Is this right For you? Product Expert Mary E says:
Yes, if you:
Tow frequently in windy conditions or by passing semis - wider tire provides additional stability
Have to do some off-roading to get to the lake or ocean
Need a higher weight capacity to support your heavy boat
No, if you:
Top-quality, bias trailer tire has been rigorously tested to ensure that it exceeds Department of Transportation standards. This tire fits 10" x 6" wheels; its maximum load is 1,650 lbs at 90 psi. Lowest Prices for the best trailer tires and wheels from Kenda. Loadstar K399 Bias Trailer Tire - 205/65-10 - Load Range E part number AM1HP56 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-496-5010 for expert service.
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Kenda Trailer Tires and Wheels
Tire Only
10 Inch
205/65-10
Load Range E
Bias Ply Tire
N - 87 mph
Kenda
Top-quality, bias trailer tire has been rigorously tested to ensure that it exceeds Department of Transportation standards. This tire fits 10" x 6" wheels; its maximum load is 1,650 lbs at 90 psi.
Features:
Great for off-road and agricultural use
Provides superior stability
Reduces rolling resistance for a smooth ride
Exceeds DOT requirements
Specs:
Fits: 10" x 6" rims
Tire size: 205/65-10
Section width: 8.4"
Outer diameter (when inflated): 20.4"
Capacity:
Load range: E
Ply rating: 10
Maximum load: 1,650 lbs at 90 psi
Maximum speed: 87 mph (speed rating N)
5-Year limited warranty
1-Year worry-free guarantee
1-Year Worry-Free Guarantee
This tire has a 1-year worry-free guarantee. If within the first 12 months the tire is damaged in any way, it will be replaced at no charge.
Bias Tires vs. Radial Tires
Bias ply tires are designed for off-road or agricultural applications. They are built with thick, durable nylon cords that are positioned at a 30- to 45-degree angle to the direction of travel. The layers alternate in a crisscross pattern, making the sidewalls stiffer so that the entire tire is able to flex easily. As a result, the tire provides a smooth ride and improved handling when trailering on uneven surfaces.
Loadstar K399 Bias Trailer Tire - 205/65-10 - Load Range E - AM1HP56
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (2334 Customer Reviews)
Top-quality, bias trailer tire has been rigorously tested to ensure that it exceeds Department of Transportation standards. This tire fits 10" x 6" wheels; its maximum load is 1,650 lbs at 90 psi.
by: Christopher 07/04/2020
Well I'm not sure how long the 2 tires for my trailer took to arrive after I ordered, but it wasnt long. Had some rims from the local RV outfit that came with the range C or D. I had em mounted and balanced. Never come balanced from the local. So I wanted to see if it made a smoother pull on the pavement and I believe it did, in conjunction with a much better looking heavier duty tire with a different tread pattern as well.
I have a 7x14 custom utility trailer that's pretty heavy duty with a flipped 5' axle which puts me flush with the outer of the deck and the sidewalls. I'm hoping to get 3 of my trips out of these without any signs of needing replaced from wear and tear. Theres about 20 miles a trip on a rocky grated road that the C and Ds didnt handle too well after 2 or 3 of these treks. So that why 4 stars for now, but so far so good. If E-trailer will send me another review link in a year I will be happy to give a complete review then.
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Its been a year and Ive only done the trek once and a few other smaller trips since.. the tires still look new a d beefy and my ride is smooth as ever.. I feel like these are gona last much longer than anything in the past.. great tires and would recommend to a to anyone who needs a good heavy duty tire that gives piece of mind.
