When you’re towing long distances or tackling highway speeds, this setup is made to hold steady. The Kenda Loadstar ST215/65R17 radial tire carries up to 1,874 lbs at 50 psi and is rated for 81 mph (speed rating M). Its double steel belts and full nylon plies add strength for consistent performance mile after mile, all while meeting DOT specifications.
Wet pavement or rough roads won’t throw this tire off. The Kenda Loadstar KR17 tread uses computer-generated, automotive-style rib breaks and sipes that channel water away from the tread so the tire maintains strong contact with the road. With a 5-rib, variable-pitch tread block design, it grips well in wet, snowy, or icy conditions while keeping road noise low during highway runs.
Salt spray and road grime are no match for this wheel’s finish. The 17" diameter x 9" wide aluminum wheel is lightweight, rustproof, and coated front and back with a clear finish that protects against scuffs and scratches. The open-spoke design looks sharp while staying durable over the long haul.
This sturdy aluminum wheel is rated for 2,200 lbs and built for straightforward installation. It features a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern, +10mm offset, and a 78.1mm pilot diameter with 1/2"-20 wheel bolts. The assembly includes a center cap, so once it’s mounted you’ve got both function and a clean finished look.
Every trip starts with confidence knowing you’re covered if something unexpected happens. This tire includes a 1-year worry-free guarantee—if it’s damaged in any way within the first 12 months, it’ll be replaced at no charge.
1. Count the lug holes
Look at the wheel hub or the back of the wheel and count how many lug holes there are(also called bolt holes).
Common configurations include: 4-lug, 5-lug, 6-lug and 8 lug
2a. For even lug counts (4-lug, 6-lug, 8-lug)
Measure from the center of one lug hole directly across to the center of the hole opposite it.
Common configurations: 4 on 4", 6 on 5.5", 8 on 6.5"
2b. For odd lug counts (5-lug)
Measure from the center of one lug hole to the outer edge of the hole directly across (not center-to-center since there's no directly opposite hole).
Common configurations: 5 on 4.5" (most popular), 5 on 5", 5 on 4.75", 5 on 5.5"
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hello, everybody, this is Jeff at etrailer.com. Today, we're gonna take a look at this Kenda Loadstar ST215/65R17 Radial Trailer Tire in a Load Range C, and it's mounted on the Sendel 17 inch matte black aluminum wheel with the dual bolt patterns. Now, the tire, the tire is a Kenda Loadstar special trailer radial tire. This will couple the strength of a bias tire with the durability and stability of a radial tire. It is an ST tire, which stands for special trailer tire. It is created specifically for trailers, it's not intended for use on other vehicles.
They do use double steel belts, full nylon plies, which combine for superior function and long life. The tread on it you can see is a computer generated tread design. And they use premium rubber compound materials, gives you superior traction in wet or dry conditions. Now, if you noticed on the valve stem, right over here, if you look at the cap, it has a red valve cap on the valve stem. And that red cap indicates that this assembly contains tire balancing beads on the inside that will continuously and automatically readjust the balance of your tires.
The tire size, which will be stamped on the sidewall, right here, you'll see ST for special trailer, 215/65R17, R means that it is a radial tire. Section width, 8 1/2 inches. Overall diameter from the bottom to the top when it's inflated is 28 inches. This tire is a Load Range C, means it's a six-ply rated tire, has a maximum load of 1,874 pounds at 50 psi. And this tire does have a speed rating, and it is also stamped on the sidewall.
And where you'll find it is right after the tire size, you'll see two numbers for the load index, and then the letter M. Speed rating M will mean that this has an 81 mile per hour speed rating. Now, the wheel that this is mounted on, it is a 17 inch by nine inch aluminum wheel. And it does offer a dual bolt pattern. If I spin this around, you'll be able to see the 10 holes back there.
So it will work on either a 5 on 4 1/2 inch bolt pattern or a five on five inch bolt pattern. The wheel is an aluminum wheel. It is durable, lightweight, and rustproof. The design, it's a Sendel Stealth Series S37 Open Spoke Design, and you can see it has an all matte black finish. The front and even the back of the wheel are clear coated to protect against scuffs and scratches. And what you'll notice is it does include this matte black center cap right here that'll cover the lug holes that you're not using. The cover cap can be removed with this included removal tool. Has a bent edge on the one end, you just put it in there, pop off that cap, and then you'll be able to access the lugs. Also, a nice feature is the center section right here of the cap. That also could be removed, so you don't have to take off the whole cover. You can just pop off that center if you need to access any easy lube axles. Few specs on the wheel itself. The diameter is 17 inches. The width on just the wheel is nine inches wide. We mentioned the bolt patterns is a 5 on 4 1/2 inch or five on five inch. And this wheel does have an offset. And what offset is, that's measured where this mounting surface is. So if it's at the center line of the wheel, that's zero or the starting point. If it moves towards the front, if that mounting surface moves slightly towards the front of the wheel, that's positive offset. So this wheel will have a positive 10 millimeter offset, which means it's gonna move the tire and wheel a little bit closer to your trailer. It does use a wheel lug size of 1/2 inch by 20. And the hub diameter, which is this large hole right here in the center, it's gonna measure 78.1 millimeters. The load capacity on the wheel itself is 2,200 pounds. And this whole tire and wheel assembly is a high-quality tire and wheel assembly that does meet the DOT, Department of Transportation specifications. But that should do it for a look at the Kenda Loadstar ST215/65R17 Radial Trailer Tire in a Load Range C, mounted on this Sendel 17 inch matte black aluminum wheel.
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