Kenda 215/60-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C

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• Replacement Trailer Tire Options for 215/60-8 Trailer Tires
  Tire size 215/60-8 is the size you will need to be looking at. You will also want to make sure you get the same load range. Tire size 215/60-8 comes in three load ranges, B has the lowest capacity, C is in the middle, and D has the highest. Load range will be indicated in a block of information on the tire side wall after the tire size. Having a higher capacity does not increase the capacity of the trailer. I have included a link to all of the tires and tire and wheel combos that we carry...
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• Is 18.5x8.5x8 The Same Tire Size As 18.5x8.5 5 on 4-1/2 Listed On Tire and Wheel, # AM3H310
  The Kenda Trailer Tire and Wheel, # AM3H310, has a 18.3 inches diameter and a 8.9 inches overall width on the 8 inch tire. That is the same measurement you have on your tire. So that will be the right tire for your trailer. The tire is also listed on the tire as being a 215/60-8, which is the new metric sizing for that tire size. Our part number also lists the wheel bolt pattern, which is 5 on 4-1/2 inches. Most trailer tires that are smaller than 15 inches and have 5 bolts, have a 5...
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• Should I Run Lower PSI In My Trailer Tires When Towing An Empty Trailer With My 1993 Jeep YJ
  You always want to have the tires on your trailer inflated to the maximum tire pressure as specified on the tire. If you run the trailer tires at a lower PSI, the thicker sidewall of the trailer tires would cause the tires to heat up quicker and would reduce the life of the tires. I have linked an FAQ on trailer tires that you may find as a useful reference.
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• Tread Depth of the Tire on Kenda 215/60-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel # AM3H310
  I went out into our warehouse and measured the tread depth of the tire on the Kenda 215/60-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel # AM3H310 and found it to be 1/4 of an inch.
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• What Causes Trailer Tires to Cup
  What you describe is called 'cupping', where the tire looks like something's been taking bites out of it. Usually cupping on a tire is caused by the tire bouncing on the road, which can have many causes. Check the air pressure in your trailer tires. A trailer tire should be kept inflated to the maximum air pressure listed on the tire sidewall. Also make sure the weight rating of your tires is not being exceeded. Having one or more wheel/tires out of balance could also be causing the problem,...
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• Weight Rating on Combination Tire and Wheels for Trailer
  When a tire and wheel like the Kenda 215/60-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel # AM3H310 are rated for max capacity of 935 lbs at 50 psi, then each axle will be able to carry 1870 lbs unless the axle capacity is less than the rated wheel and tire capacity. Whatever is the weakest component in your system (whether axle, springs, hubs, tires, or wheels) that weakest component's rating becomes your max capacity. Let me know if you have further questions.
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• What is the Speed Rating for the Kenda 215/60-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel AM3H310
  Nearly all trailer tires are limited at 65 miles per hour as the max speed they go. If you exceed this rating the tire can build excessive heat and fail. I attached a review video for this wheel/tire as well as a help article on trailer tires for you to check out as well.
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• Common 5 Bolt Patterns for Trailer Wheels
  The most common 5 bolt pattern is 5 on 4-1/2. However, 5 bolt patterns also come 5 on 4-3/4, 5 on 5, and 5 on 5-1/2. It is important to know the bolt pattern before you buy new wheels to ensure a proper fit. I have attached an article on how to determine the bolt pattern of your wheel for you.
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• Availability of 18.5-8.5-8 Tire with 5 Lug Wheel
  I believe you meant to type the tire size 18.5-8.5-8 which we have on 5 lug wheels like the # AM3H310 which has a painted white wheel.
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• Difference Between Bias Ply And Radial Ply Trailer Tires And What Does Load Range Mean
  The main difference between bias ply and radial ply tire is how the tire is constructed. The cords underneath the tire are run in different directions. On a bias tire, the cords run at a 32 degree angle from the direction of travel and on a radial tire, the cords will run at 90 degrees from direction of travel, or across the tire from wheel lip to wheel lip. Because of the construction of a radial tire, the tire has more flex and will allow for more ground contact. That will improve traction...
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• What Does Ply Rating Mean on ST Trailer Tires?
  The ply rating has to do with the thickness of the tire and the load capacity will increase based on the ply rating. The information below tells you the ply rating and general load pressure (in psi units) determined by the manufacturer testing: Load Range B: 4 Ply Rating, ~35 psi Load Range C: 6 Ply Rating, ~50 psi Load Range D: 8 Ply Rating, ~65 psi Load Range E: 10 Ply Rating, ~80 psi Load Range F: 12 Ply Rating, ~95 to 110 psi Load Range G: 14 Ply Rating, ~110 psi The Kenda 215/60-8...
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• Is There Height Difference Between Trailer Tire Size 5.70-8 and 215/60-8
  The diameter of the tire size 5.70-8 that you have now is 18.1 inches and the diameter of a 215/60-8 would be 18.3 inches so you'd not really lose any vertical clearance since the height difference gets divided by two to determine fender clearance difference. If you had a 4 bolt mounting pattern you'd need the # AM3H290 or if you have a 5 bolt pattern part # AM3H310.
