Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire with 13" Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C

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• Can I Upgrade from 12 Inch Wheels to 13 Inch Wheels on a Boat Trailer
  Generally speaking, it is not a huge deal to upgrade one size (12" to 13") so long as you have clearance but the other thing to make note of is the surface area on the hub. If you have a 2,000 lb trailer axle then your hub is likely only rated for use with 8"-12" wheels but if you have a 3,500 lb trailer axle then your hub is likely rated for use with 13"-15" wheels. However, there are hubs for either axle that will allow you to upgrade/degrade wheels so if you can confirm your axle capacity...
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• Do Trailer Wheel and Tire Combinations Come Balanced
  The ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire with 13" Galvanized Wheel # AM31952, is received from our supplier with the tire mounted on the wheel, the supplier does not balance the combination, but when the tire is installed on the wheel they will line the high (heavy) spot on the tire with the low (light) spot on the wheel. This does not completely balance the tire and wheel combination but it does eliminate any excessive out of balance condition. In most cases this method of lining up the...
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• Can 12 inch Trailer Tire Be Upgraded to 13 inch Trailer Wheel and Tire
  An ST145/R12 tire like the Kenda Karrier S-Trail # AM10140 measures 21.3 inches in diameter when inflated and is 5.7 wide. The smallest 13 inch tire is ST175/80R13 quite a bit bigger, measuring 24.1 inches in diameter and 7 inches wide. You'll need to measure to determine if you have clearance. If so, and if you have a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern there are a number of options available for this tire with different styles of wheel (if you are unsure of your exact bolt pattern you can...
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• Galvanized Steel Wheel and Tire Combo with Tire Size ST175/80R13
  The best priced wheel and tire combo we carry with a 5 on 4-1/2 inch lug pattern, has a ST175/80R13 tire mounted to it, and the rim is made of galvanized steel would be the part # AM31952. I attached a review video to the right for this part number as well.
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• Do Trailer Tires Need to Be Balanced
  It is not a requirement to balance trailer tires like you do for your vehicle tires. The reason for this is because the trailer tires have a tendency to "throw weights". This means that the weights come off the wheels. This can happen for a number of reasons, but it is not uncommon for the weights to be thrown off when towing a trailer empty (the trailer bounces excessively because of the no load conditions) or when making very tight turns on tandem or tri axle trailers. Furthermore,...
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• Can an ST185/80R13 Trailer Tire be Replaced with an ST175/80R13 Trailer Tire
  If the trailer is supposed to have 185/80-13 tires on it, then you should stick with that tire size and use # AM3S334. This is the correct size tire with a galvanized wheel. The only difference is this is a bias tire and not a radial. A bias tire the cords inside run at a 32 degree angle from the direction of travel and on a radial tire, the cords run 90 degrees across the width of the tire. If you go with a smaller 175 tire and wheel combo, it will be about a half inch more narrow,...
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• Speed Rating for Kenda Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire with 13" Wheel # AM31952
  The Kenda Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire # AM31952 referenced in your question has a maximum speed rating of 65 mph, which is the standard for most trailer tires unless otherwise listed. This radial tire has a maximum load of 1,360 pounds at 50 psi. I have attached a short video demonstration on this tire and wheel combo that you can also check out.
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• Changing ST185/80-13 Tire Size on Shorelander Boat Trailer
  Because the size of both tires is so similar, you can certainly use the # AM31952 as a replacement. An ST185/80-13 tire will typically be slightly larger in diameter and width than an ST175/80-13 tire, but only by around 1/4 inch. Although the # AM31952 has a higher load rating than your existing tires, this higher rating will not provide any additional capacity over and above the capacity of your axle. For instance, lets say that your boat trailer uses a 2,000 lb axle. Two of the...
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• Can a Trailer with 12 Inch Tires and Wheels be Upgraded to 14 Inch Tires and Wheels
  You do not necessarily have to change the axles or suspension to go to a larger tire size. What you will need to do though is determine how much space there is from the inside tire side wall and the trailer frame and how much space is available above the tire (if the trailer has fenders that could interfere with a larger size). Then you can determine if a larger tire will even fit. If you could look at the tires you have now and tell me the size I can tell you how much larger a 14 inch...
