Spare Tire Carrier Recommendation for a 1972 Scotty Trailer with a 15 in Spare

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I have a spare tire for a 1972 Scotty trailer that is a 15 inch rim, 5 hole pattern with 4-1/2 inches on center. Will this work for that tire? Thanks very much. John

asked by: John M

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There are spare tire carrier options for your trailer that can accommodate your wheel and tire size, but the RoadMaster Spare Tire Carrier # RM-2000-7 that you referenced is designed to be used on Roadmaster Tow Bars and can only accommodate wheel sizes up to 14 inches.

I attached a link to a page that has all of them listed, but the Fulton Hi-Mount Spare Tire Carrier # FHDSTC0101 that you referenced would be a good choice. It can fit wheels up to 16-1/2 inches in diameter and will fit your bolt pattern so it should work well. This carrier can install on trailer tongues up to 3 inches wide and 5 inches tall. I attached a review video for this product for you to check out also.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I do have an option for you but The Spare Tire Carrier for Roadmaster Tow Dollies part #RM-2000-7 is designed to mount the spare tire for a Roadmaster Tow Dolly part #RM-2050-1 or RM-2050-1, Discontinued. Instead, I recommend Fulton Hi-Mount Spare…

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Answer 2

The Spare Tire Carrier for Roadmaster Tow Dollies #RM-2000-7 has a maximum wheel diameter of 14 inches max. For a 16 inch wheel the bolt pattern is different so it is a little more difficult to find the correct carrier. We do have the Fulton Hi-Mount…

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Answer 3

I reached out to my contact at Roadmaster and he wasn't able to give me that exact measurement, but he was able to tell me that the total height of the Spare Tire Carrier #RM-2000-7 is 17-9/16" so since that top bolt is right at the top you…

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Answer 4

I went out to our warehouse and measured an overall stud length of 9-1/2" on the Buyers Products Spare Tire Carrier #3375201010. Just the threaded portion of the stud measures 5-1/8". I have attached an image to assist. This carrier is…

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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

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

Hey Joe. To connect the Parkit360 Force Electric Trailer Dolly item #PA46VR to your trailer's battery, you'll need the Bulldog Winch Front Wiring Kit item #BDW20025. The Bulldog Winch Front Wiring Kit item #BDW20025 has the same style…

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Answer 10

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 11

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 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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