Recommended Wheel and Tire Combination Compatible with Triple Axle Trailer That Has 5,200 lb Axles

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I am interested in upgrading the wheels on our 40 foot long Vintage Enclosed gooseneck racing trailer. The trailer has three 5200 lbs axles. Will the AM22654 aluminum wheels hold up in this application?

asked by: Kyle H

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The Aluminum Sendel Series T02 Machined Trailer Wheel - 15" x 6" Rim - 6 on 5-1/2 # AM22654 have a load rating of 2,830 lbs, so they will work on axles up to 5,660 lbs each. These are really nice aluminum wheels with a clear coating on the front and back.

For a finished look, you may be interested in the Lionshead Trailer Wheel Center Cap w/ Snap-In Plug - 4.25" Pilot - Stainless Steel # LHCS108-SI60C and Lionshead Trailer Wheel Lug Nut - 1/2"-20 - Stainless Steel - Qty 1 # LHLR103.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

Thanks so much for the photos! According to the pictures, you have ST225/75-R15 tires on a 6 on 5-1/2 lug pattern wheel on your 1978 Avion. With these specs and the style you have, I recommend the Karrier ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire with…

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Answer 2

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 3

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…

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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 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…

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Answer 6

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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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 8

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…

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Answer 9

To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are…

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Answer 10

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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To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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Answer 12

You can add larger wheels and tires to a trailer as long as you have enough room for the larger size. The main clearance issues we find when putting larger tires and wheels on a trailer is from the top of the tire to the fender and from the inside…

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