Replacement Wheel and Tires for EZ Loader Trailer with Number 78-14

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Boat Trailer tire on an ezloader the tire says 78-14 5 lugs what is the newer tire number I need

asked by: Jason B

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The 78-14 tire size is the same as the modern tire size of 205/75-14 which we offer on a similar white wheel as yours with # AM32161.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I don't have any way to look up the exact replacement axle for a trailer but you can find this yourself but simply locating the axle tag which has the capacity and length or you can physically measure. The most important measurements are the axle…

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Answer 2

Hello Christopher. If you are looking to upgrade your tires I would go with the Karrier ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D #KE28KV, these are going to be 5mm wider than the 201/75-14, they are a load range D so they can handle 2,200 lbs…

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Answer 3

I can see in your attached picture that your tire size is ST205/75-14 which is a very common size and would mean that you would need a 14 inch trailer wheel with a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern like the Aluminum Liger Wheel part #LH84FR or any of the…

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Answer 4

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

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 6

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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Answer 7

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

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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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 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

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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Answer 12

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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