Loadstar ST225/75D15 Bias Trailer Tire with 15" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range D

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• Availability of 225/75R-15 10 Ply Rated Tire on a 15 X 6 Galvanized Wheel
  We do offer a wheel and tire that meets your requirements, the Karrier # AM10303 is a ST225/75R15 tire in Load Range E, with a max load capacity of 2830 lbs at 80 psi. The tire is 10 ply rated. For the wheel, we offer part # AM20524 which is a 15x6 Galvanized wheel with a 5-on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern. A galvanized wheel will provide good corrosion resistance but for superior rust resistance, we offer a 15x6 HWT Star Mag Wheel in aluminum, part # AM20518. Although we don't offer this...
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• How to Pick Out a Replacement 5 Lug Trailer Rim
  The exact information you are looking for I don't have, but I can help you figure out how to get a replacement rim that would work. All we need is two key pieces of information. The bolt pattern and the diameter of the rim. To determine the bolt pattern of the rim check out the FAQ article I attached to the right. To determine the diameter of the wheel the easiest way is to look at the tire size that is stamped on the sidewall of the trailer. The last two numbers will be the diameter...
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• Can I Change Trailer Tire Sizes Without Changing Wheels
  I'll start this off by saying that you'll want to make sure that you have sufficient clearance from your trailer frame to determine if you can upgrade in tire size from 205/75r15 to 225/75r15; there is roughly 1.2" difference between the two tires but when you take into consideration the 3" to 4" required to allow for suspension clearance it may become an issue. Additionally, you're correct in assuming that upgrading to a 225/75r15 tire would required upgrading to a wider wheel-which it...
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• Safe Distance Between Tire and Floor of Trailer when Upgrading to 15 Inch Tires
  The rule of thumb when building a trailer is that you should allow 1.5 inches deflection at rated capacity of the spring for approximate full load dimension ( the spring can flatten out as much as 1-1/2 inches ). Then add 3 inches above tires beyond that point for maximum clearance.
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• Availability of 15 Inch Trailer Wheel w/ 2.25 Inch Diameter Pilot Hole
  The only time it's important that the wheel's pilot diameter matches with that of the wheels you're replacing is you have hub-centric wheels currently. A hub centric wheel uses the portion of the hub that extends through the pilot hole of the wheel to center and support the wheel on the hub. A wheel of this type would use flat headed wheel bolts. A lug centric wheel uses the lug bolts to center the wheel. If the lug bolts are coned, like part # RG02-020 then you have a lug centric wheel. So,...
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• Is it Recommended to Balance Trailer Wheels/Tires
  The trailer tire and wheel combination # AM3S862 is received from the supplier already with the tire mounted on the wheel. The supplier does not balance the combination, but when the tire is installed to the wheel they will line the high (heavy) spot on the tire with the low (light) spot on the wheel. This does not completely balance the tire and wheel combination but it does eliminate any excessive out of balance condition. I am glad that balancing the rims/tires of your trailer helped...
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• What Is Backspacing Measurement Of Rim On AM3S862 Tire/Wheel Combo
  The Loadstar Bias Trailer Tire with 15 Inch White Wheel, part # AM3S862, wheel rim measures 15 x 6 inches, and has a zero offset. I have attached a drawing of a wheel and at the bottom of the drawing it is marked where the backspacing measurement is taken. This wheel has 3-1/2 inches backspacing.
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• Upgrading Tires and Wheels on Single Axle Travel Trailer
  Your existing tires are about 8 inches wide by about 26 to 26-1/2 inches in diameter. The larger 225/75-15 would be about 1/2 inch wider and around 28 inches in diameter, which would only use 3/4 to 1 inch of the available 3-1/2 inches of clearance you mentioned.. From the clearances you mentioned, it sounds like the # AM3S862 would work well for you. This being said, I would recommend you go with a wheel/tire combo that uses a radial tire, like part # AM32459. The combo has a C load...
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• 690/600-9 Trailer Tire Recommendation
  We have just the tire size that you have, part # AM10040. But we do not carry a rim that will fit this tire. This tire has an overall diameter of 21.1 inches so for a wheel and tire combo that we offer that would have the same diameter you would want the Kenda KR25 ST145R12 Radial Trailer Tire with 12" Aluminum Wheel # AM31208 as it have the same overall diameter and it has the same 4 bolt pattern of your current setup.
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• Are the Trailer Wheel and Tire Combinations Balanced
  The trailer tire and wheel combination # AM3S862 is received from the supplier already with the tire mounted on the wheel. The supplier does not balance the combination, but when the tire is installed to the wheel they will line the high (heavy) spot on the tire with the low (light) spot on the wheel. This does not completely balance the tire and wheel combination but it does eliminate any excessive out of balance condition. I would recommend to balance the tire and wheel combination...
