Trailer Jack Ramp Recommendation for Tandem Axle Trailer to Change Spare

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I have been told that you stock an item for changing flat trailer tires kind of like the TrailerAid ramp but its called a Half moon? I have looked on your website but find nothing named like this for changing a trailer tire while traveling.

asked by: David M

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I believe you are looking for the Blaylock EZ Jack part # EZ-JACK. This is a ramp that you can roll up on that will allow you to change a tandem axle trailer spare.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Blaylock EZ Jack and Wheel Chock #EZ-JACK has a lift height of 6 inches. The other axle's wheel is designed to come off the ground, but since it is hanging from the suspension, it will not come off the ground a full 6 inches. I have attached…

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Answer 2

The best tire we have in the size ST235/80R16 that you referenced would be the #TTWTRTM2358016E. This radial tire is a Load Range E with a 3,520 lbs at 80 psi capacity and a speed rating of 81 miles per hour. Normally trailer tires are only rated for…

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Answer 3

Since you have a tandem axle trailer the easiest solution for jacking up the trailer to allow the flat to be changed is the Blaylock EZ Jack part #EZ-Jack. You would just need to roll the good tire on the side of the trailer up on this wedge and the…

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Answer 4

I have a solution for you, but the #EZ-JACK won't work well on a triple axle trailer. It would be too difficult to get the jack between the tires of a triple axle trailer and the height wouldn't be enough. Take a look at the Ultra-Fab…

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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 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 7

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 8

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 9

The difference between load ranges varies based on the tire size and brand. When comparing two tires of the same size and brand, a load range D tire will always have a greater weight capacity and psi rating than a load range C. However, when…

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Answer 10

Since both a ST145/R12 size tire, like the Kenda Karrier S-Trail #AM10130, and a 5.30-12 size tire, like the Kenda K353 #AM10068, fit a 12 inch wheel, a ST145/R12 size tire can replace a 5.30-12 size tire. Keep in mind that these tires do have…

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Answer 11

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 12

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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