Is E-Track Backing Plate Needed if Attach E-Track to 2x8 Boards on a Trailer

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I am installing E-track onto the floor of my aluminum open ATV trailer will be hauling two ATVs, approx. 700 lbs each. The floor consists of treated 2x8s. Is the backing plate necessary, or would bolt/washer/nut every 4 holes with 1inch screws in all other holes be sufficient? Thanks!

asked by: Pat

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Considering that the floor is made of wooden 2x8 boards on your trailer you would not have to use a backing plate but at the same time you can never be too safe. So it would still be a good idea to use backing plates such as # e96RR if you decided to.

expert reply by: Michael H

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The best option to get the correct exact replacement wheel/tire for a Belmont 6x14 Landscape Trailer would be to combine both the Karrier ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire part #AM10244 and the Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel part #AM20422.

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Answer 2

I spoke to Erickson and they were very informative. That being said, the Breaking Strength and Working Load Limit will be the same for every manufacturer with the basic rule to ensure safety of 3:1. So with the #EM58523-09162-4 having a breaking…

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Answer 3

I am not sure what products you are referring to but the most safe, secure, and easy tie down method we offer for your Can-Am Spyder is a combination of the Erickson Horizontal E-Track part #EM19147 (3), the Erickson E-Chock Wheel Chocks part…

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E-tracks are typically the stronger of the two, but X-track is more versatile since you can mount them horizontally or vertically. Choosing between the two really depends upon how you plan to use them. If you are installing something in a truck bed,…

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Answer 5

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 6

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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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 8

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 9

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 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

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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