Will Galvanized Steel Trailer Wheels Handle More than 80 psi

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I HAVE A PRETTY HEAVY BOAT AND TRAILER. I WAS TOLD THAT YOU CAN NOT RUN A 10 PLY TIRE ON A GALVINIZED RIM DUE TO THE HIGH PRESSURE 80PSI IS THIS CORRECT OR DO I NEED TO GO TO ALUIM RIMS

asked by: JOE

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Galvanized steel wheels are not limited to under 80 psi. In nearly every situation it's actually the valve stem that's being used that is the limiting factor for pressure and not the wheel. If you can get me the tire size and bolt pattern you current have I can give you higher capacity options.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Thank you for all of the information! For your application I recommend checking out the 3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,000-lb Trailer Axles #e57SR. This measures 25-1/4" from center eye to center eye but that will likely match up with what you…

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Answer 2

Definitely looks like the springs are being overloaded and need to be replaced. You can use higher rated leaf springs but, the higher you go the stiffer the ride will be. Since we know the weight class with your axles the next step would be to…

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Answer 3

There will be no performance issues whatsoever going from leaf springs with 4 leaves to leaf springs with 3 leaves. So long as you have the correct length, the springs are going to work superbly. The 3-leaf, 4,000 lb leaf springs we have measure…

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Answer 4

Currently, we offer both 25-1/8" and 25-1/4" long leaf springs. That said, leaf springs can flatten over time and you also need to make sure you're measuring unloaded. Therefore, you likely need 25-1/4" which is a standard size.…

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Answer 5

As far as features and use the two trailer wheels part #AM20363 and #AM20352 are the same with basically just different finishes. The holes on the silver wheel are round whereas the holes of the white wheel are D shaped.

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Answer 6

I do have a solution for you but we don't recommend using a spacer as that will cause your wheel to sit at a different location on your lugs. The offset of a wheel can be determined by measuring from the mounting surface of the wheel (where it…

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Answer 7

Trailer wheel hub cover #QT545C fits on a wheel that has a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern. It attaches to the lug nuts (snaps on). It will fit trailer wheel #AM20363 which does have a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern and is large enough for the 6 inch diameter of…

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Answer 8

Yes, the MORryde upgraded shackle and wet bolt kits do work with the Dexter EZ Flex equalizers. For a tandem setup like you have we have the part #MR46ZR for if you need 2-1/4 inch shackle straps or part #MR76ZR for if you want 3-1/8 inch shackle…

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Answer 9

They're all about the same thickness. You will need to measure the shackles on your 2022 keystone Cougar 5th Wheel. If you have 2-1/4" long shackles you will want the MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit item #MR46ZR. For 3-1/8" long shackle…

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Answer 10

If your plan was to take advantage of the additional weight capacity by using the higher rated leaf springs then yes you'd need higher rated leaf springs like the #e48SR but you should keep in mind if your trailer frame isn't rated for higher…

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Answer 11

It would be the best to replace all of the springs at the same time with the same size and capacity like you are thinking about doing. In the 25-1/4 inch size the part #e57SR would work great.

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Answer 12

If the leaf spring part #e57SR that you referenced matches up dimensionally to what your trailer has and has a capacity that is 400 lbs more than needed it would work just fine. Having a bit extra capacity for the leaf springs would not cause an…

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