What Torque Is Required for the Provider ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 13 White Mod Wheel

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I love my new wheel and tire combination. I also bought ten new lug nuts What is the torque recommendation on the lug nuts?

asked by: Brian C

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While using the Provider ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 13" Silver Mod Wheel part # A13RWMQ, you'll need to torque the lug nuts like part # CE11051 to around 75-85 ft. lbs.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

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…

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Answer 2

You always want to run trailer tires at their max psi. Not only does that ensure that you get the full weight capacity, but it also prevents the tire from building too much heat which would cause the tire to fail. A better option for you would be…

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Answer 3

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 4

For a 1/2 inch x 20 lug nut size, which is what is used on the Loadstar ST175/80D13 Bias Trailer Tire with 13 inch wheel, #AM3S140, you will torque them down to 75-85 foot pounds. You should re-torque them at 10 miles, 25 miles, and 50 miles, and…

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Answer 5

The most common lug nut socket sizes for trailers are as follows; 13/16", 7/8", 17mm, and 19mm. I would be willing to bet you need a 13/16" socket but in order to be sure you get the correct size you should consider the…

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Answer 6

Since most trailer manufacturers do not make wheel and tire information available to the general public, it is hard for me to tell you what size lug nuts you have on the wheel. I can tell you they do have caps over them. The most common size of lug…

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Answer 7

Trailer wheel lug nuts that are 1/2-inch inside diameter typically have a 20-TPI thread pitch (20 threads per inch). Most lug nuts also use a 60-degree-coned profile like #CE11051, but a 90-degree like #STN569 is also available for 9/16-inch studs.…

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Answer 8

To verify if you will be able to switch to the Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire with 13" Galvanized Wheel #AM31994 on your Harbor Freight Super Duty folding trailer you are going to need to take some measurements. This tire is 24.1"…

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Answer 9

A radial tire flexes more than a bias tire, giving it better ground contact, traction, stability, and tread wear. With that being said, a radial tire should flex more and not bounce as much as a bias-ply tire, but you should also note that unless…

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Answer 10

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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What Torque Is Required for the Provider ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 13 White Mod Wheel

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