Is CE Smith Boat Trailer Rated for Highway Speeds?

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What is speed rating of the CE48810 trailer? I saw that the one with 12foot wheels is 65mph but couldnt find info on this one which only has 8foot tires.

asked by: Bill V

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The CE Smith Boat Trailer item # CE48810 is rated for a maximum speed of 65 mph. It is equipped with 4.80/4.00-8 bias ply tires that feature a speed rating of 65 mph. This is standard for most trailer tires. You won't have any problems at all with taking this trailer on the highway.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Hi Joseph! The Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range B #AM30100 is actually rated up to 62 mph (which is standard for basically all 5.70-8 trailer tires), not 81 mph. To get to the M speed rating (81 mph),…

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Answer 2

The tire size you referenced, 4.80-8, and 4.80/4-8 tire are interchangeable. The width is just slightly different, but will fit the same size wheels. The older tire size use to be a 4.00-8, so the 4-8 is added to the tire description so that those…

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For smaller tire sizes like the 4.80-8 that you mentioned the highest speed rating we have is 65 mph like the part #AM10002. This is in part due to the smaller diameter of the tire which means it will be spinning more revolutions at the same speed as…

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Answer 4

I pulled up pictures of the bottom of your Bass Pro Pond Prowler II and found that it basically has a flat hull with three ribs on the bottom. So what you want to do with the CE Smith Multi Sport Boat and Kayak Trailer #CE48810 is to lay the bunk…

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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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Answer 9

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 10

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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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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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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