Replacement Wheel For 1988 Komfort E18 Travel Trailer With Vintage Wheel

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yes, i have an 1988 E18 Komfort trailer with Dexstar 13in wheel 4 lug is there a conversion for a newer style wheel?

asked by: Richard

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Thanks for the photo of the wheel you want to replace. We do not have a different style wheel with the dimensions you have on your wheel, but we do have replacements if that is what you are looking for. The bolt pattern will certainly be the main concern when looking for a replacement

I recommend the Dexstar Vintage Steel Wheel, part # AM20208. This is a 13 inch wheel with a 4-1/2 inch wide rim. The bolt pattern on this wheel is 4 on 9.44. I have attached a helpful article that explains how to measure the bolt pattern on your wheel you want to replace.

If you are looking for tires to put on the new wheels I recommend part # AM10210. This is an ST175/80R13 radial load range D tire. This tire has a maximum load of 1,610 lbs at 65 psi.

I have attached a couple of helpful articles and a product review video you can take a look at.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Answer 1

The Dexstar wheels are still in use by a lot of folks and as you already identified, available for purchase here at etrailer.com too under #AM20208. As for advantage or disadvantage to swapping out the hub it is in large part a matter of aesthetics.…

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Answer 2

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 3

Hey Bryan, that's a good question. The pricing can definitely be misleading, but I wouldn't use it to judge the quality of the tire. A lot of that comes down to promotions, inventory, and whether you're looking at a tire by itself or…

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Answer 4

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 5

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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Answer 6

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 7

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 8

The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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Answer 9

The #84 spindle is just a common way to identify the spindle dimensions typically used for 3,500 lb axles. So instead of listing out the parts, people can just say they have #84 spindles and it's easier to know what fits it. The CE Smith Trailer…

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Answer 10

I apologize for any confusion on what the proper torque specs are for 1/2 inch lug nuts on trailer wheels. I attached a picture of a chart to the right that details what the proper torque specs are for a trailer wheels lugs based on lug size, wheel…

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Answer 11

Hello Bruce, Thanks for writing in! Using butyl tape between the trailer body and the Single Axle Jeep Style Trailer Fender - Diamond Plate Aluminum - 13" to 15" #HP96VR is exactly the route I would go. It stays flexible, creates an…

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