What Lug Nut Torque to Use with Aluminum Viking Series Valhalla Trailer Wheel # AX02455545BMFL

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What is the lug nut torque spec for the 14inch wheel? I have a preset wrench I use on tires at 80ftlb.

asked by: William

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Expert Reply:

The recommended lug nut torque for an aluminum 14 inch trailer wheel like the part # AX02455545BMFL is 75-85 ft lbs so your wrench set at 80 ft lbs would work fine.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Yes we have a 14 inch version of the Aluminum Viking Series Valhalla trailer wheel with the part #AX02455545BMFL. This is 5-1/2 inches wide and has the standard 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern that 14 inch trailer wheels have. I attached a picture of…

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Answer 2

The Bearing Buddy you would want would be the #BB1980A-SS or #BB1980A since you have bearing L44649 as the outer bearing. #BB1980A-SS is the stainless steel version which will resist corrosion better than the chrome plated #BB1980A.

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Answer 3

The portion you need to measure is not the cap, but the the hub bore. Remove the grease caps and measure the diameter of the opening the caps occupy. This is the hub bore. You will need an accurate measuring devices like a set of dial calipers that…

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Answer 4

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 5

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 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

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 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

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 11

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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Answer 12

The main difference between a ST205/75-14 size tire like the Contender #AC14R45SM and a ST215/75-14 size tire like the Taskmaster Provider Item #TTWTR21514 is that the larger number is a slightly larger size. The 205 has a section width of 7.99"…

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