Can Standard Lug Nuts be Used With the Taskmaster TA69VR?
Question:
I have 8k axles that have 1/2-20 studs with this 8 on 6.5 bolt pattern. The existing wheels take conical nuts. With this wheel being flat will it require any special lug nuts?
asked by: Tony
Expert Reply:
The Taskmaster Provider 215/75R17.5 Radial Tire w/ 17-1/2" Solid Center Wheel - Offset - 8 on 6-1/2 - LR H # TA69VR is designed to be used with and requires the use of flange nuts instead of the standard conical style lug nuts. Typically an 8,000 pound axle will use 5/8"-18 studs as the 1/2"-20 stud will usually denote a hub/drum that will be used on up to a 7,000 pound axle. With that being said, I recommend upgrading your hub/drum to go with this tire and wheel set-up.
If you have brakes on the axle, you will need the Redline Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 8 on 6-1/2 - Oil Bath # 8-285-10UC3-A. To do this though, you will need to upgrade your brakes as well as this is a larger drum. The etrailer.com Electric Trailer Brake Kit w/ Dust Shields - Self-Adjusting - 12-1/4" # AKEBRK-8 will replace the left and right sides and will also fit the drum, but does have a different bolt pattern than your current brakes. These will use a 4 bolt pattern flange like the # 4-50, pictured below.
If you have idler hubs, the Dexter Trailer Hub - Oil - 8 on 6-1/2 - E-Coat - 5/8" Bolts # 008-399-93 will be a direct replacement as well. However, this does not come with flange nuts so you will also need the # 95188 to complete this set-up.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Dexter Trailer Hub - Oil - 8 on 6-1/2 - E-Coat - 5/8" Bolts - 8,000 lbs
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub
- Oil Bath
- 25580
- 02475
- For 8000 lbs Axles
- 5/8 Inch Stud
- 8 on 6-1/2 Inch
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 17 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Trailer Brake Mounting Flange for 3-1/2" Axles, 12-1/4" Brake Assemblies
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Disc Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Brake Mounting Flange
- 12-1/4 Inch
- 3-1/2 Inch Diameter Axle
- Dexter
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Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 8,000-lb Axles - 8 on 6-1/2 - Oil Bath
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Oil Bath
- 25580
- 02475
- For 8000 lbs Axles
- 5/8 Inch Stud
- 8 on 6-1/2 Inch
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 17 Inch Wheel
- 17-1/2 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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- Accessories and Parts
- Boat Trailer Wheels
- Golf Cart Tires and Wheels
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Wheel Lug Nut
- 5/8 Inch Wheel Bolt
- Flange Nut
- 1-9/16 Inch Outer Diameter
- Zinc-Plated Steel
- Dexter
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etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes w/ Dust Shields - Self-Adjusting - 12-1/4" - Left/Right - 8K
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Self Adjust
- 12-1/4 x 3-3/8 Inch Drum
- 8000 lbs Axle
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 17 Inch Wheel
- 17-1/2 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Provider 215/75R17.5 Radial Tire w/ 17-1/2" Solid Center Wheel - Offset - 8 on 6-1/2 - LR H
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Radial Tire
- Load Range H
- 215/75-17.5
- 17-1/2 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- 8 on 6-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Taskmaster
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