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• Recommended Balancing Beads for a Tandem Axle Trailer w/ 16" Trailer Tires
  Hey Matt, welcome back! For your 235/85 R16 tires, you'll need the Counteract Tire Balancing Beads for Tandem Axle Trailers item # CA83VR. This is a 4-pack of balancing beads that are designed specifically for 235/85 R16 trailer tires. This kit includes four packs of beads, four valve cores, and four self-sealing valve caps so it has everything you'll need to get up and running. What kind of trailer do you have? You can add this information, along with any other questions you have, where...
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• Can Lionshead Trailer Wheel Handle 110 PSI Tires
  Hey Robert, the rims can easily handle the 110 psi that the tires require. It would be the valve stem that would fail before the wheels and they I am sure are going to be replaced with ones that will be able to handle the needed psi like the part # AM20906.
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• Which Tire Balance Bead Kit for 2023 Grand Design 337 RLS
  Hey Robert, for your 2023 Grand Design 337 RLS with tandem axles and tire size ST235/80-16 the correct balance bead kit is the Counteract part # CA83VR. This kit comes with a bag for each tire and each tire gets a complete bag which is 4 oz.
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• Does the Kenda Karrier KR53 ST225/75R15 Radial Tire w/ 15" Black Aluminum Wheel Come Balanced?
  Hey Mike. The Kenda Karrier KR53 ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire with 15" Black Aluminum Wheel item # KE63JV comes mounted and ready to install. However, it is not balanced and this is common amongst trailer tires. Trailer tires are lug-centric instead of hub-centric so they're more difficult to balance and require special equipment. We do have the Counteract Tire Balancing Beads item # CA66VR that you can add to each wheel that will balance the tire while you are driving. They are also...
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• Do the Tires and Wheels at etrailer Come Balanced
  Hey Paul, No, trailer tires to not come balanced. I believe we have a few outliers in the mix somewhere, but they are few and far between, plus none of them are in the 205/75-15 size you're looking at. The Westlake ST205/75R15 Radial Tire w 15" Margay Aluminum Wheel # WST29FR you're checking out is a really nice set and as a general rule trailer tires don't need to be balanced because they are just made for carrying a heavy load without passengers. With all of that being said, you can...
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• Balancing Beads for Casita Travel Trailer With ST205/75R15 Tires
  Hey Vivian! The right Counteract Tire Balancing Beads are based on the tire size. With ST205/75R15 tires on your trailer the # CA83VR is the correct kit since you want the extra two bags for your spare and a backup.
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• Correctly Rated 225/75-15 Trailer Tires For 7,000 lb Tandem Axle Trailer
  Okay, let's start real quick with if you should have different load rated tires on your tandem axle trailer - you can, but it isn't advisable as they will wear differently, or you'd need to keep a real close eye on the psi of each tire to make sure it's exactly the same. As for the rest of your questions, I'll take them one by one. 1) While we don't have Eagle tires so I can't comment on their viability, your friend is 100 percent right, load range F 225/75-15 tires are absolutely overkill...
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• Does The Loadstar ST205/75D15 Bias Trailer Tire w/ 15" Silver Mod Wheel AM32253DX Come Balanced?
  Not a dumb question at all Andrew, since we don't really touch on this in our description. The Loadstar ST205/75D15 Bias Trailer Tire w/ 15" Silver Mod Wheel # AM32253DX does come balanced in the manner that all trailer tires are balanced. We do not balance them here. What the manufacturer does is offset the high spot on the tire with the low spot on the wheel to balance them. Generally, trailer tires do not need to be balanced beyond this. I do know a lot of our customers will take them...
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• Does Westlake ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire & Wheel Need to be Balanced Before Install
  Hi Melissa, No, it isn't necessary to balance the Westlake ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 15" Silver Mod Wheel # LHAW121 before installing it on your horse trailer. That said, you can if you like, with the easiest way being balancing beads, the Counteract Tire Balancing Beads for Tandem Axle Trailers # CA83VR. This is more of a personal preference thing, as even with trailer tires not perfectly balanced, trailer suspension is going to be quite bouncy/rigid anyhow that balanced tires...
