Tire Balancing Beads For the Westlake 215/75R17.5 Radial Tire w/ 17-1/2 Wheel

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hi does this wheel and tire combo use balance beads or are they available with them? i know most hd trailer tires do not use any balancing. thanks!

asked by: Russ

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Expert Reply:

The Westlake 215/75R17.5 Radial Tire w/ 17-1/2" Wheel # LHAS701 does not include the balance beads, or any balancing done when the manufacturer mounts the tire and wheel combination.

We do offer the balance beads if you would like to have them added to these wheels and tires.

Counteract Tire Balancing Beads Single Pack # CA64FR
Counteract Tire Balancing Beads Four Pack # CA35FR
Counteract Tire Balancing Beads Six Pack # CA75FR

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

To use the Westlake 215/75R17.5 radial tire and wheel, #LHAS701 is an 8 on 6-1/2 it may be possible to change your studs from 1/2" to 9/16" so long as the studs are drive-in (as opposed to threaded); also, the length and knurl diameter…

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Answer 2

The Westlake 215/75R17.5 Radial Tire w 17-1/2" Lynx Aluminum Wheel - 8 on 6-1/2 - LR J - Black #LHAS701 is lug piloted/lug-centric. This is fairly standard and most of the wheels we carry rely on the lugs and not the hub. Typically, if they are…

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Answer 3

Yes, that is correct. 90°F to 96°F is completely normal for your Cooper tires to be at. As far as tire pressure goes, as long as your tires are at 20%-25% of what the max tire pressure is supposed to be, you're good to go. If you're…

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Answer 4

When it comes to proper tire pressure for the Westlake 215/75R17.5 Radial Tire w/ 17-1/2" Wheel #LHAS701, you're going to want to always follow what's on the sidewall of the trailer for the maximum tire pressure when it's cold.…

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Answer 5

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 6

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 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

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 9

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…

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Answer 10

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…

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Answer 11

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…

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Answer 12

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 6-1/2 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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Tire Balancing Beads For the Westlake 215/75R17.5 Radial Tire w/ 17-1/2 Wheel

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