Valve Stem and Tire Recommendation for a Americana Steel Wheel # AM20134

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I am gong to purchase 2 am 10068 tires to put on wheels and tires I bought from you last year. also I am going to buy new valve stems from you too. what size valve stem openings are in my am20134 so I know which valve stem to buy from you am20904 or 20907 since they are 2 different diameters .6 and .4. thanks doc

asked by: Doc

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Expert Reply:

The correct valve stems to be used with your Americana Steel Wheel # AM20134 is the part # AM20903.

The Kenda K353 Bias Trailer Tire # AM10068 would be a great choice for a tire for that wheel as well.

I attached an FAQ article on trailer tires for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The pilot diameter on a wheel, like the one with part #AM30620, is the diameter of the bigger hole that is directly in the middle of the wheel. The pilot hole diameter of the wheel for the part I just measured is 2.84". I have attached a picture…

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Answer 2

All of our tire and wheel packages come to us mounted by the manufacturer. If you would like to use a Metal Valve Stem #AM20906 you can take the wheel and tire to a tire service center and have the valve stems changed out or it can be done at home as…

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Answer 3

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 4

For a 12 inch wheel and tire we have the Kenda Karrier S-Trail part #AM31202 which has a ST145/R12 tire size mounted on a wheel with a 5 lug bolt pattern and has a 81 mph speed rating.

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Answer 5

The closest radial tire size we offer to your 4.80-12 bias ply trailer tire would be the Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire #AM10140. This tire will be about an inch taller and wider than what you currently have. You will need to make sure…

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Answer 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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