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• How to Determine the Correct Wheel and Tire Combination for a 1999 Escort Boat Trailer
  When selecting a wheel and tire for your boat trailer you should go with the manufacturer recommendation for tire size or, if there is no manufacturer recommendation, you should use the trailer axle capacity to determine the best wheel and tire combination for your trailer. It sounds as if your trailer axle or axles are going to be rated for 5,000 pounds or more. If you have a tandem axle trailer, it is likely that you have two 3,500 lb axles. The ST225/75D15 tire and wheel combo, #...
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• Increasing Weight Capacity of 2012 Jayco X17Z
  Because your set up will only be as strong as its lowest-rated component. You could go with higher rated leaf springs and larger, higher rated wheels/tires, but you'd still be limited by the axle capacity. Therefore, to increase the capacity of your travel trailer, you'll need to replace the axle, springs, hubs, wheels and tires. You'll probably need to relocate the spring hangers. We offer a few off-the shelf replacement axles in standard sizes. If you'd care to reply with the capacity...
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• Can a Trailer Wheel with Larger Diameter Pilot Hole be Used on the Same Hub
  The pilot hole diameter only matters in one of two scenarios: First, if the wheel secures to the hub using bolts instead of lug nuts then the pilot hole has to be exact because that is how it centers on the hub. Second, if the wheel secures to the hub using lug nuts but the wheel pilot hole is too small, it just will not fit on the hub. Having a larger pilot diameter on a wheel that secures with lug nuts is fine.
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• Torque Rating Specification For 14 Inch Wheel On Travel Trailer
  The torque rating depends on the lug size and type wheel you have on your trailer. I will list the torque specifications for 14 inch wheels. 7/16 inch lug steel wheel 55-65 ft-lb. 1/2 inch lug steel wheel 75-85 ft-lb. 9/16 inch lug steel wheel 95-115 ft-lb. 12 mm steel wheel 70-80 ft-lb. 14 mm steel wheel 85-95 ft-lb.
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• Torque Rating for 1/2 Inch Lug Nuts on an Escort Boat Trailer
  For 1/2 inch lug nuts like those used with tire and wheel combo # AM3S862 you will want to torque the lug nuts to 75 to 85 foot pounds. It is important to re-torque the lug nuts after 10 miles, 25 miles, 50 miles and then monthly after that.
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• Can Trailer Wheel with Larger Center Pilot Hole be Used on Hub that Uses Wheel Bolts, Not Lug Nuts
  Actually, no, this is not going to work for you. The problem is that on wheels and hubs that use wheel bolts instead of lug nuts to secure the wheel to the hub, the pilot hole has to be exact because that is how it centers on the hub. Even if it looks like it is all lined up properly it could still be off a little bit because of the larger pilot hole. This will cause some wobbling and lead to tracking problems and premature tire and suspension wear. If you can tell me what the pilot...
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• How to Determine Weight Capacity of RV with Higher Rated Suspension and Tire/Wheels
  When you are talking about weight capacity you are limited to the least rated component in your setup. You are correct that the weight capacity of the frame needs to be taken into account as well as using tires, axles, leaf springs, and hubs with higher weight capacities. You can typically find the weight capacity of the frame itself stamped into the frame or on a sticker or label on the frame. The reason that trailer manufacturers can rate their trailer weight capacities a little higher...
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• Increasing Rim/Tire Size From 8 to 12 or 13
  As long as the larger wheel you choose has a compatible bolt pattern with your hub, you have sufficient clearance between the tire and the fender, and you do not exceed the weight capacity of the hub you can switch up to a larger wheel with no problem. If you wanted to go from a hub with a 5 on 4-1/2 to a 5 on 5 bolt pattern I can check for something compatible, if you would provide me with the inner and outer bearing and grease seal reference numbers.
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• Changing Kenda Load Range C Trailer Tire To Load Range D
  Before switching to a higher load rated tire, like a load range D or E, you will want to check the weight capacity on your trailer wheels. If you have a steel wheel, the capacity should be stamped on the backside lip of the wheel. If you have an alloy wheel, this rating should be stamped on the back side of the wheel spokes. From the information I was able to obtain, a load range D tire will have a capacity of 2,150 lbs at 65 PSI. Another option would be just to upgrade to a wheel...
