Are The Maxxis 15" Wheel And Tire Combos Pre-Balanced At The Factory?

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Are these pre-balanced or will I need to take them in?

asked by: Scott

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Hey Scott, they come bead-balanced from the factory, so you can bolt them on and go. Some trailer wheels and tires don't get balanced at all, which is usually fine, but some people complain about vibrations, so this is one way to combat that right out the factory.

What trailer do you have? We have several options depending on what your setup is like:

-Maxxis ST225/75R15 Radial Tire w/ 15" Eagle Aluminum Wheel - 6 on 5-1/2 # MXS77FR

-Maxxis ST225/75R15 Radial Tire w/ 15" Black Modular Wheel - 6 on 5-1/2 # MXS99FR

-Maxxis ST205/75R15 Radial Tire w/ 15" Black Modular Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 # MXS39FR

expert reply by: Andrew N

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Answer 1

Hello Rodney, We had quite the spike in questions, so my apologies for the delay. Looks like you already got it figured out though, the Taskmaster Trailer Wheel Center Cap w/Center Plug - 4.25" to 4.27" Pilot - Stainless Steel #TA46QR are…

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Answer 2

Yes, Mark, your Cougar runs 6 on 5-1/2" lug pattern on the hubs, so the #MXS77FR is a direct fit. Each tire is rated 2,830 lbs at 80 psi, giving you plenty of load capacity and a great-looking aluminum upgrade. Just make sure your tire size is…

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Answer 3

The #MXS77FR would indeed be perfect for highway use, Rachel. The ST225/75R15 radial Maxxis tire carries an N-speed rating 87 mph and runs cooler than most OEM tires. The aluminum wheel and pre-mounted tire come bead-balanced to keep vibration…

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Answer 4

Hey Stefan, it's good to hear from you again! The Eagle wheel that came with your Westlake ST235/75R15 Radial Tire #WST67FR has a 4.25" pilot hole so any of the options in our linked selection will fit. I really like the Replacement Center…

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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

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 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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