Trailer Tires to Replace 215/50-10 Tires on a Custom Made Boat Trailer

Question:

I have a custom made boat trailer. the tires on it are 215-50/10. they are exf. pro star tires, 2ply. they are dot rated but I cant find any speed rating. what tire would you recommend to replace it with. boat,trailer,motor weight 1700 lbs. the wheels are 4 on 4 bolt pattern.

asked by: Bob S

Expert Reply:

A tire size 215/50-10 is not a common trailer tire size. For a tire that is close in size that should fit the same wheels you have you can go with a 205/65-10. I have linked the tires we carry in this size to the right.

This size is about 1/2 inch more narrow than the ones you currently have. And it is about 2 inches taller. You will need over 1 inch of clearance above the existing tires to go to this size. All of the tires we carry in this size have a speed rating of 65 miles per hour.

The highest capacity is # AM1HP56 rated for 1,650 pounds at 90 psi. That is per tire so on a single axle you would double that. You want to match or exceed the axle capacity when replacing tires. I have included a link to our FAQ article on trailer tires for you.

expert reply by: Michael H