Truck Wheels on A/S

[DPeakMD]

Another thing is although these 16" tires are the same overall diameter as the old bias ply 700R15's, they are a different shape. The old bias ply tires had a pronounced roundness to the tread area, whereas these tires are pretty flat. So that inside tread edge is sticking out further up a little higher, probably a good 2" higher. Just a thought.

One way to know on the extent of movement on your torsion axles is to just back your trailer up on some boards so the rear wheel is off the ground and the front is supporting all the load for that side. It certainly won't hurt anything to do so and I'm guessing that would replicate the movement arc of the axle. You can look and see, but it will hit a hard stopping point in the upward arc. If your axles are sagged, then it will probably be surprisingly close to the starting point in their "resting" state. You'd be able to check for rubbing without causing any damage.

[DPeakMD]

Originally Posted by Beginner

Get the long lug nuts form SouthWest wheel...
Beginner

I cannot locate these on their website. Any tips?

[Beginner]

Sorry, I forgot. Call them if there not on the web site. The 1/2 inch lug studs were not on the site when I ordered them either.
Beginner

[DPeakMD]

Got the remaining four wheels--after I bought one from a local tire store and tested it for fit--it took them 2 weeks to order. Summit had them to me in e days for $60 less/wheel. (PN AEW-0589-7766) Also got 4 stainless steel closed end center caps (AEW-ACC311809) which fit perfectly.

I ended up using lugs by Gorilla. Chrome plated. 1.4" closed end. The bulge acorn style in 3/4" hex worked well. (GOR-41187) I can get a standard socket around them without any trouble. Still a no-go with the impact socket as well as a standard 4-way lug wrench. I also carry a 1/2" socket and torque wrench, so that should be fine. Think of it as a theft deterrent!

For valve stems I found chrome bolt in all metal stems. (SUM-G1857)