Are Aluminum Wheels Compatible with RV Trailers or Just Boat Trailers?

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Good morning. I am looking at some 15x6 6 lug aluminum wheels. In the info box, it list this as a Boat trailer wheels. Are these boat trailer wheels listed this way not okay to be used as a Rv trailer wheel? Thanks

asked by: Woody

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Aluminum wheels like the HWT Hi-Spec Series 03 Mod Trailer Wheel - 15" x 6" Rim - 6 on 5-1/2 # AM22646 and the Sendel Series T02 Machined Trailer Wheel - 15" x 6" Rim - 6 on 5-1/2 # AM22654 are fit guided a couple of ways on our site. Aluminum wheels are great for boats because they resist corrosion, but they are also a great option for other trailers like your RV. If you check out the customer photos you will see them on different trailers and they are a great option for an RV.

I've linked the page to all your options with the specifications you gave. If you get a combination tire and wheel then it will come balanced and ready to use once properly inflated to the max psi listed on the sidewall of the tire.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

The Aluminum Sendel Series T02 Machined Trailer Wheel - 16" x 6" Rim item #AM22662 you are looking for is only available in a 8 on 6-1/2 lug pattern. For a Sendel Series T02 Rim with a 6 on 5-1/2 lug pattern you're going to need to go…

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Answer 2

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 3

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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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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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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 8

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Answer 9

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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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

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 12

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