Christopher S - 07/05/2021
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by: Larry05/25/2022
Tires look good with good tread pattern. They arrived as promised in a couple of days. I will have them installed on the boat trailer in the next couple of days. My current tires are loadstar and have held up quite well considering they are 15 years old.1302244
by: Robert03/18/2022
My Coleman Popup trailer had cheap tires from Tractor supply that at the time were needed on a short turn basis. But I pull my trailer long distances (1500 miles in one week once)and on roads that have snow and heavy rain. Those tires were not designed for high speed highway driving (hard for me to keep it at the speed limit!). To say these tires are a upgrade is a understatement. Much heavier construction (5 ply sidewall vs 2), much deeper tread, tread that wraps around the tire, night and day. Now I feel much better making those late night drives home from the High School Mountain Bike races which are 4 hours from home and I use this trailer a lot for.1274178
by: David 08/06/2020
these were the tires i wanted for my trailer not what some dealer told me would work the reason is my trailer is used for getting a ton of pellets at a time needed load rating that would work my trailer is 30 years old it is a newway from a kit sold by grossmans 3300lb axle still use it every week856777
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they are performing well no issues holding air only had to put air in them a couple of times to bring them up to the desired pressure over all preform well
david C - 08/08/2021
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by: Allan05/12/2022
Just received the tires and mounted them on my wheels. Excellent service and good looking trailer tires. I am happy so far.1297261
by: Dean 01/05/2022
I had a little mixup when I ordered these tires.Sent a email an it was taken care of quickly.Have had excellent service from the people and products a etraler!1237198
by: Jaiy03/06/2022
Everyone was very responsive and friendly to work with. Questions were answered in less than 24 hours. We were kept informed every step of the way as to the status of our order. The only problem we had was the tire we ordered was back ordered for several months.1269455
by: Michael05/14/2022
Got it in great time and mounted it and got it on the trailer fast !1297986
by: Glenn C.07/11/2016
We were on a trip & 2,000-mi. from home. I kept having to add air to keep the pressure near 90-psi as recommended by the car-dolly mfgr; then, noticed several spits of approx. 1" in both of the Kenda tires on our car-dolly. So, I ordered a pair of Kenda tires from etrailer.com to replace them with, to avoid possible problems getting home with our family car.
After arriving safely home, I found info online, that etrailer had been replacing (for free) leaking Kenda tires, with splits in them. I sent a couple of photos of my tires in an email, asking for relief. etrailer sent me two new replacement tires (for free). I also found online that the car-dolly mfgr. has now changed its recommendation to only carry 75-psi in the tires!
Thank you, etrailer.com!270629
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Very well! We have taken a 4,500-mile trip with the car on the dolly, with the new replacement Kenda tires, using the lower tire pressure, with no problems. Thanks, again for replacing those leaking tires at no cost to me!
Glenn D - 07/11/2017
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by: David02/07/2018
I ordered a pair of LOADSTAR K399 205/65 -10 Load Range E bias tires late on Friday evening and they arrived before noon the following Tuesday , a day quicker than expected. The tires arrived well packaged and in great shape. I haven't had a chance to have the tires mount yet, but I don't anticipate any problems at this point. Although it can be a challenge to locate a vendor that carries these size tires, they are exact OEM replacement tires to fit my Acme EZE-Tow car dolly. A job well done etrailer!473574
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I mounted them, with balance beads, and they have driven and worn wonderfully on my car dolly, both loaded and unloaded. I would definitely purchase them again and recommend them to all.
David - 02/07/2019
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by: Lionel 06/03/2021
Good price and great quality. 1054868
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Still holding up. Im very happy with the tires and wheels I purchased for my 98 suntracker.I would definitely recommend
Lionel - 06/04/2022
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by: David01/23/2020
I recently purchased a used pontoon that needed tires. After some research, I decided a 10 ply tire or load range E (LRE) would be best. Etrailer.com had the best price and they also offered free shipping on orders over $100. The tires look great and shipping was very fast. I will be getting all of my future trailer supplies from etrailer.com740335
Great company to deal with. Tires came fast and just as ordered. Will definitely use again!1345603
by: Joe 08/12/2022
Great job, the order came in early. thank you1354745
by: Kenneth 08/04/2022
Ordered on Sunday and tire arrived on Thursday perfect match1346610
by: chris09/23/2015
Received the items today and at first look they look great. The tires seem to be of high quality as does the tire/wheel combo.
