Can the Tires on the Castle Rock Tire W/ Lynx Aluminum Wheel Be Upgraded to a D Load Range Tire

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Hi, Im interested in the Castle Rock alloy wheel / tires. For my Featherlite aluminum open car trailer. Can the tires be upgraded to a D rating rather than C rating as advertized? Thanks, Ron

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Hey Ron, yes you can upgrade the tires on the Castle Rock ST205/75R15 Radial Tire w/ 15" Lynx Aluminum Wheel # LHACKSL301 to a different tire with a D rating like the Westlake ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire # LHWL300.

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Kate F.

1/27/2026

Hey Ron, how did the upgrade to the D-rated Westlake tires work out on your Featherlite trailer? Your update could make it easier for the next person looking to boost their load capacity.

Answer 1

It sounds like you are looking at a tire similar to the Westlake ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire # 274-000012. The speed rating you mention of "L" is a max of 75 mph. If tires have this higher speed rating, they are labeled L or M (81 mph).…

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Answer 2

Yes, we sell quite a few trailer tires so we never have any that sit around for an extended period of time. The Westlake ST205/75R14 #274-000012 is the right size and load range you are mentioning and would be a newer stock like you are wanting as…

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Answer 3

Hi Cornelius; your picture didn't come through but I do know what wheel you are talking about. Unfortunately, Lionshead likes to discontinue wheels pretty frequently and the Lynx falls into that category. The only version of the 15" we have…

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Answer 4

The Aluma 8214 HS uses ST225/75R15 LRD Radial tires and the 6 spoke 6 bolt wheel. The Aluminum Lynx Trailer Wheel - 15" x 6" Rim - 6 on 5-1/2 - Silver #LHSL311 is the replacement for that wheel. I was able to determine that Aluma uses…

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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 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 7

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 8

Hey Bryan, that's a good question. The pricing can definitely be misleading, but I wouldn't use it to judge the quality of the tire. A lot of that comes down to promotions, inventory, and whether you're looking at a tire by itself or…

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Answer 9

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 10

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 11

Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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Answer 12

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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Can the Tires on the Castle Rock Tire W/ Lynx Aluminum Wheel Be Upgraded to a D Load Range Tire

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