How Often Should Trailer Wheel Torque Be Checked

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I noticed on some of your wheels they have a claim to not need retorquing after initial torque was properly administered. This wheel does not have that claim. Explain the proper safe torque procedure for this wheel

asked by: Kenn

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It is important to re-torque the lug nuts after 10 miles, 25 miles, 50 miles and then monthly after that for a trailer wheel like the part # AM32424. Even if the product description does not mention this you should always use this as a guide.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

We offer 15" diameter wheels in five different bolt patterns; 4 on 9.44" (uncommon), 5 on 4-1/2" (common), 5 on 4-3/4" (uncommon), 5 on 5" (semi-common), and 6 on 5-1/2" (common). In order to determine which bolt pattern…

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Answer 2

The Kenda Karrier ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire with 15" Black Mod Wheel item #AM32424 uses 1/2" lug nuts with 20 threads per inch. I recommend the Chrome Trailer Wheel Lug Nut - 1/2" item #12CLN. These are sold individually.

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Answer 3

The reason the weight capacity of all the 15" rims you were looking at stops at 2150lbs has to do with the bolt pattern. If you take a look at a higher bolt pattern like 6 on 5-1/2 you'll see the capacity increases because the weight can be…

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Answer 4

The 205/75-15 Kenda Karrier, part #AM32424, has a speed rating of M which is up to 81 mph. This is higher than a lot of trailer tires. Many are only rated up to 65 mph.

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Answer 5

There is a great option for a hub cover that will work with the Kenda Karrier ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire with 15" Black Mod Wheel #AM32424 but one does not come included with this combo. I recommend using the Phoenix USA QuickTrim Hub Cover…

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Answer 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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