber Snap-In Valve Stem # AM20904 is only rated for up to 80 psi. For something higher than that you'll need the Valve # AM20907 for up to 100 psi, or the Metal Valve # AM20906 for up to 200 psi if you'd rather be on the safe side of things. Are you upgrading your current valve stems, or in the process of putting a whole kit together?
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• What Size Valve Stem Does The Rim AM92NR Require?
  Hey George, The Americana wheel, # AM92NR, requires a 0.625" or 5/8" valve stem like part # AM20907. That is a standard size throughout 17-1/2" rims. Do the rims you are replacing have an offset like this one?
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• The Max PSI for Trailer Wheels Versus Tire Max PSI
  The max psi rating is specific to each tire as it is tested, so you cannot simply increase tire pressure to get a higher speed rating or increase weight capacity. Your tires could overheat or wear quickly because they are not designed for that pressure rating. Overheating is the number one cause of tire failure including blow outs and it is almost always due to improper inflation or traveling over the speed rating of the tire. The Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire with 13" Aluminum...
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• Recommended Wheel for ST225/75R15 Goodyear Endurance Tire on a 6,000 lb Travel Trailer
  Your Goodyear Endurance Tire is the ST225/75R15 size that you are looking for. This has a load range of E (2,860 lbs at 80 psi) and a max speed of 87 mph just like what you currently have. For a wheel I recommend the Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Trailer Wheel # AM20539 which is a silver color, has the same weight rating, comes with a limited 2-year warranty, and is made here in the USA. According to the attached psi chart from Goodyear the max amount of pressure that this tire can handle is...
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• How to Determine if Wheels Can Withstand 110 psi Rating for New Tires
  Unless otherwise stated on the wheel itself, wheels themselves will be able to withstand the psi rating of any tire that is confirmed to fit it. The piece that you will want to look at is the valve stem. If you have a rubber valve stem then the highest rated one that is available (anywhere) would be up to 100 psi like part # AM20907. If you want to use a tire that has a psi rating over 100 then you will need to make sure that you have metal valve stems like part # AM20906. Valve stems...
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• High-Pressure Tire Valve Stem for 110-PSI Tires
  It is usually the tire valve stem that matters when upgrading trailer tires to a higher load range that needs higher psi pressure. A bolt-in metal valve stem like # AM20906 handles pressure up to 200-psi and it includes two grommets so that it will fit a rim hole of either 0.453 or 0.625 inches. You will use only the one grommet that fits your rim. Rubber valve stems usually top out at 100-psi, as with # AM20907. The tire you referenced # AM10501 is a Load Range F in size ST235/85R16...
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• What Is The Maximum PSI Rating For The Aluminum Liger Trailer Wheel # LH49FR
  Since wheels are rated to withstand the PSI rating of the tires that are meant to fit it you will need to look at the valve stem as that is the deciding factor for the PSI rating, since it would be the lowest rated component for the wheel. With the Aluminum Liger Trailer Wheel # LH49FR having a valve stem like the Americana High Pressure Rubber Snap-In Valve Stem # AM20907 you would have a max PSI of 100 for the wheel.
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• Trailer Tire Valve Stem Pressure Capacity for Changing to Load Range D Tires
  The limiting factor in a wheel's pressure capacity is usually the valve stem. Some are rated only for 65-psi, # AM20903, while others such as # AM20904 are rated for 80-psi. Part # AM20907 handles up to 100-psi and part # AM20906 is good for tires needing over 100-psi pressure. Note different valve stems fit different size holes in the wheels. You will have no trouble moving up to a Load Range D tire on your 15 x 5-inch wheels so long as you also have the correct valve stem installed when...
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• Does Metal Valve Stem Need to be Installed if Trailer Tire Has 90 PSI Rating
  The only time that a metal valve stem like part # AM20906 is required is when the psi rating meets or exceeds 100 psi. If you plan on using the Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire with 10" Galvanized Wheel # AM3H490 then you don't have to change out to a metal valve stem as this comes with the valve stem # AM20907 which is rated for up to 100 psi. With that being said, it never hurts anything to install a valve stem that has a higher psi rating so if metal valve stems will give you some...
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• How to Determine psi Rating of a Trailer Rim
  When loading a higher rated trailer tire onto a trailer wheel as long as you stay within the lower of the two's weight rating and the psi rating of the wheel's valve stem you'll be fine. So you need to determine the psi of your valve stems. First of all if they're metal they're gonig to be rated for over 100 psi. As a rule of thumb if they're rubber and the threads go all the way to the rubber of the stem then they're rated up to 65 psi. If there is metal between the threads and the...
