Lug Nut Torque Spec for Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Tire w/ 12" Galvanized Spoke Wheel

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What is the recommended torque of the lug nuts of this rim/tire?

asked by: Scott J

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The torque spec depends on the lug nut type, wheel size, and material. For the Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Tire w/ 12" Galvanized Spoke Wheel # AM31202 the torque spec would be 75-85 ft-lbs. I have attached a chart below for your reference.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

Unlike passenger car tires that have a certain range the tire needs to be inflated to, trailer tires should always be kept inflated to the maximum air pressure listed on the sidewall of the tire. We offer the Kenda Karrier 145/80-12 (aka 145/R12) in…

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Answer 2

A radial tire flexes more than a bias tire, giving it better ground contact, traction, stability, and tread wear. Radial tires generally run cooler than bias tires, which usually leads to a longer life for radials. I would recommend going with a…

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Answer 3

The 145/80-12 tires would be about an inch wider and an inch taller than your current 4.80-12 tires. The 1 inch height difference would raise your ride height by a half inch, and the wider tread would provide more pavement contact for greater…

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Answer 4

Hey Neil, thanks for reaching out. The tire and rim combo #AM35354 is a steel powder coated wheel. It can be used on a boat trailer, but generally we recommend going with either a galvanized or aluminum wheel for boat trailers. The powder coating is…

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Answer 5

The tire and wheel combinations that we have available, such as the Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Tire w/ 12 Inch Wheel #AM31202, are mounted so that the high heavy spot on the tire is aligned with the low light spot on the wheel. While this…

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Answer 6

It is always recommended to inflate the tires on a trailer to the maximum pressure. If you do not inflate the tire to its maximum, it reduces the amount of weight a tire can carry and if overloaded can cause the sidewalls of the tire to overheat and…

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Answer 7

I can help you determine if the Kenda S-Trail ST145R12 Radial Trailer Tire with 12" Galvanized Spoke Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range D #AM31202 will fit, though we would not have any way of knowing that off hand. Determining this is pretty easy…

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Answer 8

To answer your first question, radial tires are superior to bias tires because they run cooler and are less prone to blowouts. The only reason to run a bias tire is if you do a lot of agricultural or off-road work. In regard to fit, the Kenda S-Trail…

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Answer 9

Trailer tires are only rated to go 65 miles per hour unless indicated. Trailer tires are built with a thicker sidewall, to handle vertical loads, that get hot enough to fail when you exceed 65 miles per hour.

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Answer 10

Hello Mr P, I reached out to my contact at Malone, he informed me that on the EcoLight Trailers you cannot go larger than a 8" wheel. With that being said, you cannot put the #AM35354 on your EcoLight. For your Malone EcoLight I recommend the…

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Answer 11

Hey Eric, yes you can replace the wheel/tires of your Malone Microsport part #MPG461GU with the ST145R12 part #AM35354 that you referenced. The sizes are very similar so there would be no clearance issues. Were you wanting to increase speed rating?

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Answer 12

Yes, a 5.30 x 12 tire will fit the same rim as a 4.80 x 12 tire. Both tire sizes fit on a 4 inch wide rim. There are a couple of things to consider when changing tire sizes. First, the larger 5.30 will be approximately 1.4 inches taller than the 4.80…

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Lug Nut Torque Spec for Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Tire w/ 12" Galvanized Spoke Wheel

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