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• What to Consider when Going from a 175/80B13 Tire Size to a 185/80R13
  The difference in diameter between the two tire sizes you listed is .3 of an inch. I highly doubt that difference would cause an issue, but just to be safe you should still check to be sure that when the suspension of the trailer compresses that would not cause interference. You also will be going from a bias ply tire to a radial which is also an upgrade since radials tend to run cooler and wear better. I attached a couple helpful FAQ articles on trailer tires for you to check out also.
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• Do the Tow Vehicle Tires and Trailer Tires have to All be the Same Type of Tire Bias or Radial
  As long as the tires on your trailer are the same construction type on both sides (either bias ply or radial) it will be fine. The tire style doesn't have to match what the vehicle has. Most all vehicle tires, with some exceptions, are radial nowadays anyway.
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• Radial 175/80R13 Trailer Tire or Bias Ply 185/80D13 Trailer Tire for a 2005 StarCraft RV
  You should have no problem going with a 185/80R13 tire to replace the 175/80D13 that you currently have. These sizes both fit the same size rims and the 185 would only be about .3 of an inch taller, so unless you had some super tight fender clearances it would fit just fine. Also the D13 in the old tire size indicates that you had a bias ply tire, the R13 in the new size you are considering is an upgrade since this means it is a radial tire. However, in the 185 size there is only bias...
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• Upgraded 13 Inch Wheels/Tires for a Pontoon Boat Trailer
  The new 175/80-13 tire will be 3-1/2" larger in diameter than the old 205/65-10 tire you have now. This means you will lose around 1-3/4" of clearance. I recommend that you have at least 3" so you will be close but ultimately the choice is up to you. The next size down would be a 145/80-12 (Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire part # AM10140 with Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel part # AM20134) and you will only loose around 1/2" with this size.
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• Recommended Wheel and Tire with a 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern to Lower a Trailer by a Few Inches
  In order for you to have a lower trailer you will have to go with a 12-inch wheel and tire combo. A 13-inch tire will only yield a 1/10th inch drop. The wheel and tire I recommend is the Karrier radial # AM31215. It will have a ply rating of 10 and a 1,520 pound maximum load at 80 psi. If this capacity is high enough for the gross trailer weight, then you can use it. With this tire and wheel combo you will see nearly a 3-inch drop. The reason I would go with a radial tire is it flexes...
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• Options For 13-Inch Tires And Wheels To Be Used As A Spare On Boat Trailer
  We have tire wheel combos that have a 185/80-13 tire but they are all Bias-ply and not radials like you said you are using. The 13-inch radial tire or combo we offer is a 175/80-13. I have attached a link to the tires and tire/wheel combos we offer you can check out. If you are looking for a combo you will need to know the wheel bolt pattern of the wheels you need for your trailer. I have also attached a link to a helpful article that explains how to determine the wheel bolt pattern...
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• Radial Trailer Tire Recommendation
  The closest radial tire we offer to the size you mentioned is the Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire, part # AM10199. This is a load range C radial, special trailer tire that has a maximum load capacity of 1360 lbs at 50 psi. this tire would be approximately 1/2 inch smaller diameter in size than the tire size you rerferenced. We do offer a tire that is the size you mentioned but it is a bias ply tire. It is the Loadstar ST185/80D13 Bias Trailer Tire, part # AM1ST79. This is a...
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• Are There Replacements Available for 165/65R13 Tires?
  We do not carry 165/65R13 tires and the closest we can offer is 175/80R13. These tires are going to be larger in diameter by 2.6 inches and be 0.4 inches wider. The 175/80R13 tire and wheel combinations we offer are going to commonly have a 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern such as the Kenda Karrier # AM31952. I have added a link to a help article on determining bolt pattern for you to take a look at, as well as a link to our selection of 175/80R13 tire and wheel combinations.
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• Tread Depth of the Tire on the Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Tire w Galvanized Wheel # AM31952
  I went out into our warehouse to measure the tread depth of the tire on the Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire with 13" Galvanized Wheel # AM31952 and found it to be .3 of an inch. The speed rating for the tire is the same for nearly all trailer tires at 65 miles per hour. I attached a review video and a help article for trailer tires for you to check out as well.
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• Replacement for Out of Balance Galvanized Wheels
  If your wheels are bent I recommend replacing them. You will need to know your wheel's bolt pattern; if you do not know the bolt pattern you can take a look at the help article I've added which goes over how to figure it out. For example, the Kenda Karrier Karrier # AM31952 has a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern and 175/80R13 sized tire with a load range of C, which has a maximum capacity of 1,360 lbs at 50 psi. I've added a link to our page with each of our wheel and tire assemblies for...
