Are Americana Trailer Wheels Hot-Dip Galvanized

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What method of galvanizing is used on this wheel? It doesnt appear to be hot-dipped. Thanks!

asked by: Jon

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Expert Reply:

The galvanized wheels from Americana are always hot-dipped according to them and that would include the part # AM20364 that you mentioned.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I strongly recommend going with a wheel that has a galvanized finish as opposed to just a silver powder coat for the best protection against corrosion. Even if you are going to only use it on a lake - as opposed to salt water - the Steel Mini Mod…

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Answer 2

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 3

For trailer tire and wheel combo #AM30660 you should torque each of the 1/2 inch lug nuts to 75-85 foot pounds. Whether it is a powdercoated steel wheel like on #AM30660 or a galvanized wheel of the same size, the torque specs would be the same.…

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Answer 4

The Americana trailer wheels part #AM20234 are hot dip galvanized. Offset is zero.

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Answer 5

On a 12 inch wheel that uses 1/2 inch lug nuts you will need to torque the lug nuts to 75 to 85 foot pounds each. This is the same for steel or aluminum wheels. If the wheel secures to the hub using bolts instead of lug nuts then it would be the…

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Answer 6

If you want the most durable trailer wheel that won't corrode, I would recommend going with an aluminum wheel. These can be attractive as well as durable. A 13 inch 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern aluminum wheel, that I think is attractive is the…

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Answer 7

All the Americana or Dexstar galvanized trailer wheels we offer are indeed hot dipped.

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Answer 8

In the galvanizing process, depending on how the manufacturer dries the wheels some of it can pool on one side due to the dipping processed used. That is an issue you are going to run into with many wheel manufacturers. It is an ongoing issue. What I…

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Answer 9

The galvanized wheels from Americana are always hot-dipped. Some of the Taskmaster wheels use a PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) coating that is a black finish and those wheels are not hot-dipped. We do specify the wheels that use the PVD and they are…

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Answer 10

It is not a requirement to balance trailer tires like you do for your vehicle tires. The reason for this is because the trailer tires have a tendency to "throw weights". This means that the weights come off the wheels. This can happen for a…

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Answer 11

The Kenda Loadstar 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" Galvanized Wheel #AM30670 will have a load range of 990 pounds at 90 psi and will have a 65 mph speed. Bias tires will also run pretty hot at highway speeds and distances, which can and will…

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Answer 12

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 like…

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