The tire/wheel combo come ready to roll and full if air. These are going on a 24' pontoon trailer that will be going from Ga to Va and back to Ga in October so I will try and remember to update this review as soon as I get back.
So far etralier has done another outstanding job 227180
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Still going strong with no issues.
chris - 09/23/2016
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by: Nate07/12/2019
I just had these mounted. I have not put them on the trailer yet. But just hands on and visual inspection these tires are going to be just what I needed. The pontoon I bought a few years back came with under weight rated tires on it. They were the cheap ones you grab already mounted at places like [local big box stores]. They were C rated. I could literally see the tires wearing after a round trip to the ramp which is only about 25 miles total round trip at most. After the trip to the ramp they were always hot to the touch. One developed a bubble and that's why I ordered these. etrailer had the best price I found anywhere for E rated tires. Shipping was quick as well. They came in a box that protected them. All other tires I have ever gotten were taped up and loose.
When these tires are mounted they have a flat look like a tire should not the rounded ballooned out look that the lighted duty ones have. The bead and side wall is extremely thick. These tires weigh several more pounds each than the old C rated ones. Some of that was the tread worn down but most of that is due to the extra plys and rubber used in them.
I will try to update once they are mounted and I have towed with them.669316
by: Art C.12/28/2015
As always, etrailer pulled through for me again. I ordered trailer tires in Load Range D., but the supplier was out of them. etrailer offered the Load Range E tire for the same price because they were available in their warehouse. Thank you etrailer! I received the tires quickly and mounted them for my long road trip. Thank you again!234442
by: Anna 04/14/2021
Ordered these trailer tire for our Fleet carts, wheels are excellent quality. etrailer was great to work with, the wheels were boxes nicely delivered in great shape. Will definitely use etrailer in the future.1010353
by: Matt05/07/2022
Arrived early. 1295427
by: Bradd01/22/2021
This is the third set of Loadstar tires I have put on my Triton trailer. The trailer pulls very straight with these tires. They have held up well. I do suggest you cover the tires when not using the trailer to prevent cracking. Also move the trailer every two months to avoid flat spots or cracks as the tires age.941322
by: Kerry01/07/2019
Well, I am really not sure how to rate this tire.... but what I can do is share my experience. I purchased these tires for my Triton 14' aluminum trailer for an upcoming trip of about 700 miles round trip. Worked fine on the way down with no load... coming back, not so much. I had no more than 700 lbs on the trailer when about 3/4 of the way back home the driver side tire blew out doing 70 MPH on a six lane highway with me in the middle lane. Busted my aluminum rim when it hit the pavement. I had verified before I left that each tire had 90 PSI in each as stated.... so, needless to say I am now SUPER leery of the other tire I have on the other side. There was no warning prior, no weaving, no pull, just a loud POP and that was it.... 595525
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Bias ply tires are designed for off-road or agricultural applications. They are not typically used for highway use.
-- Heather A - 01/08/2019
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by: Andrea09/03/2019
It was not going well. No one was able to even order a tire for a 10 inch rim. So I did my own search and found the exact tire that came with my car dolly as original equipment. With such a good price and free shipping, l'm glad I found etrailer.com. It will be my go to site in the future. Andrea W.697424
by: Paul03/24/2022
Prompt delivery and fit perfectly. Would definitely deal with this company again.1276777
by: Brian10/31/2019
Perfect fit for replacement of 20.5 - 8.0 x 10 on our camper. Solid tire with great performance. Can't beat the price here or the service/shipping. Thanks for all the support and information you all provide!721179
The more modern size for the 20.5 x 8.0-10 tires on the older Coleman Camper are 205/65-10 tires. I recommend to replace all of your tires with part # AM1HP56. The Kenda Loadstar Bias Trailer Tire is a load Range E that is designed to handle 1,650 lbs at 90 psi with a 87 MPH speed rating. They also come with a 5-Year limited warranty. The Kenda tires are reliable and will replace your older tires without any issues. I recommend to replace all of them at the same time to prevent any uneven... view full answer...
