[3] Standard mobile home application uses axles rated at 6000# or 7000# with 14.5 x 6 doughnut rims rated at 3000# each & 14.5 x 7 rims rated at 3500# each.
How do you put tires on a mobile home Rim?
Push the wheel completely onto the wheel hub. Place a wedge over the top lug nut stud. Screw a lug nut onto the stud in front of the wedge. Tighten the lug nut with the breaker bar and socket until the lug nut begins to get tight against the wedge.
How are mobile home rims measured?
To measure your axle from hub face to hub face with this (or any other axle) you will measure from the base of the hub on one wheel stud to the base of the wheel stud on the opposite hub.
How do I find the axles on my mobile home?
First, if the trailer was pre-made by a specific company, you may be able to find this information in either the paperwork or on a placard somewhere on the frame. Sometimes, the axle identity is stamped into the axle itself or into the hub if it was purchased as a complete assembly.
Why do trailers need special tires?
Trailer tires have a thicker side-wall design that has a few different purposes. First, the thicker sidewall allows for heavier load bearing capacity. Second, the thicker sidewall helps to avoid trailers swaying as they travel down the road and through turns at high speeds.
Can you use car tires on trailer?
Regular car tires can’t handle a travel trailer as they’re Load Range B rated. Since they are designed to be more flexible for smooth driving, they can’t handle the temperatures associated with travel trailers or stabilize heavier loads.
How do I choose a trailer tire?
In selecting tires for your trailer, buy the size, type and load range found on the trailer’s certification label or in the owner’s manual. Keep in mind that tires have a load rating that indicates the amount of weight they can carry safely. That includes toys, Igloo coolers and camping gear.
How do you change a trailer tire on a rim?
How to Replace Your Trailer Tire
Remove the Tire. With the tire safely in the air, reach in and remove the lug nuts you loosened earlier. Inspect the Wheel Hub. Put the New Tire in Place. Add the Lug Nuts. Lower the Tire. Tighten the Lug Nuts. Clean Up.
Can you put a 14 inch tire on a 14.5 inch rim?
No; a 14.5″ wheel cannot fit a 14″ tire.
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