How to Find the Speed Rating of a Trailer Tire
Published 08/14/2023
Question:
Please, I have trailer for my kayak I bought rims and tire 4.80-8 load B. Can I drive the trailer with the tire 60 or 65 mph?
asked by: Izzy
Expert Reply:
That all depends on what the trailer tire manufacturer has tested and rated the tires for. You can either look for a speed rating stamp on the sidewall of the tire (it should be by itself in a little indention) or you can reach out to the tire manufacturer for that spec.
For example, our Kenda 4.80/4.00-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel # AM30000 has a speed rating of "K" which is 65 mph.
If you aren't able to find this information anywhere then 60 mph is a good starting to to stay at just to be on the safe side of things.
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Kenda 4.80/4.00-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel - 4 on 4 - Load Range B
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range B
- 4.80/4.00-8
- 8 Inch
- K - 65 mph
- 4 on 4 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Kenda
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