Where is The Westlake Tire Found On The Wheel and Tire # WST74FR Manufactured?

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Are your Westlake trailer tires made in China?

asked by: Michael L

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All the Westlake trailer tires like the one found on the 15" Condor Aluminum Wheel # WST74FR you found are make in China. The Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber Company is the proud creator of the Westlake tire and the largest tire producer in china. If you prefer a tire made in the USA the Goodyear Endurance ST205/75R15 Radial Tire w/ 15" Silver Modular Wheel # LH53FR is our only 205/75R15 we currently carry which is made in the USA.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

Sure do; the weight of the Westlake ST205/75R15 Radial Tire w 15" Condor Aluminum Wheel #WST74FR is 38 lbs.

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Answer 2

Hey Frank, the Westlake ST205/75R15 Radial Tire w 15" Condor Aluminum Wheel #WST74FR is not pre-balanced and it doesn't require it. Trailer wheels do not end up getting balanced and when people try to it doesn't really offer any…

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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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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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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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To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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A BT8 spindle would have a diameter of .99 of an inch where the bearings would both install and would have a diameter of 1.24 where the great seal would ride. That would require a hub part #AKIHUB-440-2-1K for an idler hub. A BTR spindle would have…

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The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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Answer 9

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 10

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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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

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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