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• Comparing Tire Sizes For Replacement Trailer Tires Currently Using Size 5.7-8 on Motorcycle Trailer
  Your current 5.7-8 tires are 5.7 inches wide and 18 inches in diameter. Moving to 145/80r12 tires would give you the same width, but a larger diameter of 21.1 inches. If you want to stay with your current size tires I've linked the page to all your options. This will give you a height difference of 3 inches and that reduces your wheel well or fender clearance by 1.5 inches. You need to account for suspension travel, but if you have enough clearance you can swap out your wheels and tires. For...
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• Wheel and Tire for Snowmobile Trailer with Tire Size 81.5x8.5-8
  The modern tire size that matches what you listed is the 215/60-18 which we have on a 5 lug wheel with the part # AM3H310 that has a white wheel or the part # AM3H320 for a galvanized wheel.
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• Offset of 215/60-8 Tires and Wheel Combination
  Harbor Freight trailers have a bolt pattern of 4x101.6 (or 4 on 4 inch) or the 5 on 4-1/2 inch if you have 5 lugs. . The 225 x 8 isn't a size we carry, but we do have the Kenda 215/60-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel - 4 on 4 - Load Range C # AM3H290 which have a zero offset. This will give you 4.45 inches of backspacing since the tires are 8.9 inches wide. The same is true of the 5 lug wheel and tire # AM3H310.
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• Availability of Tire Size 215/60-8 on Wheel with 4 on 4 inch Bolt Pattern
  We have two options for a Loadstar 215/60-8 Load Range C on a 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern. First is the # AM3H290 which has a white wheel and the part # AM3H300 which is on a galvanized steel wheel.
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• ST145/80-12 Tire Recommendation Over a 4.80-12
  The two tire sizes are similar, but the 145/80-12 will be a bit taller at 21.3 inches vs. the 4.80-12 which has a diameter of 20.5 inches. Aside from that they are very similar and both fit 12 inch diameter rims that are 4 inches wide. The radial part # AM10140 that is a ST145/80R12 would be what I recommend as it would have plenty of capacity and is a radial which is preferred over bias-ply construction like what all of the 4.80-12 tires are made of. A radial tire flexes more than a...
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• Highest Rated 16 inch Trailer Tire Recommendation
  It sounds like you are looking for 235/85-16 tires in a high capacity since 285 isn't a typical trailer tire series. The highest rated tire we offer in that size would be the Karrier ST235-85R16 part # AM10501 that has a 3,960 lbs at 110 psi capacity. You should note that trailer tires should always be inflated to their max PSI to ensure their capacity and prevent heat build up.
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• Upgrading to a Larger Bias Ply Trailer Tire
  As long as the bolt pattern matches, there are really only 2 other things you will need to confirm. You will need to make sure you have the needed space available for a larger tire and wheel combination. The minimum distance from the top of the tire to the bottom of the fender will need to be 3 inches when under load. Though less important, you will also want to make sure you have around 1 1/2 inches of clearance from the sidewall of the tire to the side of the fender or frame of the trailer. The...
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• Wheel and Tire Replacement Recommendation for Tritan Clam Shell Trailer
  For an exact match for the wheel and tire you have now we have the part # AM89992 which has a bolt pattern of 5 on 4-1/2 inches and comes with a tire size 18x8.50-8 mounted on it.
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• Higher Speed Replacement for 5x8 Tires on Camping Trailer
  I'm assuming you're speaking of a 5.70-8 tire size, is that correct? If so, none of he 5.70-8 tires we offer are rated higher than 65 mph. In order to achieve a higher speeding rating, you'd need to switch to a different wheel/tire size. If you have 5.70-8 tires, I'd recommend measuring to see how much clearance you have to the inside of the tire, between the sidewall and the closest part of the trailer. If this distance is greater than 3-1/2 inches, you can move up to a 215/60-8 wheel/tire...
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• Is There a Larger Tire Size Than 5.70-8 For an 8 Inch Wheel
  The 5.70-8 tire size is about the largest diameter tire available for an 8 inch rim. Your current tire is about 18 inches in diameter and has a tread width of 5.9 inches. A 215/60-8 tire is about the same diameter, but has a wider tread width at 8.9 inches. Because of the increased tire width, you wouldn't be able to reuse your existing wheels. You'd need to go with a wider wheel, or use a wheel/tire combo like part # AM3H290 for a 4 on 4 bolt pattern with a Load Range C tire or # AM3H310...
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• What Is the Widest Trailer Tire That Can Be Used In Place of a 4.80/4.00-8 Trailer Tire
  The widest tire you can use on an 8" diameter x 3-3/4" wide trailer wheel is a 5.70-8 part # AM10010 which is 5.8" wide and will be about 1.2" wider than the 4.80/4.00-8 tire you have now. If you replace both the wheel and tire you could go to a 215/60-8 part # AM3H310 or part # AM3H290 which is 8.9" wide and will be 4.3" wider than the 4.80/4.00-8 tire you have now.
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• Smallest Radial Tire For A Snowmobile Trailer Application
  The smallest radial tire we have is a 12 inch tire. I've done the calculations with the tire on a 12 inch rim and you'd be looking at a little over 21 inches diameter with # AM31199DX. The load rating would right around 1220 at 65 psi with a load rating of D. You would be limited by your axle and not the tire if you are able to fit this large a tire when loaded. The radial tires will run cooler on your long drives.
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