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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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• Can The 15 x 5 Liger Trailer Wheel LH34FR Handle An 80 PSI Load Range E Tire
  As is, no it cannot. The valve stem that comes included with the Liger Trailer Wheel # LH34FR is only rated up to 65 psi so you would need to swap it out to either the 80 psi # AM20904 or the # AM20906 which is rated to over 100 psi (if you wanted one that was over rated).
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• What Is The Max PSI Rating For The Aluminum Liger Trailer Wheel LH98VR
  Hello Kevin, thanks for reaching out. The Aluminum Liger Trailer Wheel # LH98VR itself does not have a specific PSI rating. It can handle the PSI of any 16" Tire. The PSI rating is determined by the valve stem. The # LH98VR wheel comes with a high-pressure rubber valve stem similar to part # AM20904 which is rated for up to 80 PSI. If you need to go higher than that, you will need to swap them out for a metal valve stem like the Americana Metal Valve Stem # AM20906. These are rated for...
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• What Is The Max PSI Rating for a Lionshead Jaguar Wheel?
  Hey John, welcome back and thanks for all the information! The Lionshead wheels like the Aluminum Liger item # LH98VR you were looking at, don't have a max PSI rating but the valve stems that typically come with them item # AM20904 top out at 80 psi. I recommend checking your valve stems and if necessary replacing them with the Americana Metal, Bolt-In Valve Stem item # AM20906. These are rated for over 200 PSI so they will work with your 110 PSI tires. If you have any additional questions,...
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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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• How To Determine The Trailer Wheel Replacement Needed
  There are a few measurements needed to ensure you get the correct wheel replacement, but it is difficult to determine from just a picture. I've attached articles to help with the proper fit by measuring the bolt pattern of your wheel, the width from bead seat to bead seat, and the diameter. If you need further help, send me the photos and the dimensions you have and I'd be happy to assist.
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• Can Load Range D Trailer Tire Size ST205/75R14 Replace Tires on 2015 R-Pod Model 178
  We have a Load Range D trailer tire in size ST205/75R14 as part # AM10235. This tire will fit easily on your current rim since this is the same size as what you have. It actually requires 75 psi which we have the valve stem part # AM20904 which is rated for 80 psi that you could use with it. Your valve stems will get replaced when you take the wheel to a tire shop to have the tires mounted. Most likely they'd have the correct valve stem, but if not the # AM20904 will also work.
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• What Valve Stems and Wheel Center Caps will Go with the Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Trailer Wheel?
  Hello Steven, You are correct. The Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Trailer Wheel - 12" x 4" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - White Powder Coat # AM20151 does not come with the valve stem or cap. Here are 2 different options for a valve stem: - Americana Metal, Bolt-In Valve Stem - 1-1/4" Long # AM20906, this is a heavy duty valve stem that can handle over 100 psi - Americana High Pressure Rubber Snap-In Valve Stem - 1-1/2" Long # AM20904, still pretty heavy duty, up to 80 psi For a Cap you can go with either...
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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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• Are There 5.30-12 Trailer Tires on Galvanized Wheels With 5 Lugs & High Ply Rating
  Hey Glen, There are 5.30-12 tires on a galvanized, 5-lug rim that are 8-ply, but none that are 10 ply. If that's ok, you can go with the Kenda 5.30-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range D # AM30861. If you want a 12 inch tire that is 10 ply you'd have to go with a different size, 145R12; this doesn't come in a combo, so you'd need to get the tire and wheel (and valve stem) separate, and what you'd need is the following: - Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12...
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• Does the Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel Have a Max PSI Rating?
  Hey Thomas, thanks for reaching out! The Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel # AM20428 actually doesn't have a PSI rating, as it can handle the PSI rating of any tire that fits it. The limiting factor for it will be the valve stem you choose to install on it. I recommend either going with the Rubber Valve Stem # AM20904 rated for up to 80 PSI, or the Metal Valve Stem # AM20906 rated for up to 200 PSI. Which one would you rather go with?
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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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• Max Highway Speed Rating for 4.80-12 Tires
  The Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range B # AM30590 have a max speed of 65 mph. When trailer tires are not speed rated with a letter, the default is 65 mph max. I've attached an article to assist. If you want a speed rating higher, then for that tire size I recommend the Taskmaster 4.80R12 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 12" White Spoke Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C # TA98RR. These are rated for speeds up to 81 mph. If you want the galvanized...
