Who Can Install Fifth Wheel Tires On a Trailer?

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Who can install the tires on my Fifth Wheel??

asked by: John V

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Anyone with a jack that can get the wheels off the ground can install tires/wheels on your 5th wheel. If you are looking for a company that can install the tires on your wheels, you can use any tire store that does automotive tires. The way the special trailer tires are installed on a wheel is not any different other than the balancing. They will need to line up the high spot of the tire with the low spot of the wheel. There is no balancing required if you do this, however you can have balancing done if you like using a pin plate attachment on the balancing machine. Not all shops that this adapter, but it is required for trailer tire balancing if you choose to do this. I've attached an article to assist.

If you purchase tire/wheel combinations from us, they are ready to simply be installed and inflated to their max psi. I've attached a link to all of our combination options for you.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

Trailer tires have a lifespan of 5-6 years or 10,000-12,000 miles - whichever comes first. If you were going on a shorter trip I would say you can stretch them out a little more, but since you're almost doubling up their mileage and they are that…

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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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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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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 5

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 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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Kevin, I think you are absolutely making the right call replacing those tires. Even though they still look great on the outside, eight year old trailer tires are getting into the age range where internal deterioration becomes a bigger concern than…

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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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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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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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Hi Charles! I am also having trouble finding the Rainier Apex ST235/75R15 tire in a Load Range D. I found the Load Range C, but the higher rated D is proving to be quite elusive. That said, I can't honestly say I have any personal experience with…

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Answer 12

Hey TJ, thanks for reaching out. Those Goodyear Duratrac LT225/75R16 Trailer Tire with Eagle Aluminum Wheel #LH53MR are actually light truck (LT) tires, not trailer tires. The giveaway is the size designation: LT225/75R16. If they were trailer tires,…

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