At What Age Should Trailer Tires get Replaced

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Regarding date code. How oldinch is too old. It is now June 15th or week 24 or 2018, can I expect to receive tires manufactured at the end of 2017... the 1st week of 2018... 5th week? 6th week? 12th week? Is it common to received tires that have been lying around? Thanks,

asked by: Clinton E

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Trailer tires should be replaced about every 6 or 7 years, even if the tread is still in good shape. As tires age, they can crack and dry rot. Continuing to use the existing tires would be dangerous. We go through tires quickly enough that you wouldn't recieve any that were laying around for any length of time. Also our warehouse is really good at rotating stock so that nothing gets forgotten for extended periods of time.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Hello Justin, Yes, we do have some options with the Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E #AM10140 already mounted to a wheel. They are all a 5 on 4 1/2" bolt pattern: - Karrier S-Trail Radial Trailer Tire with…

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Answer 2

We do have a nice selection of ST145/R12 tire and wheel sets that will work great on your 2012 Triton Trailer. For a Load Range E Tire, we have the Kenda Karrier S-Trail Radial Tire w/ 12 Inch Aluminum Wheel #AM31215. This tire has a 10-ply rating…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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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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Answer 5

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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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 8

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 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 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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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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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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