Will Aluminum Lynx Trailer Wheel # LH47FR Fit 2017 Heartland Bighorn

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Looking to replace the wheels on my 2017 Bighorn fifth wheel from a 16inch rim to a 17.5 inch rim. Want to make sure that the 274-000006 will work.

asked by: Timothy L

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Yes the Aluminum Lynx Trailer Wheel # 274-000006 that you referenced would work on your 2017 Bighorn fifth wheel as we know that your RV has an 8 on 6-1/2 inch bolt pattern and the hubs have a 9/16 inch diameter studs.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Looking R.

2/23/2024

Let me know disc's and is lippert kit later on 16"tires r shot please advise

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Jameson C.

2/26/2024

@LookingR Could I get you to rephrase your question possibly?

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Answer 1

Hey Karl, so as long as your current wheel bolt pattern is 8 on 6-1/2 inch you can mount a 17.5 inch wheel and tire like the Westlake 215/75R17.5 part #LHAS701. The width and diameter of this size is going to be right at the same as your 16 inch…

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Answer 2

There are a couple things that you will want to verify first, but more than likely you will be able to switch from your current 16" wheels to 17.5" wheels like the Aluminum Lynx Trailer Wheel #274-000006 you were looking at. The…

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Answer 3

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 4

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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Answer 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

Good morning, Cliff. As of today (3/27/24) we are expecting the #KE33JR tire/wheel combo to be in stock in about 2 weeks. Hopefully this means we can take our own pictures and put them on the site within maybe about 3-4 weeks from now. What I can…

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Answer 10

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 11

Trailer wheel bearings are specific to the spindle that is installed on the axle that is on your trailer. You will need to safely support the trailer, remove the wheel and tire, remove the grease cap, remove the cotter pin and washer that secures the…

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Answer 12

You can add larger wheels and tires to a trailer as long as you have enough room for the larger size. The main clearance issues we find when putting larger tires and wheels on a trailer is from the top of the tire to the fender and from the inside…

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Will Aluminum Lynx Trailer Wheel # LH47FR Fit 2017 Heartland Bighorn

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