Hey guys, it's Jake here with etrailer. Today, we're gonna be going over the best wheels and tires for trailers. Now, right here behind me are going to be the combinations that we have on our website available to you for your convenience. To start off with, we have two examples of just tires, we have wheels and tires that are already pre-mounted, and then we have just wheels. So no matter what… see more >
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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…
view full answer...In the size of 5.30-12 the best option we have with the highest capacity is the Kenda Wheel and Tire part #AM30861 which has a tire with a Load Range of D and a tire capacity of 1,250 lbs at 105 psi. I attached a review video for this wheel combo for…
view full answer...The exact replacement hub assemblies you need for your BD2-545-17 are the etrailer Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 3,500-lb Axles - 10" Diameter - 5 on 4-1/2 #AKHD-545-35-K that you referenced.
view full answer...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…
view full answer...The biggest difference between Dexter brake assembly #23-459 and etrailer/AxleTek assembly #AKEBRK-7L-SA is the pad material. The Dexter assemblies use pads that are snapped off of a long strand of the material. The ones on the etrailer assemblies…
view full answer...It's going to be a good idea to get the weight off of your tires when it's stored long term. If the tires sit in the same spot for an extended period of time they tend to get flat spots which makes for a rough ride and wears them out…
view full answer...When installing guide-ons on your boat trailer, like part #CE27636, you want to make sure that they extend high enough that they are easily visible when you are loading your boat. If you feel comfortable loading your boat with the guide-ons being…
view full answer...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…
view full answer...Since you do not want to run wiring the best thing you can do is install a 12 volt battery in your trailer like you mentioned, and you can connect the Rampage Wireless Backup Camera #RA7710. This would be the easiest method and what you will do is…
view full answer...The closest modern tire size to a 7.00-15 tire is a 225-75-15 like the #AM10256 tire you mentioned. Typically, a 225/75-15 tire will measure about 8-3/4 to 9 inches wide by around 28-1/2 inches in diameter. We offer the same size in a Load Range E as…
view full answer...You actually should shoot for 4-1/2" of clearance between the top of your tire and the bottom of the fender well. This accounts for flex in your suspension. Unless 2,280 lbs is the GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) of your trailer then you need…
view full answer...The Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Tire w/ 12" White Spoke Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - LR D item #AM31199DX would be a great replacement tire for your utility trailer. The 4.80 x 12 tires you already have give you an overall diameter of…
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