Do Aluminum Trailer Wheels Require Special Lug Nuts

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I have a boat trailer with 1/2-20 lug bolts for steel wheels. I want put set aluminum wheels on what do I need to convert these lug bolts to so they will accept these wheels. Thanks

asked by: Scott B

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Aluminum wheels actually have steel inserts where the lug nuts touch them so there is no need for an adapter and you can just bolt the wheel right up. I don't know what size wheel you are looking for but I attached a link to all the aluminum wheels we carry.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Hey Sam, thanks for reaching out. Yes the 4 on 4 bolt pattern is standard for 4-lug wheels. Unless you have some kind of weird agricultural wheel or really old vintage wheel, if it has 4 lugs, they will be 4" apart across. As far as the 12"…

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Answer 2

While we don't currently offer a more narrow propane tank mount to fit between your 8-1/8" crossmembers I do have a a possible solution for you. The first being that you mount a board with the same or greater thickness as the vertical…

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Answer 3

To add a third brake light to a trailer is pretty simple, but does require an adapter to convert the signal. Because trailer tail light systems combine the stop lamp and turn signals for each side onto a single circuit, you will need to use a…

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For a high-quality trailer tire that is size 4.80-12 and wheel with a 4 on 4" bolt pattern I strongly recommend the Kenda KR25 ST145R12 Radial Trailer Tire with 12" Aluminum Wheel #AM31208HWT. This wheel and tire combo is load range D with…

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The recommended lug nuts to use with the Aluminum HWT Series Wheel part #AM22318HWT is the part #12CLN which is a 60 degree coned lug nut.

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Stainless steel lug nuts will work great with the Kenda KR25 Radial Trailer Tire with 12" Aluminum HWT Wheel #AM31208HWT. There are sleeves in the wheel that are steel which prevents issues from dissimilar metals. I attached a picture where you…

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Answer 7

I looked up pictures of your 2007 Jayco Jay Series 1007 and it looks like it has the same style of taillight as the part #30-92-003. The great thing is that most trailer taillights are all basically the same designs across a few manufacturers so if…

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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 9

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 11

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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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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