Do Trailer Wheel and Tires Require Balancing

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Are the trailer tires and wheels balanced. Aluminum wheels and westlake tires load range

asked by: Steve C

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Trailer wheel and tires like the Westlake ST225/75R15 Radial Tire w 15" Liger Aluminum Wheel # LH36FR that you referenced are not balanced. In general balancing trailer tires/wheels doesn't make a difference to make it worth doing. When people do try it though it's pretty common for the weights to fall off anyway.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

It sounds like you need to replace the tab on your Blue Ox SwayPro where the spring bar inserts into the head. For this you will want the Replacement Locking Pin Kit for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System w/ Pre-Adjusted Head #BX84-0176.

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Answer 2

The trailer tire and wheel combination is received from the supplier already with the tire mounted on the wheel. The supplier does not balance the combination, but when the tire is installed to the wheel they will line the high (heavy) spot on the…

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I can see from your image you do have a 205/75R15 tire but I am unable to make out the exact load range for the tire. We have the Karrier ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire in a Load Range C #AM10244(1,820lbs) or Load Range D #AM10245(2,150lbs). Be sure…

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Nicki, that is an excellent question that we've gotten before. The Andersen weight distribution hitches work in a totally different way from competitors which allows it to remain lightweight, not bulky, and easy to install or remove. The chains…

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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 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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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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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 10

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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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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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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