Tire Load Range Recommended for 2,500 Pound Trailer

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I have a popup camper that weights 2500 lbs loaded...It has 205/65-10 tires..What tire Rating would you recommend...Lugs are 4 on 4..Thanks in advance for any help

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If the trailer's GVWR is 2,500 pounds you'll be fine with a Load Range D or E tire. A 205/65-10 tire with Load Range D like # AM1HP54 is rated up to 1,330 pounds at 70 psi and the E tire like # AM1HP56 is rated up to 1,650 pounds at 90 psi.

Either of those will be fine.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Charlie A.

6/6/2020

WHAT PLYS TIRE DO I NEED FOR MY 2500 LB TRAVEL TRAILER

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Chris R.

6/9/2020

A tire's ply rating is just one indicator of strength/durability. There isn't a specific ply rating you need based on the trailer's weight - you'll want to instead focus more on the tire's actual max load specification. Can you tell me what size tire is currently on the trailer?

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Answer 1

The modern size equivalent of the 20.5x8-10 that you have currently would be the same size tire that is on the #AM3H340 that you referenced, 205/65-10. As long as the bolt pattern of your current hubs are 4 on 4 inch the wheels of this would bolt up…

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Answer 2

Different size and bolt pattern wheels that take the same tire size will have different psi ratings. If your existing wheels are rated for 65 psi then it is less likely that they would also be rated for 80 psi which is what an ST225/75-15 load range…

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Answer 3

The max speed rating for the 205/65-10 Loadstar K399 Bias Trailer Tire #AM1HP54 is 81 mph so you will definitely be able to drive 75 mph safely.

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Answer 4

The extra reinforcement does cause the Load Range E tire #AM1HP56 to be a little more stiff, but since you are comparing 205/65-10 size tires there won't be enough of a difference in how stiff it is to cause the ride to be drastically different.…

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Answer 5

We have two options for replacement wheels and tires for your Triton Snowmobile trailer. The tires are identical they are Kenda 205/65-10 bias trailer tires that have a load range of E. This means they have a maximum capacity of 1,650 lbs at 90 psi…

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Answer 6

The tire should fit, but everything would sit a bit lower since the current tire is an 80 profile and the Loadstar you were looking at is a 65 profile. Your current tire, when new and properly inflated, would have an overall diameter of almost 23…

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Answer 7

Tire load ranges indicate the various weight capacities that a tire can have in a given size. The Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire #AM3H390 is a 205/65-10 size tire. There are B, C, D, and E load ranges in this size. Load Range B would have a 910 lb…

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Answer 8

In order to replace the 20.5x8.0-10 wheels/tires I recommend using 205/65-10, the Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire with 10" White Wheel part #AM3H390 in particular which has an 81 mph speed rating. It will fit the same hubs you have now so you…

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Answer 9

I would first start by checking the load range of your existing trailer tires to make sure that you get a match for the set; if you currently have Load Range D tires (which I would suspect with a snowmobile trailer) you'll want to replace it with…

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Answer 10

In order to pick out the correct tires and wheels for a trailer you are going to need to know some information on your trailer first. First thing you will want to know is the bolt pattern of the hubs on your trailer. I attached an FAQ article on how…

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Answer 11

The Triton Elite Series of trailer includes 12 different single axle models, according to their website. The particular Kenda trailer tire/wheel you referenced, part #AM3H390, is a load-range-C-rated 205/65-10 bias tire on a 10 x 6-inch white…

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Answer 12

In your situation changing to a higher load range tire will not affect the odds of a puncture (since the ply rating does not actually refer to layers of material in the tire but rather its strength). Moving to a higher load range DOES offer the…

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