Do the Trailer Tire and Wheel Combinations Come Balanced

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Are the wheel and tire assemblies balanced?

asked by: Robert H

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The wheel and tire combos that we carry, like # AM30660, do not come balanced like a passenger vehicle would be balanced at a tire shop. What manufacturers try to do is balance the heavy spot on the tire with the light spot on the wheel. Trailer tires do not have to be balanced beyond that unless you want them to be. Any local tire shop can balance them for you. I have included a link to an FAQ article on trailer tires for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

Unless otherwise noted trailer tires should never exceed 65 miles per hour. That is what is meant by highway speeds. Special trailer tires are usually rated to operate at a maximum speed of 65 mph. If you exceed 65 mph, heat could build up in the…

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We can offer you many options in a 4.80-12 trailer wheel and tire. All wheel/tire options in this size are shown on the linked page. We have galvanized wheels in two bolt patterns, 4-on-4 and 5-on-4-1/2, and all are mated to a bias ply tire in…

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Answer 3

The Kenda Loadstar 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" Galvanized Wheel #AM30670 that you referenced will work perfectly as a spare for your trailer. The important info you need when picking out a spare or replacement is the tire size, load…

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Yes, a galvanized wheel will resist rust and corrosion better than a painted/coated wheel. This will apply to both the bead seat and face. In regards to cost, if you do not have access to a tire mounting machine or the means to use one for that…

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I checked online and it does look like your Triton LTWCI X trailer uses a 5 on 4-1/2 lug pattern. You may want to measure and confirm this. Otherwise the Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range B item…

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Answer 6

90-120 ft lbs of torque is probably about right for your trailer rims. If you check out the lug nut torque chart that I attached you will see that nearly all of the torque specs are that and higher.

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Answer 7

The Taskmaster 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C #AM30660 are similar to what you describe. The psi level on trailer tires is higher than most other tires. They are made differently and that 90 lb psi is…

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For saltwater boat trailer use it is recommended to go with either a galvanized steel rim or a aluminum wheel. For a galvanized option I recommend the Americana Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel part #AM20354. Both these rims have excellent corrosion…

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Answer 9

Although the Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Trailer Wheel #AM20315 has a e-coat primer and black powder coat finish, this is option is much more prone to rust over an aluminum or galvanized rim. The powder coat finish is mainly for common trailer use so it…

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Answer 10

The correct torque for installing lug nuts on your 5 X 8 trailer's 5-lug wheels will depend on the size of the lugs. For a 1/2-inch lug the torque spec ranges from 75- to 85-ft-lbs. For a 9/16-inch lug the torque spec ranges from 135- to…

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Answer 11

The importance of matching a wheel's pilot hole diameter to the part of the hub that fits through it depends on the type of wheel. A hub-centric wheel uses the pilot hole to center the wheel on the hub and also to bear some of the total weight…

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Answer 12

I have attached a chart you can check out that describes the torque needed per wheel size, wheel stud size and material. For an 8-inch wheel with a 1/2-inch wheel stud the torque is 75 to 86 ft-lbs. For a 15 inch steel wheel with 1/2 inch wheel studs…

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