Why Are New Trailer Tire/Wheel Combos Shipped Unbalanced?

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Trailer tire/wheel combo. Always wondered why new trailer tire/wheel combos come unbalanced? My servicing dealer always balances new tires. Was considering one of your taskmaster tire/wheel offerings but see that they are unbalanced. Thanks for your info and consideration.

asked by: Craig

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Expert Reply:

Our Tire and Wheel combinations come ready to set at max psi, install on your hubs, and hit the road. They are not, however balanced in the way you may think of a car or truck tire. The way ST trailer tires are designed is different and their use is different from vehicle tires. You don't need to add weights to the rim or spin the ST tires for balance. There is a "light" point to each tire and a "heavy" point to each wheel. The manufacturer matches those points to give the ST tires "balance". This makes the tires absolutely road ready for you to install and use immediately.

Although it isn't necessary, you may choose to have a shop balance your tires if they have the pin plate adapter necessary for Lug-centric wheel balancing.

I've attached an article to help.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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 3

From what I can find on the 2022 Nissan Frontier, the plug for the brake controller that will let you use a harness like the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers #3050-P is located just above the OBD connector, taped tight…

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Answer 4

From what I could find, it looks like the plug for a trailer brake controller on your 2023 Nissan Frontier is located in the same location as the 2022 model year. That is behind the side panel by the OBD connector and is likely pushed back into the…

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Answer 5

For your 2024 Nissan Frontier I recommend the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller #RED24FR. I like the Liberty because it is simple, reliable, and looks great in any vehicle. The main unit installs behind the dash, so only the control knob will…

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Answer 6

We have not had the opportunity to do a brake controller installation on a 2023 Nissan Frontier yet. But if the plug is located in the same place as the 2022 model year, then the plug will be tucked behind the kick plate located to the left of the…

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Answer 7

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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Answer 8

So you will need to access the 12 pin jumper plug in your Frontier's cab, which as you said is on the passenger’s side behind the kick panel. This is where you will install the harness and relays that activate the trailer tow package, and the…

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Answer 9

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 10

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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Answer 11

The relay location on Nissan vehicles can be interesting. A lot of times on the Frontier it's behind the kick panel on the passenger side like where you checked but the other common location is under the dash to the left of the steering wheel…

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Answer 12

I checked with our vendors and the only option to purchase the relay you need for your 2022 Nissan Frontier is to get the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness item #C56225. This includes the necessary relays that Nissan leaves out when building…

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