How to Tell if a Wheel is Rated for 100 psi

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How can I tell if my 16x6 aluminum wheels are rated to be matched with a tire max pressure of 110 psi? I am currently running tires that are load range E 80 psi max and want to upgrade to load range F or G, but they all require tire pressure of 110 psi. Not sure my current wheels will handle the higher psi. Thanks

asked by: Joe

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To use tires rated for 110 psi on your current wheels you just need to make sure they have a metal valve stem like part # AM20906. The highest rated rubber valve stem available is only rated for 100 psi which we carry as part # AM20907. Anything over 100 psi needs to have a metal valve stem.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

Measure the diameter of the hole the the valve stem is coming through in the picture you submitted. With that you'll be able to find which valve stem you need. The two common sizes are .453 and .625 inch which the part #AM20906 is a confirmed fit…

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Answer 2

The TireMinder i10 TPMS for RVs and Trailers w/ Signal Booster - 4 Tire Sensors #TM89FR will alert you to the temperature of your tires but won't help with the actual overheating of your trailer bearings. That is likely due to something internal…

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If a trailer tire and wheel each have different weight capacities then the lower-rated item of the two determines the overall capacity of the combination. You can certainly run a tire with a lower or higher weight rating than the wheel its used on…

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The limiting factor in a wheel's pressure capacity is usually the valve stem. Some are rated only for 65-psi, #AM20903, while others such as #AM20904 are rated for 80-psi. Part #AM20907 handles up to 100-psi and part #AM20906 is good for tires…

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Answer 5

Yes, a valve stem like the Americana #AM20904 that features a maximum tire pressure of 80 psi refers to its cold inflation rating. You can absolutely use a wheel with an 80 psi valve stem for a tire that has a maximum psi rating of 80.

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Answer 6

For a wheel that is 5 inches in width and 15 inches in diameter you would want tires that are size ST205/75-15. For the tire size ST225/75R15 you listed you would want a rim that is from 6-7 inches in width. I attached a department page that has all…

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Answer 7

I understand your concern with tire blow outs and I have some options for you. The maximum air pressure is determined by the valve stem in the wheel and not really the wheel itself. It will be hard to find a 15" aluminium wheel with a 5 on…

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Yes, the Taskmaster Vesper Steel Modular Trailer Wheel #TA59RR does come with the valve stem installed. This is a 15 by 6 inch rim with a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern.

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Answer 9

I spoke with my contact at Taskmaster and she told me that the valve stem in the #TA59RR wheel is a TR414 and its max psi rating is 65 psi. If you choose to exchange out the valve stem though it is important to note that the max psi rating of the…

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Answer 10

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 11

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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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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