Trailer Tire Maintenance
Replace Aged Tires for Improved Safety on the Road
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Choosing the Right Trailer Tire
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Shadow Trailers has over twenty years of experience in providing customers with the top quality trailer parts at highly competitive prices. Following are some tips that can make your trailer part shopping easier, faster and better.
Trailer Rim Torque Procedure DIY with Images
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Trailer Wheel Torque Procedure 1. After mounting a trailer wheel over the studs, thread and snug the lug nuts on the studs by hand. This will reduce the possibility of cross threading. What are ST Trailer Tires ?
Posted by Petra S. on 7/19/2012 to
Tires and Wheels
Trailer tires should be replaced as soon as they begin to show wear
and tear or about every four years, whichever comes first. If the tires
on your boat trailer have a series of small cracks around the
circumference of the tires, it may be due to dry rot, which can cause
the tire to blow unexpectedly, resulting in being stuck on the side of
the road as well as expensive repairs and towing fees.
Trailer Rim and Tire Compatibility Guide
Posted by Petra S. on 3/9/2012 to
Tires and Wheels
Use our Trailer Rim and Tire Compatibility Guide, to find the correct tire to fit your trailer rim. Each trailer rim is listed, followed by the coordinating trailer tire. Our Trailer Wheels and Trailer Tires have been rigorously tested, to ensure that they exceed Department of Transportation standards. Should you require further assistance, please contact our tech help department toll free at (800) 281-0769 International Callers please dial +001 (714) 995-4353. Definitions & Terms of LT Truck and Passenger Tires
Posted by Petra S on 2/4/2012 to
Tires and Wheels
Light Truck and Truck/Bus Tires — Selection of size and load range on each axle shall be based upon the highest individual wheel load. Maximum load per tire shall not be greater than the applicable load specified herein for the proper load range and usage. Passenger Tires — Regulatory requirement when replacing a vehicle’s OE LT tires with passenger car tires: The load on each replacement passenger car tire must not exceed the maximum load stamped on the tire sidewall divided by 1.10. TrailerandTruckParts.com Order Transit Times
Posted by Petra S. on 12/13/2011 to
Tires and Wheels
The following map depicts the FedEx Ground service area that is currently available, and the approximate delivery times from our warehouse in Cypress, California U.S.A. Ground service to residential addresses (Home Delivery) in some major metropolitan areas is available Monday through Saturday. Ground service to business addresses is available Monday through Friday. Gobble up the savings! Save 5% off your order this week only!
Posted by Petra S on 11/20/2011 to
Tires and Wheels
Gobble up the savings! Save 5% off your trailer parts order this week only!
15x7 Ranger Road Armor Trailer Wheel SALE
Posted by Petra S. on 11/9/2011 to
Tires and Wheels
The Holiday Season is approaching us yet once again. Our Ranger Boats owners will be drooling over this killer deal! 15 x 7 Ranger Boats Road Armor aluminum trailer wheels on sale for an extremely low...
How to Choose the Correct ATV/UTV Tire
Posted by Petra S. on 10/11/2011 to
Tires and Wheels
Everyone has a different preference when it comes to ATV tires.
However, the majority of riders usually find themselves in one of two
categories: riders who focus on tread and riders who focus on air
capacity. No matter what you prefer, an upgrade is usually necessary to
keep your tires in the best shape possible. First, you have to consider what machine your ATV tires Trailer Tire Technical Information - Bias Ply, Radial, Load Range and more
Posted by Petra S. on 10/5/2011 to
Tires and Wheels
Proper wheel selection is a very important component of your trailer gear system. When replacing your trailer tires/rims it is critical that the proper size and load range be selected in order to match the load requirements of the trailer. The following characteristics are extremely important and should be thoroughly checked when replacing trailer tires.How Old is my ST Trailer Tire?
Posted by Petra S, on 10/5/2011 to
Tires and Wheels
Age affects safety and reliability of all tires. ST trailer tires can be
particularly badly affected. Slow turnover of inventory often leaves these tires
on the shelf for far longer than is normally considered desirable. This means
that just looking at the tread and wear on the tire might not help you determine
how old it actually is.
New PHAT STAR Trailer Wheel PHAT is where it's AT!
Posted by Petra S. on 10/1/2011 to
Tires and Wheels
Whether you are hitting the river or cruising in the ocean, you will arrive
there in style with this sleek trailer wheel mounted on your trailer.
 How to Measure Your ST Trailer Tire
Posted by Petra S. on 9/27/2011 to
Tires and Wheels
Measuring a ST trailer tire can seem complicated, but it isn't. You have three
measurements to follow...first determine the appropriate sized trailer tire and
the width of the tire, measure the diameter of the rim, and height of the tire
measure from the top of the tire.
Bias Ply vs. Radial ST Trailer Tires - Which is right for my application?
Posted by Petra S. on 9/25/2011 to
Tires and Wheels
Two of the more popular trailer tire styles are Bias-Ply and Radial.
There are two main differences between the types of tires: how they are
constructed and materials used. There are benefits to each, so it is
important to consider your needs when choosing the perfect ties.
How to measure your Trailer Wheel Bolt Pattern
Posted by Petra S. on 9/23/2011 to
Tires and Wheels
We get this question daily, and the answer is pretty simple. We'll briefly explain it below along with a downloadable template to help. Match your trailer wheel to the hub by number of bolts and bolt circle. ST Tires...What are they, and are they right for me?
Posted by Petra S. on 9/7/2011 to
Tires and Wheels
ST or (special trailer) tires are specialty tires that are designed
especially for trailers. They are constructed to provide safer driving
experiences at high speeds. Like any other vehicle that travels at high speeds
trailers tires are subject to blow outs and low inflation.
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