Information Needed to Pick Out Replacement Wheels for a Trailer

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Wifes uncle has a homemade trailer he purchased from someone. Restoring it for him.Having problem finding new rims for it. Took tire off old rims and found these letter/numbers. RSM53A 3.5 x 13 ME. Old rims have 4 lug bolt pattern. The frame is supposedly from a pop-up tent trailer.

asked by: Marshall J

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In order to pick out the correct replacement rim for your trailer you will need to know the bolt pattern of the hub that is on your trailer as well as the diameter of wheel you would like. Most likely the bolt pattern is 4 on 4 inch, but still verify that for me and include the diameter wheel you would like and I will help you pick out the correct wheels.

I attached FAQ on how to determine bolt patterns for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Our selection of trailer tires in the 205/75-14 size with a D load range is limited to Kenda Karrie and Westlake. These both are considered higher quality radial options but the best one for your application will come down to your particular speed…

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Answer 2

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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Answer 3

I will start by sating that the wheels/tires on the trailer you are looking at do look kind of undersized. So you definitely can stay with a 13" set up like the Kenda Karrier ST185/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D #AM10208 and Dexstar…

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Answer 4

The only trailer component that determines the speed rating of the trailer is the tires. All you have to do is simply replace your current tires with one that is rated for highway use, like the Kenda Loadstar #AM3S120 that you referenced, and you are…

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Answer 5

For best highway performance at sustained speeds above 65 miles per hour, you'll definitely need to go with a larger wheel size, as the 4.80/4.00-8 tires we offer aren't rated for speeds above 65 mph (which I assume is what you mean by…

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Answer 6

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 7

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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Answer 8

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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Answer 9

The difference between load ranges varies based on the tire size and brand. When comparing two tires of the same size and brand, a load range D tire will always have a greater weight capacity and psi rating than a load range C. However, when…

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Answer 10

Since both a ST145/R12 size tire, like the Kenda Karrier S-Trail #AM10130, and a 5.30-12 size tire, like the Kenda K353 #AM10068, fit a 12 inch wheel, a ST145/R12 size tire can replace a 5.30-12 size tire. Keep in mind that these tires do have…

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Answer 11

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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Answer 12

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 up for…

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