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• Is Kenda Karrier ST205/75R15 Tire & Wheel KE66JR Balanced
  Hi Trevor, The Kenda Karrier ST205/75R15 Radial Tire w/ 15" Silver Galvstar Wheel # KE66JR does not come balanced though you can add balancing beads to the tire if you'd like. If you have a single axle trailer you can balance them with two of the Counteract Tire Balancing Beads Single Pack for Trailers # CA66VR or for a tandem axle trailer ther Counteract Tire Balancing Beads for Tandem Axle Trailers - 4 Tires # CA83VR.
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• Does the Westlake ST205/75R14 Radial Tire w/ a 14" Margay Aluminum Wheel LH74VR Come Balanced?
  Hey Chris. The Westlake ST205/75R14 Radial Tire w 14" Margay Aluminum Wheel item # LH74VR is not balanced. You can have the tire and wheel combos balanced at a local tire shop if you wanted to but they would need to use a special pin plate adapter. What our tire manufacturers do is line up the light spot on the tire with the heavy spot on the wheel. This is a type of balancing but not like how car tires are balanced with weights on a balancing machine. We do offer Counteract Tire Balancing...
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• Replacement Aluminum Wheels and Tires 205/75R15 With 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern
  I can see from your image you do have a 205/75R15 tire but I am unable to make out the exact load range for the tire. We have the Karrier ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire in a Load Range C # AM10244(1,820lbs) or Load Range D # AM10245(2,150lbs). Be sure to check and see what your trailer requires as this may be different than the tires you currently have if they were changed since new. I can only assume that your wheels have a 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern. You will want to measure this to...
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• Do The Trailer Wheel and Tire Packages Come Balanced?
  Our trailer wheel and tire combos come from the manufacturer mounted. As trailer tires do not require balancing most manufacturers will not balance their tire packages like the Kenda Karrier ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire with 15" Black Mod Wheel # AM32424. I have linked one of our articles below that discuses why trailer tires are not required to be balanced. We do offer Counteract Tire Balancing Beads # CA66VR that you can add to each wheel that will balance the tire while you are...
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• Is The Kenda Karrier ST205/75R14 Radial Tire w/ 14" Series T09 Aluminum Wheel # AM34659 Balanced?
  The Kenda Karrier ST205/75R14 Radial Tire w/ 14" Series T09 Aluminum Wheel # AM34659 does not come balanced. Trailer tires do not require balancing like vehicle wheels and tires since their primary function is weight supporting. As it is an aluminum wheel only stick on weights should be used if you plan to take them to a tire shop to have balanced. We do have the Counteract Tire Balancing Beads available in a Single # CA66VR or 4-Pack # CA83VR. These beads allow the tire to always be...
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• Recommended Aluminum Wheels and Tires For 10K Tandem Axle Trailer For Long Trips From NY to Flordia
  Our Provider ST225/75R15 Radial Tire w 15" Viking Aluminum Wheel # A225R6FPS is going to be a great option for you. This wheel and tire includes a 2-year warranty on the tire and lifetime structural defect warranty on the wheel. They also come with 2 years of complimentary roadside assistance and these are speed rated for 81mph. While our wheels and tires are not balanced from the manufacturer you can install the Counteract Tire Balancing Beads # CA83VR into the tires without having to...
