Is Kodiak Trailer Wheel Lug Nut # KALN1375S Solid or Jacketed  

The 75 and 65 you asked about for the tire are the tire sidewall aspect ratio. When calculated, the tire that is 205/75-14 will be 1.614 inches taller than the 205/65-14 tire. I do not recommend using these tires at the same time on your trailer. It…

You can certainly use stainless steel lug nuts like the Kodiak #KALN1375S that you referenced on aluminum trailer wheels. Typically the only precaution you would need to take with aluminum wheels is making sure you get lug nuts that are bit longer…

The Kodiak lug nuts part #KALN1375S are your best option as they are one piece stainless steel so they won't corrode or swell up and be difficult to install/remove.

The torque setting for the Kodiak Trailer Wheel Lug Nut, Item #KALN1375S, ranges from 90- to 100-ft-lbs. You will want to avoid using an impact wrench or similar tool because you can not measure the force being applied. For best results, use a torque…

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.

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…

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…

The difference between load ranges varies based on the tire size and brand. When comparing two tires of the same size and brand, a load range D tire will always have a greater weight capacity and psi rating than a load range C. However, when…

Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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…

Trailer wheel bearings are specific to the spindle that is installed on the axle that is on your trailer. You will need to safely support the trailer, remove the wheel and tire, remove the grease cap, remove the cotter pin and washer that secures the…

The three most common lug stud sizes for a trailer are 1/2"-20, 9/16"-18, and 5/8"-18. In order to make sure you get the correct lug nuts you need to measure the lug studs on the trailer now as we have no way to look this up for…