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• When Should You Replace The Valve Stems On Your Trailer
  Since most valve stems are rubber they will start to dry rot and should typically be replaced at the same time you replace your tires. When looking for new valve stems you'll want to ensure that they're rated for the PSI of your tires and the correct size for the valve stem hole in the wheel. For example, the Americana High Pressure Rubber Snap-In Valve Stem # AM20907 you were looking at has a 100 PSI rating and fits a 0.625" diameter hole. Wheels 16" and up in diameter typically have...
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• Lightest Tire and Wheel Combo for 12 Inch Trailer Wheel
  The Aluminum Lynx Trailer Wheel - 12" x 4" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - Silver # LH45FR has a shipping weight of just 10 lbs. The Steel Mini Mod Trailer Wheel - 12" x 4" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - Chrome # AM20152 will be lighter at just 9 lbs and will be the lightest wheel we currently carry. For your tire, the Kenda K353 Bias Trailer Tire - 4.80-12 - Load Range B # AM10060 weighs just 9 lbs but will only allow speeds up to 65 mph. If you want to go 70 mph, then I recommend bumping up to the Taskmaster...
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• Recommended Tires For 1994 Coleman Destiny Cedar XL With 5.30x12 Tires
  I would be happy to help you find the correct tires for your new to you 1994 Coleman Destiny Cedar XL. Since the distance between the adjacent holes in your wheels measured 2-3/4" apart, you are correct that you have the 5 on 4-3/4" bolt pattern, but we do not offer any 12" wheels with that bolt pattern. For replacement tires I recommend the Taskmaster 5.30R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C # TT53012C which will be an exact replacement for your current tires, and have a load rating...
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• Are the Taskmaster 5.30R12 Tires Directional and Can They Be Run at 45 psi
  The Taskmaster 5.30R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C # TT53012C are not directional, so they can be mounted in any direction. However, they are designed to be run at 80 psi and in order to prevent uneven wear or damage to the tires should always be run at the recommended pressure. I'll also say that boat trailer wheels are typically not rated for specific air pressures since they're generally well rated for any tire they encounter. The more likely issue here is the valve stems that...
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• How to Tell if a Wheel is Rated for 100 psi
  To use tires rated for 110 psi on your current wheels you just need to make sure they have a metal valve stem like part # AM20906. The highest rated rubber valve stem available is only rated for 100 psi which we carry as part # AM20907. Anything over 100 psi needs to have a metal valve stem.
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• Trailer Tire and Rim Pressure Capacities and Correct Inflation
  In a trailer tire the limiting factor for PSI pressure is usually the valve stem. Different valve stems handle different pressures. Some rubber stems like # AM20903 are good to 65-psi while others like # AM20904 are good to 80-psi or to 100-psi as with # AM20907. Metal stem # AM20906 can handle pressure up to 200-psi. Usually a rim itself will handle any pressure required by the tire sizes that fit it. Any trailer tire will be able to meet its maximum weight load rating only when inflated...
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• Determining PSI Rating of Aluminum Wheels on Keystone Trailer for Higher Load Range Tires
  Yes, if the existing wheels on your trailer indicate a psi rating of 110 with a stamped number this would refer to its max psi. Typically on a trailer wheel it isn't really the wheel itself that dictates max psi but the valve stem that is used. An easy way to further verify that the wheels are setup to handle psi levels of over 100 is to take a quick glance at the valve stem. If it's completely metal like the Americana # AM20906 then you're good to go. If it's all rubber or even a portion...
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• Replacing Valve Stems to Increase PSI Rating of Rim to Equal Tire
  The psi rating will be determined by either the tire or the valve stem of the wheels. If you upgrade your tires you can upgrade the valve stems to meet the necessary psi. We carry several options. Americana # AM20903 are rated up to 65 psi and # AM20904 are rated up to 80 psi. Or for heavier trailers we have # AM20907 rated up to 100 psi and # AM20906 rated over 100 psi which are metal.
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• 12 Inch Trailer Tires And Wheel With 4 On 4 Bolt Pattern
  The 12 inch tire/wheel combos we offer with a 4 on 4 bolt pattern are part # AM31208, and part # AM31208HWT. Both of these combos use tires that have a load range D and are 145/80-12. The Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire, part # AM10140, is a load range E tire and has a capacity of 1,520 lbs at 80 psi. The Americana Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel, part # AM20122, has a 4 on 4 bolt pattern and has a capacity of 1,250 lbs at 90 psi. These 2 items are sold as separate items only....
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