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• Aluminum Wheel Air Pressure Capacity When Using Higher Rated Tires
  I checked out the aluminum wheels we offer to see if there were large variances concerning tire pressure. For wheels that have a 6 on 5-1/2 bolt pattern, the psi rating was either 80 or 85. For wheels that had an 8 on 6-1/2 bolt pattern the psi rating varied from 80 to 110. I also spoke with our resident tire and wheel expert. They told me that if you use a tire on an aluminum wheel that has a higher psi rating than the wheel, you need to use a heavy-duty valve stem. Even though the tire...
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• Can the Same 14" Wheel Be Used for 6-Ply and 8-Ply Tires
  As long as the valve stem in your wheel can handle the higher 75 psi rating of the 8-ply Load Range D tire and you don't plan on exceeding the lower weight rating of your wheels then you'll be just fine. If you need to upgrade your valve stem as well then the Americana High Pressure Rubber Snap-In Valve Stem # AM20904 will get the job done since it is rated for up to 80 psi. If you'd rather have a wheel rated for up to 2,200 lbs (the max rating I'm seeing for an 8-ply tire) then you will...
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• Replacement Load Range G Tires and Determining PSI Rating for Wheel
  Typically the psi rating for a wheel will be printed on a sticker on the back of the wheel or stamped into the metal of the wheel itself (on the back). The tire that is mounted to the wheel will be at or below the psi rating for the wheel and you should always inflate trailer tires to their maximum psi as listed on the sidewall. You can also take a look at the valve stem on your existing wheels. Typically valve stems that have rubber all the way up to the treads like # AM20903 will be...
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• Valve Stem Size For Trailer Wheel # AM20151
  The correct valve stem for the trailer wheel part # AM20151 that you referenced is the part # AM20904 which fits rim hole diameters of .453 inch. This will work great with the Kenda K371 Bias Trailer Tire part # AM10004 that you referenced as well.
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• Does Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Trailer Wheel AM20539 Have PSI Rating
  The Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Trailer Wheel - 15" x 6" Rim - 6 on 5-1/2 - Silver Powder Coat # AM20539 does not have a max PSI rating, or any PSI rating. That is common among trailer wheels because the PSI is determined by the valve stem and not the wheel. For example the Americana High Pressure Rubber Snap-In Valve Stem # AM20904 that fits this wheel has a max PSI of 80.
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• Can Boat Trailer Upgrade From 205/75R15 to 225/75R15 Tires
  Yes, so long as you have the needed clearance, you can certainly upgrade the tires on your boat trailer from 205/75R15 to 225/75R15. The 225/75R15 tires will add just over 1/2 inch to the top of the tire, and be about 1/4 inch closer to the frame (you want at about 3" of clearance from the top of the tire to your fender and at least 1" of clearance between the inside of the tire and your trailer's frame rail). You are correct that you'll need new wheels as well since 225/75-15 tires fit...
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• Recommended Valve Stem for a Hispec Wheel
  I have a solution for you but the Americana Metal, Bolt-In Valve Stem item # AM20906 has a washer that is 74" wide. Your Hispec Series 07 766865HD wheel has a 0.453" hole with an outer diameter of 0.67". This will not fit. You are going to need the Americana High Pressure Rubber Snap-In Valve Stem item # AM20904. This is a rubber valve stem will fit your Hispec wheel perfectly.
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• Recommended Tire Pressure of Westlake ST225/75R15 Trailer Tires
  The ST225/75R15 Westlake trailer tires, part # LHWL304, have a maximum psi of 80 but they don't have a range. They should always be inflated to the maximum psi when cold to perform properly and to handle their 2,830 pound weight capacity. A lot of trailer tires are supposed to be inflated to their maximum psi at all times. If your current wheels have a maximum psi of 65 there' s a good chance you can increase that by upgrading the valve stems. The psi of trailer wheels is often determined...
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• Budget-Friendly 14 Inch Wheel For 205/75-14 Trailer Tire
  We have wheels for your 205/75-14 trailer tire, and that size tire fits 14" x 5" or 14" x 5-1/2" wheels, which is great because it will save you some money. There are a couple options for the most budget-friendly 14" diameter wheels: - Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Trailer Wheel # AM20365 - Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel # AM20352 Both will also need Valve Stem # AM20904.
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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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• Can 65 psi Tires be Used on 50 psi Wheels?
  You will be able to use a ST205/75r14 tire with a rating of 65 psi such as # AM10235 with a wheel that is stamped 50 psi as long as the valve stem you use is rated for at least 65 psi. The Americana High Pressure Rubber Snap-In Valve Stem, # AM20904, is rated up to 80 psi and will fit trailer wheels with a valve stem hole diameter of 0.453".
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