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

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• What is the Actual Load Capacity of Kenda 215/60-8 Trailer Tire/8-Inch Wheel # AM3H325
  Thank you for the photo of your utility trailer. You are correct that if a tire itself and a wheel itself each carry different load ratings the combined wheel-with-tire will have a rating equal to the lower-rated of the two parts. As it happens in the case of the Kenda 215/60-8 Trailer Tire/8-Inch Wheel # AM3H325, both the tire and the wheel share a common maximum load rating of 1165-lbs, so this is the load rating of the combination, part # AM3H325. Please note that any trailer tire...
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• Trailer and Wheel for Size 18.5x8.5-8 with 5 Lug Bolt Pattern
  We have just what you are looking for with the part # AM3H325 as the modern tire size for what you have of 18.5x8.5-8 is 215/60-8.
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• Speed Rating of Special Trailer Tires in Size ST215/60-8
  With all of our trailer tires and wheel/tire items the speed rating is J (65-mph) unless we specifically call out a different rating in the specs. Comb # AM3H325 is actually rated up to 81-mph. In this 215/60-8 tire size and 5-on-4-1/2 wheel bolt pattern we offer several wheel/tire options, shown on the linked page.
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• How To Determine Correct Lug Nuts for a Trailer Hub
  That depends on the stud size of the hubs you plan to install the Kenda Wheel and Tire # AM3H325 that you referenced. There are several different wheel stud sizes available. Once you know what size studs your trailer has check out the link I attached to the right to see all of the lug nuts we carry. This wheel is designed for use with the standard 60 degree cone lugs.
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• Torque Specifications for 8 Inch Wheel on 1/2 Inch Wheel Studs
  For the 1/2 inch lugs with your 8 inch wheels, you will want to use a torque range of 75 to 85 ft-lbs. I have also attached a helpful image that breaks down the different torque specifications depending on the wheel size/type and stud size that you have.
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• Wheel and Tire Recommendation for Replacing Size 18.5 x 8.5 - 8
  The modern tire size equivalent to the size 18.5x8.5-8 is the size 215/60-8 like the # AM3H325 which has the same bolt pattern you have too of 5 on 4-1/2 inch. This is a Load Range D tire as well. I attached a review video for this for you to check out as well.
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• Replacement Wheel and Tire 215/60-8 Bias For Snowmobile Trailer
  As long as you have a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern on your trailer hub the part # AM3H325 would be a great choice for you. This wheel and tire setup has a capacity of 1,165 lbs at 70 psi. The galvanized wheel would be great for preventing corrosion from salty roads. Since this is snowmobile trailer there's a good chance you will be towing through snowy and salty roads. I attached a review video for this wheel and tire for you to check out as well.
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• Difference Between Tire Sizes 5.70-8 and 215/60-8
  5.40-8 is not a standard trailer tire size but 5.70-8 is and I imagine that's what you mean to type since the 4 and 7 are close on the keyboard. The tire will be right at 3-1/2 inches wider and the overall diameter will be only .2 of an inch larger. You would need a different wheel too though since the two tire sizes won't fit the same rim. For that you would want the # AM3H325 for if you have a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern or part # AM3H300 for if you need a 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern.
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• Maximum Speed for 8-Inch Balloon Tires
  If the tires are new, they should have a listed speed rating, which normally either appears in the form of a letter or is written out as "Speed Rating: #." For instance, the letter M signifies a speed rating of 81 mph. I've attached a helpful article about trailer tires, which includes information about speed ratings. If the tire has no maximum speed rating listed, then the manufacturer did not speed rate the tires, and the maximum speed is typically defaulted to 65 mph.
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• Speed Rating for a Kenda 215/60-8 Bias Trailer Tire on a Trailer Carrying a Harley Davidson
  You will want to stay within the limits of the posted speed limit for sure but if you are using our tires they are rated for 65 miles per hour maximum unless otherwise stated on the tire itself. So, on the highway you can go as fast as you are comfortable traveling up to 65 miles per hour. I have included a link to our trailer tire FAQ article for you to view. Other things to consider are the increased weight and momentum associated with towing. If the trailer has electric brakes I recommend...
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• What is the Backspacing of Trailer Tire and Wheel Combo AM3H325
  The overall width of the wheel in tire and wheel combo # AM3H325 is 8 inches. The inner width where the tire sits is actually 7 inches. Since this wheel has a zero offset the backspacing is going to be 4 inches. The tire width is 8-7/8 inches overall making half of that 4.43 inches or 4-7/16. I made a video for you as well explaining these measurements.