In regards to trailer tires like the Loadstar K399 Bias Trailer Tire part # AM1HP56, they don't wear out by mileage but rather age. At around 6-7 years from the date of manufacturer assuming they were cared for properly they will start to dry rot and need replaced. view full answer...
The Kenda # AM1HP56 tire you'd looked at is a bias-ply. Radial tires run more smoothly and cooler for highway use than bias ply tires do, but folks have been using bias ply tires on the highway for years without issue. If you keep the tires properly inflated, keep your speeds down to a reasonable level (just because a tire carries an 87 mph speed rating does NOT mean it's safe to pull a trailer that fast) and don't overload the trailer, the # AM1HP56 would work very well for you. view full answer...
I'll start out by saying that you shouldn't need to replace your wheels if you switch from bias to radial tires, or vice versa; so that shouldn't dictate what you need to do. With that said, I may have a solution for you but we do not have a 20.5x8x10 tire available. However, the Loadstar # AM1HP56 are very close in size at 20.4 x 8.4 x 10 and will provide you with a durable bias ply tire. Bias ply tires are generally built for handling trailer loads a little bit better than radial tires;... view full answer...
The 20x8.00-10 is an old way of measuring and the new size that you need is 205/65-10. This would be a very close match and fits your 10 inch wheel just fine.
The part # AM1HP56 would be a great solution as this is the correct size and it has a capacity of 1,650 lbs at 90 psi. view full answer...
We do have exactly what you're looking for to replace the tires of your Apache Mesa Trailer, and occasionally across different years or owners replacing tires/wheels, sizes are going to vary. The biggest difference between these two tires is the size wheels they're mounted on (8 inch wheels vs 10 inch) and a slight difference in height/width. As long as you've got 205/65-10 tires currently, those are what you'd want to replace them with.
To replace the 205-65-10 tires on your trailer you'll... view full answer...
You wouldn't be able to install a tire designed for a 8 inch wheel on a 10 inch rim so if you are looking for just a tire replacement you would need to stay with the size you have now like part # AM1HP56.
The outer diameter of the two tire sizes are much different so you would not be able to use different sizes on two of your four wheels either. view full answer...
Because a trailer doesn't propel itself or have a steering axle, having the wheels perfectly balanced isn't as crucial as it would be on a passenger vehicle. However, if you are purchasing the tires only and are having them mounted to wheels you already have, having the tire shop balance them wouldn't cost too much and certainly couldn't hurt. view full answer...
There are a few possibilities that could be causing your trailer tires to blowout.
First, the air pressure could be to high or to low. You would need to ensure you are inflating the tires to the maximum psi. Trailer tires are built with a thicker sidewall than passenger tires. When they are underinflated the thicker sidewall causes excessive heat build up.
Secondly, the tires could be overloaded. You will need to compare the gross trailer weight to the capacity of the tires to determine... view full answer...
Excessive tire wear on just one tire of a tandem axle trailer could indicate a few things. First, and the easiest to check, it could be a problem with some component of the suspension. You will want to inspect the suspension on that side and look for signs of excessive wear such as egg-shaped holes, bent or broken pieces. If you are not sure you could compare the bad side of the trailer with the good side.
Another possible issue is that there is something wrong with the running gear at... view full answer...
The Kenda Loadstar tire you referenced, part # AM1HP56 does NOT require a tube. Because it is specifically designed for use without a tube, trying to use one would cause too much heat build-up and result in premature failure of the tire. view full answer...
The 205/65-10 is the closest match to a 20.5x8-10 tire size. The 205 will be 20-1/2 inches tall and 8.3 inches wide.
There are different load ranges for the tire and different bolt patters of the wheels for a total of 20 options, see link to the right.
I have included a link to our help article that explains how to determine bolt pattern. For the load range you will need one that has the capacity that meets or exceeds the existing tires.
It is always a good idea to replace tires and... view full answer...
