Trailer Tires and Wheels
- What is the Difference Between Load Range C and D ST175/80D13 Trailer Tires
The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like… view full answer... - How to Select Trailer Tires with Correct Load Range Rating for Trailer Gross Weight
Your math is correct in your trailer weight load example. If a fully-loaded tandem axle trailer weighs 4000-lbs then each of the 4 tires will bear 1/4th of that load, or 1000-lbs. In this case a tire rated for 1300-lbs would provide a good safety… view full answer... - Best Trailer Tire Recommendation for Size ST235/85R16
The best tire for a trailer is going to be based on a few things. You will want to go with a tire that has a weight capacity that is higher than what your trailer would call for when loaded, and has a speed rating that is higher than the speeds you… view full answer... - Best Trailer Tire Recommendation to Replace ST205/75R14 Load Range C
The best option we have for your trailer would be the Taskmaster part #TR20514 which is a ST205/75R14 like what you have in a Load Range C. Going with a higher capacity tire when not needed really won't gain you anything, but this tire has a… view full answer... - What Size Trailer Tires Will Replace B78-13 Trailer Tires
A trailer tire size 175/80-13 will replace either an A78-13 or B78-13 trailer tire. A 175/80-13 is going to have 3 load ratings: B at 1,100 pounds at 35 psi, C at 1,360 pounds at 50 psi, and D at 1,610 pounds at 65 psi. This size will have a diameter… view full answer... - Can I Replace 155/80R13 Tires with 175/80 R13 Tires on a Boat Trailer
I did some calculations on the tire sizes and found that the difference between the 175/80R13 and the 155/80R13 is pretty small. The 175/80 is 24 inches inches tall whereas the 155/80 is 22.7 inches tall for a difference of 1.3 inches total, but that… view full answer... - What is the Difference Between Load Range B and C Trailer Tires
Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same… view full answer... - Can a 5.30-12 Size Tire be Replaced with a ST145/R12 Size Tire
Since both a ST145/R12 size tire, like the Kenda Karrier S-Trail #AM10130, and a 5.30-12 size tire, like the Kenda K353 #AM10068, fit a 12 inch wheel, a ST145/R12 size tire can replace a 5.30-12 size tire. Keep in mind that these tires do have… view full answer... - What Size Trailer Rim Should be Used for a 205/75-15 Trailer Tire
For a trailer tire, the narrowest option rim for any given tire is going to be the best option. For a 205/75-15, the best option would be a 5 inch rim. The reason that narrower is better is because it provides more support for the tire. Since trailer… view full answer... - What is the Difference Between the Load Range D and E for the Tire Size ST145R12
Load range D has a capacity of 1,220 lbs at 65 psi, whereas load range E has a capacity of 1,520 lbs at 80 psi. Basically the only difference between the two is the weight capacity. With trailer tires you always want to have them inflated to their… view full answer... - Can Load Range D Tire be Used Instead of Load Range C on a 30 Foot Rockwood 5th Wheel Trailer
A higher load range tire has a higher ply rating but it will also produce a rougher ride and could have a psi rating that exceeds the capacity of the wheel or, more likely, the valve stem. The size you have now, 225/75-15 load range C, is rated for… view full answer... - Which Trailer Tire Size is best for a Jet Ski Trailer that has 4.80-12 Tires
Increasing tire width will not really benefit you in any significant way. You would see a slight increase in stability, but if the trailer already rides pretty straight, you may not see any improvement. The 5.30-12 tires would also make the trailer… view full answer...