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• Trailer Tire/Wheel Combo for a Karavan Snowmobile Trailer with 8 Inch Wheels and Hydraulic Brakes
  There are currently no brake assemblies that are going to fit an 8 inch wheel because of the exact problem you have encountered: the hubs are too large to fit. The smallest we can go is for 10 inch wheels. You might be able to go to a 205/65-10 tire which would be about 2 inches taller than the 215/60-8 tire and wheel # AM3H325 that you have referenced. You would need at least 1 inch of clearance above the existing tire for the larger size. If you have the space on the trailer for the...
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• Could a Smaller Wheel and Tire be Installed on a Trailer for Storage Height Clearance
  A rim like the part # AM3H325 could potentially work for you if you don't have brake assemblies on your axles. This would be just as wide as your current setup but would be almost 9 inches shorter. This rim has the same bolt pattern as your current wheels as well and the weight capacity is 1,165 at 70 psi which is most likely much lower than you current setup so you would need to be aware of that as well.
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• Does Tire Pressure Affect Trailer Tire Weight Capacity
  To get the full capacity of your trailer tires they have to be inflated to the max psi rating that's on the sidewall of the tire. Otherwise the tire capacity is diminished and excess heat can build up. If your tires are rated at 1,165 lbs that means that with two of them you have a total of 2,330 lbs in tire capacity. You have to also figure in the weight of your trailer as well as the ATVs. The speed rating for the tire will be listed on the sidewall as well.
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• Should Utility Trailer go Down from 205/75-14 Tire Size to 175/80-13 To Share Spare w Boat Trailer
  When you switch to a smaller tire size you end up losing quite a bit of weight capacity and you'll also end up lowering the trailer's height. This could cause the trailer to drag if the clearance was currently close. I'd recommend sticking to the current tire sizes each trailer has since that's what the trailer was designed for and seemingly the size is working well for the trailer currently. For just a tire in the size of 205/75-14 we have the Westlake part # 274-000012 which is priced...
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• Can Small Enough Wheels and Tires Be Put on a Trailer to Lower it 5 Inches to Fit in Garage
  The 205/75-14 tire size has an overall height of 26.3 inches. In order to drop down 5 inches the overall height of the smaller tire would have to be 10 inches or more less or 16.3 inches. The only tires that small are 4.80/4.00-8 at 16.1 inches tall. This size is rated much too low, 760 pounds at most. It might be less of a hassle to remove the AC unit from the top, especially if you will be storing the trailer in the garage for extended periods of time. Or, you could always get a...
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• Trailer Fender Recommendation for Use with 215/60-8 Bias Trailer Tire
  The trailer fender part # J10821 is 10 inches wide and is galvanized so it would work well as a fender for the Tire and Wheel Combo part # AM3H325 that you referenced. I attached a review video for this fender for you to check out as well.
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• How to Pick Out Replacement Hub for Karavan Trailer
  Based on my research on the Karavan Trailer website most of their snowmobile trailers such as their Ultra-101-12-WB use hubs with a 5-on-4-1/2-inch bolt pattern. The supplied wheels are 14-inch and are fitted with an ST205/75D14-inch tire, which is a load range D tire. The wheel/tire you referenced, part # AM3H325, uses this same 5-on-4-1/2-inch bolt pattern. If you need to replace a hub you will need to confirm both the wheel bolt pattern (see the linked article for help) and also...
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• Could 8 inch Wheel and Tire Fit In Place of 15 inch Wheel and Tire
  As long as your trailer axles do not have brakes on them the Kenda 215/60-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" Galvanized Wheel # AM3H325 that you referenced will fit on your hubs since it has the same 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern. The pilot diameter of this wheel is a bit smaller though at 2.8 inches so you might measure to make sure this diameter would fit over the center portion of your trailer hub.
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• Can Smaller Tires be Added to Boat Trailer to Lower Height
  The current 175/80-13 size tires on your boat trailer have an overall diameter/height of 24.1 inches and a width of 6.9 inches. The smaller 215/60-8 tires that you mentioned will certainly be smaller in height with a diameter of 18.3 inches, but will actually have a larger width of 8.5 inches. Going to this smaller size will definitely help lower the trailer, but you will just want to make sure you have the necessary clearance on the trailer for the wider tire. Another factor you will...
