Hey Walter, you are absolutely doing the right thing replacing your tires at 5 years as generally the lifespan of a trailer tire is 4-6 years. So what I would go with is the Provider HD part #TTWPRG235R16 instead as this is a Load Range of G like you…
Westlake tires and 99% of ST rated trailer tires are made overseas, but meet or exceed the DOT and FMVSS specifications. The Westlake brand is one of the most popular trailer tire brands out there and customers have been very happy with them. They…
The three radial special trailer tires we offer in size ST235/85R16 are shown on the linked page. These are Load range G tire #TTWPRG235R16 from Taskmaster, Load Range F tire #AM10501 and Load Range E tire #AM10295 from Kenda. Taskmaster…
I am not familiar with Gladiator tires to give you a fair comparison. Based on research it appears the Gladiator tire is rated for 4080 lbs at 95 psi and speeds up to 87 mph. Tread depth is 12/32nds inch. The Taskmaster Provider ST235/85R16 Radial…
The Westlake ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire #LHWL410 is definitely a high quality trailer tire. I don't know where you saw all of the reviews for the S637, but the Westlake is well reviewed with a 99% satisfaction rating here at etrailer. The…
All of the hitches available for your 2021 Toyota Highlander Platinum require the spare wheel to be a smaller diameter than 18 inches including the Curt hitch #C99FR that you mentioned.
Hey Linden, thanks for reaching out. That is a great question actually because the #C59236 and #C59496 are extremely similar. Basically, both are the same kind of universal hardwire 4-flat harness with install kit. The #C59496 is a kit that we…
Hey William, thanks for reaching out! The PD5110610 was discontinued and replaced with the Transfer Switch w/ Quick Flip Connectors #PD5110010Q so this is the part you'll want to use as a replacement.
Hey Chris, in the instructions for the B and W Turnoverball gooseneck hitch part #BW73FR that you referenced it says that the inner brackets are not needed if the truck has the inner brackets for the OEM hitch already welded to the truck frame. In…
The 052-003-00 number on your current shock is the part number from Dexter Axle. We don't carry the direct replacement but if the specs match for the Lippert Standard Replacement Shock #LC283271 and the axle this is being applied to is a…
Hey Harry, welcome back! The Replacement Bearing Buddy Bras item #BB19B are what you'll need for a Bearing Buddy with a 2-1/8" outer diameter. This bra fits about a half dozen Bearing Buddy Protectors. The closest Bearing Buddy Bearing…
If the trailer is less than 1 inch off of being perfectly level either up or down then it will be perfectly fine. Having it slightly higher would be better because presumably the tongue weight of the trailer will pull it down a little. You could also…
Great product. fast, professional, and well communicated service. it was a pleasure buying from y'all. thanks again
Tom
Fort Collins, CO
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