We recently returned from a 4k trip and had a great time. On the way home, we had a flat tire so I stopped to get it repaired. Turned out the wheel had begun to leak. I checked a 2nd tire and it was low and we found the same problem. Two out of 5 wheels leaking tells me it is time to make some changes. The sticker on our camper says I need wheels rated for 3000 lbs. and I have found some American Racer AW23 that have the same rating. My question is, is 3000 lb. really enough or am I missing something. My tires are fine, but the wheels have to go. Thanks for your help and best wishes.

3iron wrote:We recently returned from a 4k trip and had a great time. On the way home, we had a flat tire so I stopped to get it repaired. Turned out the wheel had begun to leak. I checked a 2nd tire and it was low and we found the same problem. Two out of 5 wheels leaking tells me it is time to make some changes. The sticker on our camper says I need wheels rated for 3000 lbs. and I have found some American Racer AW23 that have the same rating. My question is, is 3000 lb. really enough or am I missing something. My tires are fine, but the wheels have to go. Thanks for your help and best wishes.There's really not enough information there to answer your post, but if you're needing wheels, talk to Scott at Trailer Tires & Wheels. This company has a wide selection of trailer wheels and tires at excellent prices and provide top-notch service. I used them when we upgraded to 17.5" tires and wheels on our previous Mobile Suites 5th wheel and can highly recommend them. Scott will know what upgrades in wheel weight ratings are possible that will fit your existing hubs and lug pattern.Rusty

X2 on lack of info, but question how old are those wheels and how many miles are on. Them? Also, have you weighed your rig as you normally drive it? I think the answers to these questions will help youbdetermine what rating you need on the new wheels! Good luck!

What are axles rated for?What are tires rated for?Rims should match or exceed tire load ratings? Which should match or exceed axle ratings?Personally I like rims/tires to exceed axle ratings.

You need a zero offset trailer wheel. I think you meant AR23, which does not come in a size/width/offset for trailer use. Chris

RustyJC wrote:3iron wrote:We recently returned from a 4k trip and had a great time. On the way home, we had a flat tire so I stopped to get it repaired. Turned out the wheel had begun to leak. I checked a 2nd tire and it was low and we found the same problem. Two out of 5 wheels leaking tells me it is time to make some changes. The sticker on our camper says I need wheels rated for 3000 lbs. and I have found some American Racer AW23 that have the same rating. My question is, is 3000 lb. really enough or am I missing something. My tires are fine, but the wheels have to go. Thanks for your help and best wishes.There's really not enough information there to answer your post, but if you're needing wheels, talk to Scott at Trailer Tires & Wheels. This company has a wide selection of trailer wheels and tires at excellent prices and provide top-notch service. I used them when we upgraded to 17.5" tires and wheels on our previous Mobile Suites 5th wheel and can highly recommend them. Scott will know what upgrades in wheel weight ratings are possible that will fit your existing hubs and lug pattern.RustyX2 on Trailer Tire and Wheels... I upgraded my prior trailer to the 17.5's and again my new one ,Scott was a pleasure to deal with ..

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ford_truck_guy
Nomad
Oct 12, 2015
RustyJC wrote:
3iron wrote:
We recently returned from a 4k trip and had a great time. On the way home, we had a flat tire so I stopped to get it repaired. Turned out the wheel had begun to leak. I checked a 2nd tire and it was low and we found the same problem. Two out of 5 wheels leaking tells me it is time to make some changes.
The sticker on our camper says I need wheels rated for 3000 lbs. and I have found some American Racer AW23 that have the same rating. My question is, is 3000 lb. really enough or am I missing something.
My tires are fine, but the wheels have to go.
Thanks for your help and best wishes.

There's really not enough information there to answer your post, but if you're needing wheels, talk to Scott at Trailer Tires & Wheels. This company has a wide selection of trailer wheels and tires at excellent prices and provide top-notch service. I used them when we upgraded to 17.5" tires and wheels on our previous Mobile Suites 5th wheel and can highly recommend them. Scott will know what upgrades in wheel weight ratings are possible that will fit your existing hubs and lug pattern.

Rusty

X2 on Trailer Tire and Wheels... I upgraded my prior trailer to the 17.5's and again my new one ,Scott was a pleasure to deal with ..
Me_Again
Explorer III
Oct 12, 2015
You need a zero offset trailer wheel. I think you meant AR23, which does not come in a size/width/offset for trailer use. Chris
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Oct 12, 2015
What are axles rated for?

What are tires rated for?

Rims should match or exceed tire load ratings? Which should match or exceed axle ratings?

Personally I like rims/tires to exceed axle ratings.
Coach-man
Explorer
Oct 12, 2015
X2 on lack of info, but question how old are those wheels and how many miles are on. Them? Also, have you weighed your rig as you normally drive it? I think the answers to these questions will help youbdetermine what rating you need on the new wheels! Good luck!
RustyJC
Explorer
Oct 12, 2015
3iron wrote:
We recently returned from a 4k trip and had a great time. On the way home, we had a flat tire so I stopped to get it repaired. Turned out the wheel had begun to leak. I checked a 2nd tire and it was low and we found the same problem. Two out of 5 wheels leaking tells me it is time to make some changes.
The sticker on our camper says I need wheels rated for 3000 lbs. and I have found some American Racer AW23 that have the same rating. My question is, is 3000 lb. really enough or am I missing something.
My tires are fine, but the wheels have to go.
Thanks for your help and best wishes.

There's really not enough information there to answer your post, but if you're needing wheels, talk to Scott at Trailer Tires & Wheels. This company has a wide selection of trailer wheels and tires at excellent prices and provide top-notch service. I used them when we upgraded to 17.5" tires and wheels on our previous Mobile Suites 5th wheel and can highly recommend them. Scott will know what upgrades in wheel weight ratings are possible that will fit your existing hubs and lug pattern.

Rusty

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