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• Do Trailer Tires Need Balancing Before Mounting
  You do not need to get your trailer tires balanced before mounting. Some people like doing so but it isn't something required as trailer tires don't figure into handling the way car tires do. If you want you can add balancing beads after the fact to balance the tires if you feel the need to: - 8 Inch, 9 Inch, 10 Inch, 12 Inch Tires: Counteract Tire Balancing Beads # CA68VR - 13 Inch, 14 Inch, 15 Inch, 16 Inch Tires: Counteract Tire Balancing Beads # CA83VR
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• Balancing Trailer Wheel and ST235/80R16 Trailer Tire
  You can add the Counteract Tire Balancing Beads # CA66VR to the Kenda Karrier ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire with 16" Black Mod Wheel # AM34834 as we do not have the ability to balance wheels and tires at our facility. I always warn if tires are balanced and shipped that they should have balance verified at a shop as wheel weights can fall off in transport. By using the balancing beads they will balance the wheel and tire every time you drive ensuring proper balance. This is great for...
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• Can I Use Counteract Tire Balancing Beads With My RV Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  Yes, you can use the Counteract Tire Balancing Beads for Tandem Axle Trailers - 4 Tires # CA83VR with any Tire Pressure Monitoring System, TPMS. The beads will not hinder any readings or cause damage to your devices.
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• Do The Trailer Wheel and Tire Packages Require Balancing To Use?
  Tire balancing is not required for our wheel and tire packages like the Kenda KR25 ST145R12 Radial Trailer Tire with 12" Aluminum Wheel # AM31208HWT. Since trailer tires are designed for supporting heavy loads rather than providing a comfortable ride and traction like on cars they do not have to be balanced. This does not mean you can't balance the tires but do understand you would want to have them rebalanced over time since trailer brakes often lock up and would cause the tires to get...
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• Does Karrier ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire with 15" Aluminum Wheel Come Balanced
  The Karrier ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire with 15" Aluminum Wheel # KE27JR does not come balanced, which is perfectly normal for a trailer tire, although the shaking you mentioned sounds like it might be excessive. Trailer tires don't have to run as smooth as passenger vehicle tires since nobody will be traveling inside the trailer. With that being said, if you wanted to get your trailer tires balanced there isn't anything wrong with that, and we actually have balancing beads you insert...
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• Do the Provider ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire w 15" White Mod Wheel Require Balancing
  The Provider ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire w 15" White Mod Wheel part # TA47VR as with any trailer tire does not require balancing. Simply put, trailer tires don't see the benefits from balancing like vehicles do as they don't have steer axles. That said, if it makes you feel better you can balanced them using either stick on weights or balancing beads like the Counteract Tire Balancing Beads for Tandem Axle Trailers part # CA83VR.
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• Are Your Trailer Tire and Wheel Packages Pre-Balanced?
  Our trailer wheel and tire combos come from the manufacturer mounted. As trailer tires do not require balancing most manufacturers will not balance their tire packages like the Loadstar ST175/80D13 Bias Trailer Tire with 13" Galvanized Wheel # AM3S160. We do offer Counteract Tire Balancing Beads # CA66VR that you can add to each wheel that will balance the tire while you are driving. They are also available as a 4 Pack # CA83VR if you are doing all 4 wheels on a tandem axle trailer. I...
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• Availability Of Taskmaster ST235/75R15 Radial Off-Road Tire W/ Silver Mini Mod Trailer Wheel
  Currently all of our trailer wheels and tires come pre mounted from the manufacturer, we do not do any mounting or balancing in our facility. We do offer the Taskmaster ST235/75R15 Radial Off-Road Tire w/ 15" Vesper Silver Mod Wheel # TA85RR which is very close to what you are looking for. It has the same Tire # WST54FR, but uses a Vesper Wheel # TA52FR in place of the Dexter Wheel # AM20539. These wheels are not mounted but are not balanced since trailer tires do not require balancing....
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• Do Kenda Karrier KR53 ST225/75R15 Tires Need To Be Balanced
  Hey Tom! The Kenda Karrier KR53 ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire with 15" White Mod Wheel # KE93JV you ordered does not need to be balanced. Trailer tires are designed to support the load of the trailer, they aren't designed for passenger comfort. You can certainly balance them with something like balancing beads # CA83VR, but it is not required. What kind of trailer do you have?
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