The trailer tires that we carry, like # AM1HP56, are rated for up to 65 miles per hour. I do not recommend running then any faster than that because they can build up excess heat. Since trailer tires are built with a thicker sidewall than vehicle tires they also need to be inflated to the maximum psi as indicated on the tire. If under inflated this will lead to excessive heat build up and the tire can fail. I have included a link to our tire FAQ for you. view full answer...
The modern size that replaces the old 20.5x8-10 would be ST205/60-10. I have included a link to all of the tires, and tire and wheel combos, we carry in this size. Tire # AM1HP56 that you have referenced is this new size and it is rated for 1,650 pounds at 90 psi. I have included some links to tire FAQ articles for you. view full answer...
They should last longer than 1,000 miles unless it was a really tough 1,000 miles. I mean extreme heat and rough terrain. To maximize the life of a trailer tire you should always have them inflated to the maximum psi as indicated on the tire. In this case, # AM1HP56 is rated for 1,650 pounds at 90 psi.
The tires are also rated for a maximum speed of 65 miles per hour. Going faster than that would increase the wear.
If the tires are not wearing evenly all around the tire then there could... view full answer...
When replacing tires, you will want to make sure that if you go to a different size that the new size will fit. You will need to measure around the existing tire to see how much clearance there is between the tire and trailer frame and fenders if so equipped. If the new size is larger than the clearance you have, the new size will not fit. This is generally not a concern when going with a smaller tire.
A 205/60-10 tire is going to by 8.077 inches wide and 19.69 inches tall. The closest... view full answer...
The two tire sizes you mentioned are very similar but the 18x8.5-10 is 1/2 an inch wider. Aside from that they are the same height at 18 inches and fit a 10 inch rim.
The two sizes you mentioned aren't standard trailer tire sizes though. The closest size that we offer is the 205/65-10 like part # AM1HP56 which is the same width but 2-1/2 inches taller. view full answer...
When you use a tube with a tubeless tire it will cause the tires to generate excessive heat. And heat is the number one enemy of tires. Based on this it is not recommended.
I would strongly recommend you avoid using a tube with the Kenda Tire part # AM1HP56. view full answer...
I do not recommend running down the highway with your 4.80/4.00-8 trailer tires at 75-80 mph. Most 4.80/4.00-8 trailer tires have a maximum speed rating of 65 mph which will need to be adhered to unless otherwise stated on the tire with an alphabetic character such as "L" or "N".
In order to obtain a trailer tire with a higher speed rating you would need to switch to a larger size like a 205/65-10 which measures 20.5" diameter x 8.1" wide. For this, I recommend the Loadstar K399 Bias Trailer... view full answer...
Loadstar K399 Bias Trailer Tire - 205/65-10 - Load Range E Item # AM1HP56 is a great option for you. It is rated higher than your existing tires, 1,650 lbs at 90 psi, so I do recommend replacing all of the tires at the same time. I have linked a video review of this tire for you. view full answer...
For just the tire, we have the Loadstar K399 Bias Trailer Tire - 205/65-10 - Load Range E # AM1HP56 which has a 10 ply rating. It has a load capacity of 1650 lbs at 90 psi and has a speed rating of up to 87 mph.
I have linked the page to all of your options with a combined tire and wheel. view full answer...
The modern day size for a 20.5 x 8 x 10 sized tire is 205/65-10. Based on this information, I recommend The Kenda Loadstar Bias Trailer Tire Item # AM1HP56. It is a top-quality bias tire that is great for all terrains and provides a smooth ride. It fits 10 inch x 6 inch rims and has a maximum capacity of 1,650-lbs at 90 psi. It has a maximum speed of 87 mph.
Additional information attached. view full answer...
On any trailer tire, including one similar to yours such as the 205/65-10 load range E Loadstar # AM1HP56, you always want to inflate the tire to the maximum psi, which on this tire is 90. Doing this will give you the best performance, allowing the tire to wear more slowly and allow for optimum gas mileage. view full answer...
The modern tire size equivalent to the 20.5 x 8 - 10 is the 205/65-10 which is basically an exact replacement for what you have. The most popular tire we have in that size is the part # AM1HP56 which would work great. view full answer...
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