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• What Size Spare Tire Carrier Stud Is Needed for the Karrier ST175/80R13 Tire with Wheel
  The Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire with 13" Galvanized Wheel part # AM31952 works with 1/2"-20 wheel studs like the Kodiak Wheel Stud part # K12WB2. If you are looking for a spare tire carrier for this, the Fulton Economy Spare Tire Carrier with Wheel Nut Lock part # FETCSTL0701 has the 1/2"-20 size you need and is an excellent option since it comes with a lock. I have attached a list of all other spare tire carriers we have for you as well.
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• Will Kenda 175/80-13 Loadstar be Able to Hold Weight of 1983 Calkins Boat Trailer with Boat
  If your 1983 Calkins boat trailer is rated for 2,375 lbs GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) then the Loadstar ST175/80D13 Bias Trailer Tire # AM3S140, which has a load range C (1,360 lbs at 50 psi), will be able to handle the weight. I am not sure how much your whole setup weighs so it might be best to take it by a weigh station just to be sure you know how much it all weighs. You are correct that automobile tires are not suited for trailer usage and so switching the correct tire/wheels...
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• What Size Radial Tires to Replace Existing B78-13ST Load Range B Tires on Boat Trailer
  The B78-13 tire you have corresponds to a ST175/80-13 tire size. Radial tires are an excellent choice. They tend to run cooler than bias-ply tires, which will lead to longer tire life. If you are needing the tire only, we offer that size in a radial load range D (1610 lb capacity @ 65 psi) or a load range C (1360 lbs @ 50 psi). The load D tire is part # AM10210, the load range C tire is part # AM10199. If your present wheels have a 5 lug on 4-1/2 inch bolt circle, we offer a load...
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• Is the Contender with Silver Mod Wheel Recommended for Salt Water Applications
  Although the Contender ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 13" Silver Mod Wheel # AC13R45SMQ that you referenced is a great tire and wheel combination, but we do have a better option that will resist salt water more. The Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 13" Galvanized Wheel # AM31952 is definitely the better was to go for your application. It utilizes the same tire, but the wheel has a galvanized finish which does a much better job at resisting harsh chemicals like salt than...
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• Replacement ST175/80D-13 Load Range C Galvanized Wheel/Tire Combo for 2012 Trailstar Boat Trailer
  We do indeed offer the wheel/tire combo you're looking for. The # AM3S160 features a 175/80-13 bias-ply load range C tire mounted on a 13 x 4-1/2 inch galvanized rim with a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern. If you'd prefer a cooler-running radial tire of the same size and load range on the same wheel, use part # AM31952. Assuming you have 1/2-20 lug nuts, we offer solid stainless lug nuts as part # KALN1375S, which are sold individually. For a less expensive option, there's a steel lug nut...
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• Need ST175/70R13 Radial Tire And Galvanized Wheel 5 On 4-1/2 Inch For 1989 Bass Tracker Trailer
  On your 1989 Bass Tracker trailer you will need to check the side of your tire and see what load range is on your current tire. It will be either a load range C (6 ply rated) which has a maximum load of 1,360 lbs. at 50 psi. or a load range D (8 ply rated) with a maximum load of 1,610 at 65 psi. I have both of the load ranges available in the ST175/80R13 radial tire size with a 5 on 4-1/2 galvanized wheel. The Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire with 13 Inch Galvanized Wheel - 5...
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• Can Trailer Tires be Upgraded from ST145/R12 to ST175/80R13
  Since the 21.3 inch diameter and 5.7 inch width of a ST145/R12 tire and wheel like the Kenda Karrier # AM31202 are the widest, in order to get larger and wider tires/wheels you need to upgrade to a ST175/80R13, which measure 24 inches in diameter and 7 inches wide. You can do this so long as the larger tire will still allow you to have at least 3" of clearance from the top of the tire to your fender and at least 1" of clearance between the inside of the tire and your trailer's frame rail. You...
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• Can 14 inch Trailer Wheel and Tire be Replaced with 13 inch Wheel and Tire
  Going with a different wheel and tire size is a pretty common thing for people who tow. It would be just a matter of matching the bolt pattern and picking the size you want. For a ST185/80D13 we have the part # AM3S334 which comes with a bias ply tire or we have the more common tire size of ST175/80R13 like the # AM31952. These both have the standard 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern which is what a 14 inch trailer wheel would have.
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