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• Selecting Spare Trailer Tires in Size ST225/75-15
  For spare wheels/tires in your tire size ST225/75-15 with your 5-on-4-1/2 bolt pattern you can refer to the page I linked for you. This displays all wheel/tire items that match your requirements and these are offered in Load Range ratings C and D. We have both bias ply and radial type tires in your size. Naturally you want to match your tire size but you also want to use the same type of tire too. For higher-speed highway driving radials are preferred for their greater flex and traction;...
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• Can an ST225/75-15 Trailer Tire be Mounted on a 5 Inch Wide Rim on a 5th Wheel Trailer
  Any given tire will fit a range of rim widths. The ST225/75-15 tire will fit 6, 6-1/2, and 7 inch rims, but not a 5 inch rim. The tire will not be able to seat properly on the rim and you will not be able to keep air in it or safely use it. As far as who you should believe, our resident tire expert has 30 years in the tire business so I trust his expertise on anything to do with tires/wheels. For an ST225/75-15 tire on a wheel with a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern we have # AM3S862. This tire...
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• Recommended Parts For Dual Axle Trailer Complete Rebuild
  For your trailer rebuild, I recommend the Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - EZ-Lube - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 89" - 3,500 lbs for your tandem axles, # 35545E-ST-EZ-89. You will also want the U-Bolt Kit for Mounting 3,500-lb, Round Trailer Axles - 5-1/2" Long U-Bolts, # APUBR-1. For suspension I suggest the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/8" Long, # SP-212275. You will then need a kit with mounts for your equalizers and shackle straps. The Tandem-Axle...
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• Can an ST205/75-15 Trailer Tire Be Replaced with a 225/75-15 Tire Size
  A load range D tire in the 205/75-15 size is not available. You would have to go up in size in order to get a load range D tire. Your existing tires have a width of 7.7 to 8.1 inches and a diameter of 27.4 inches. They fit on 15 by 5-1/2 inch wheels. The next closest size with a load range D tire is 225/75-15. These tires range in width from 8.4 inches to 8.9 inches and could have a diameter between 28.1 and 28.4 inches. They fit on 15 inch by 6 inch rims so new rims would be required....
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• What is the Closest Trailer Tire in Size to a P235/75-15 Car Tire
  As you probably know, car tires should not be used on a trailer. This is because trailer tires are made with a thicker sidewall to handle more vertical load. Car tires are not built this way so it can lead to blow outs. The closest match to a P235/75-15 car tire would be an ST225/75-15 such as # AM3S862 which has the 5 on 5-1/2 bolt pattern. This is a load range D tire rated for 2,540 pounds at 65 psi. The difference in size between these two tire sizes is minimal. The ST225/75-15...
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• Tire Replacement Recommendation for a H78-14 Trailer Tire
  From the research I did it looks like your H78-14 tires are 27.8 inches in diameter. Which the closest size we offer that is compatible is the ST215/75R14 like Karrier ST215/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire # AM10229. This tire has a diameter of 26.8 inches which would be about an inch shorter in diameter than what you have. Is that too short? What problems will you experience if your tires aren't as tall as your current ones? Ground clearance? If so, you might be interested in a Dexter axle...
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• Availability of a Load Range D, 15 x 6 Inch, 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern Trailer Tire and Wheel Combo
  We have numerous tire and wheel combos available, including a 15 inch by 6 inch wheel with 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern. For load range D, we have 2 options. First is the Loadstar ST225/75D15 Bias Trailer Tire with 15 inch White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range D, # AM3S862. The second option is the Loadstar ST225/75D15 Bias Trailer Tire with 15 inch Aluminum Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range D, # AM3S874. Both of the tires for each tire wheel combo above is size 225/75-15 and both are rated...
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• What Size Wheel Does a 245/65R17 Tire Fit On
  If you have a 245/65R17 then you have an automobile tire that is compatible with 17" wheels. If you are looking to install tires on your trailer then you really need trailer tires. Trailer tires have a sidewall that is more stiff so they can handle the weight of a trailer much better. We don't have any tire/wheel combos that use a 17" wheel but we do have 225/75-15 combos that come with 15" wheels which have both a 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern, like part # AM3S862, or a 6 on 5-1/2" bolt...
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• Will an ST225/75-15 Fit In Place of a 31x10.5R15LT Tire on a Boat Trailer
  Wheel width can only be measured with the tire off of the wheel. You will measure from bead seat to bead seat. That will be from the inside of the inner wheel flange to the inside of the outer wheel flange, not from edge to edge of the wheel. I have linked a video that should help. If you measure and find you actually have an 7 inch wide wheel then you can use tire # AM10256. Any given tire has a certain range of wheel widths that it will fit. Going too large or small means the tire...
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