Replacement 5.30-12 Trailer Tire for a 2004 Jayco Qwest

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I am looking for a GOOD tire replacement for our 2004 Jayco Qwest. I have read that tires made in China are bad. Any good American made tires? The gross weight is 1548. We currently have a Towmaster E2, 5.30-12, DOT 9 DCB, 82M Load Range C. This tire didnt even make it one year!

asked by: Cheryl G

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Nearly all tires, whether they are vehicle tires or trailer tires, are made in China. Very few are made domestically. Regardless of where the tires are made they still have to meet DOT specifications. I recommend Taskmaster tire # TTWSF53012C. It meets DOT specifications and exceeds FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards).

This is a 5.30-12 tire, load range C, rated for 1,045 pounds at 80 psi. For trailer tires you should keep them inflated to the max psi. The reason is that trailer tires are built with a thicker sidewall than vehicle tires. That thicker sidewall can generate excessive heat when under inflated and lead to tire failure. I have linked a video review of this tire for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

The Stromberg Carlson #LG-1 is an industry-standard landing gear that should fit on your fifth wheel with no problems. The mounting brackets weld directly to the frame of your fifth wheel, and the jacks would then mount into the brackets. As long as…

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The 2-1/4" opening is the standard for the A-Frame jacks. Your particular opening may appear different due to rust buildup over the years. I see a lot of these trailers switch over to a bolt on side mount jack due to being easier to access and…

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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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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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Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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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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Good morning, Cliff. As of today (3/27/24) we are expecting the #KE33JR tire/wheel combo to be in stock in about 2 weeks. Hopefully this means we can take our own pictures and put them on the site within maybe about 3-4 weeks from now. What I can…

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The three most common lug stud sizes for a trailer are 1/2"-20, 9/16"-18, and 5/8"-18. In order to make sure you get the correct lug nuts you need to measure the lug studs on the trailer now as we have no way to look this up for…

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Answer 9

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 6-1/2 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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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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Answer 11

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 12

Your math is correct in your trailer weight load example. If a fully-loaded tandem axle trailer weighs 4000-lbs then each of the 4 tires will bear 1/4th of that load, or 1000-lbs. In this case a tire rated for 1300-lbs would provide a good safety…

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