Recommended Bolt In Metal Valve Stem for an Aluminum HWT Hi-Spec Series 03 Trailer Wheel

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Will the Americana Metal, Bolt-In Valve Stem - 1-1/4inch Long Item # AM20906 work with this rim?

asked by: Hugh S

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Yes, since the Aluminum HWT Hi-Spec Series 03 Mod Trailer Wheel # AM22627 only works with 0.453" valve stems, the Americana Metal, Bolt-In Valve Stem # AM20906 will work great as it's designed to be used on both 0.453" and 0.625" rim hole diameters.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Answer 1

I can see from your image you do have a 205/75R15 tire but I am unable to make out the exact load range for the tire. We have the Karrier ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire in a Load Range C #AM10244(1,820lbs) or Load Range D #AM10245(2,150lbs). Be sure…

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Answer 2

We do have metal valve stems you can use on your aluminum wheels with the Americana Valve Stems part #AM20906 which have grommets to protect the metal of your wheel from touching the valve stem and also fits both standard valve stem sizes.

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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

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 6

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 7

The 12 inch tires that we carry are rated for 65 miles per hour. Any faster than that for extended periods and the excessive heat build up will cause tire failure. To get a tire with a higher speed rating you would have to go up in size. That also…

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Answer 8

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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Answer 9

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 10

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 11

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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Answer 12

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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