Can A U-Bolt Spare Tire Carrier Be Used on a Trailer with Angle Iron Frame Rails

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I have a utility trailer which the tongue, frame, and rails are made of angle iron. Will this product work in this application?

asked by: Michael

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Yes, you can use a u-bolt spare tire carrier like the CE Smith Spare Tire Carrier for Trailers part # CE22011Z-11050-2 on a trailer that has an angle iron frame. I have attached a photo of a similar u-bolt spare tire carrier used on an angle iron frame for reference.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

Hi Alex, great question and I’m glad you dug into that because the material really does matter for long term durability. I reached out to DeeMaxx to confirm, and these lug nuts part #DE55KR are made from 304 stainless steel. That’s a very common and…

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Answer 2

Hello Humberto, thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately, we do not. The 5 on 5.5" wheels are pretty uncommon these days. At this time we only carry one 5 on 5.5" wheel and it is a 10" diameter part #AM20053. Almost all of our 5 lug…

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Answer 3

I have another option for you, but unfortunately we do not have any locking lug nuts that fit the Demco Spare Tire Carrier #DM15853-52 you were looking at. This carrier has threaded studs that are 1/2" in diameter with fine threads which are…

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Answer 4

I do have options for you but most of our frame mounted spare tire carriers are not designed to work with angle iron. That said, the CE Smith Spare Tire Carrier for Trailers part #CE22007Z-11050-2 we have found to work the best so that's what I…

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Answer 5

The only spare tire carrier I can recommend for your trailer frame would be a U-bolt carrier like the part #CE22011Z-11050-2. This is compatible with rims up to 15 inches in diameter and can be used with 4 and 5 bolt patterns. The rim will have to be…

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Answer 6

The Fulton Economy Spare Tire Carrier with Wheel Nut Lock #FETCSTL0701 would work just fine on a section of angle iron that is 2 inches by 2 inches. The frame does not have to completely fill out the U-bolt to allow the carrier to install. I…

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Answer 7

That's interesting Tom, I can't even find that other picture you sent. The etrailer Spare Tire Mount item #e99045 comes with the bracket that has the welded tabs to connect to an angle-iron railing like you see in the pictures below. It was…

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Answer 8

We actually have a spare wheel carrier for trailers with angle-iron rails with the etrailer Spare Tire Carrier for Trailer with Angle-Iron Railing #e99045.

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Answer 9

Without knowing the size of your trailer I cannot adequately answer whether or not it will work for your situation. Securing the kayaks, safely, in the trailer would be your greatest challenge. It is safer to attach and secure the kayaks to a…

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Answer 10

Since both a ST145/R12 size tire, like the Kenda Karrier S-Trail #AM10130, and a 5.30-12 size tire, like the Kenda K353 #AM10068, fit a 12 inch wheel, a ST145/R12 size tire can replace a 5.30-12 size tire. Keep in mind that these tires do have…

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Answer 11

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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Answer 12

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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