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• Can I Go from 10 inch Tire and Wheel Assemblies to 8 inch on my Enclosed Trailer with Ramp Door
  There are a couple of things to be aware of it you decide to switch to the smaller wheel and tire combination, # AM3H325, from the # AM3H400, wheel and tire combination. First, the hub that is on your trailer may not fit inside the smaller wheel center of the 8 inch by 7 inch wheel. The diameter inside, where the hub mounts, for the 8 inch wheel on the # AM3H325 combination is 7 inches, tapering down the last inch to 5-1/2 inches where the studs go through the wheel. You should measure...
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• Selecting Replacement Hub for 1998 Karavan 8 X 10 Snowmobile Trailer
  Based on my research on the Karavan Trailer website most of their snowmobile trailers such as their Ultra-101-12-WB use hubs with a 5-on-4-1/2-inch bolt pattern. The supplied wheels are 14-inch and are fitted with an ST205/75D14-inch tire, which is a load range D tire. The wheel/tire you referenced, part # AM3H325, uses this same 5-on-4-1/2-inch bolt pattern. If you need to replace a hub you will need to confirm both the wheel bolt pattern (see the linked article for help) and also the...
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• Can Trailer Tire Size go From 165×6.50×8 to 18.5×8.50×8
  You'd have to upgrade the wheel as well. The current size you have of 165x6.50-8 fits a smaller width rim at 5-3/8 inch whereas the 18.5×8.50×8 fits a 7 inch wide wheel. So you'd want the part # AM3H325 for if you have a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern or part # AM3H300. The tire is going to be 50 mm wider and right at 2 inches taller.
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• What Size Hub will Work with the 215/60-8 Trailer Tire with 8 Inch Galvanized Wheel Load Range D
  The proper size hub for the 215/60-8 bias trailer tire and wheel, # AM3H325, is going to depend on the weight capacity of the trailer you are designing. This wheel and tire combination is capable of 1,165 lbs at 70 psi, so each axle in your design would need to be rated for 2,330 lbs or less. Most likely if this is the proper capacity for your design you will be using a 2,000 lb axle and the Trailer Hub Assembly, # 34822545BX, would be the proper choice if the spindle on the axle you...
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• Replacement 5-Lug Wheel/Tire for 1978 Shoreline 3-Rail Motorcycle Trailer
  I could not find any specs for the wheels/tires on your 1978 Shoreline 3-rail motorcycle trailer. Sometimes the stock tire size will be noted on the VIN sticker. In any case we can help. First, we need to confirm the hub/wheel bolt pattern as there are several different 5-bolt patterns. The linked article will tell you how to confirm which you have. Next we'll need to know the axle weight rating so that we can help you select tires of the appropriate Load Range that can handle the trailer's...
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• Availability of 13 inch Trailer Tire and Wheel in Shortest Diameter
  The shortest diameter 13 inch trailer tire size we offer is 175/80R13 which we offer mounted on wheels with either a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern like the part # AM31994 or with a 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern like part # AM3S040. The diameter of the tire is 24.1 inch.
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• 8 Inch Wheel Compatibility with Pontoon Trailer Currently with 10 Inch Wheels
  I went out to the warehouse to measure one of the wheels for you. The Steel Trailer Wheel - 8" x 3-3/4" Rim # AM20006 will only fit hubs that are up to 5-3/4 inches diameter. Your 10 inch wheels will be the smallest wheels that will fit on your hubs. To get into your garage you be able to remove air from your tires and then re-inflate once inside. I recommend being careful if you go that route simply because the sidewall of your tire can be damaged if there is not proper inflation...
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• Speed Rating of Kenda Wheel/Tire Combo # AM3H325
  The vast majority of trailer tires are rated for a maximum speed of 65 mph. Consistently running at higher speeds causes heat build-up, which can dramatically shorten the life of the tire. If you click the provided link, you can read our Tire FAQ article which you might find helpful.
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• Are Bias-Ply Tires for Off-Road Use Only
  We do sell wheel/tire combos, that is a tire that is mounted on a wheel, but they're sold individually, not in pairs. For instance, the # AM3H325 you'd looked at is a 215/60-8 wheel tire combo. It features a 215/60-8 bias ply load range D tire moutned on a 8 x 7 galvanized wheel with a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern. The tire is pre-mounted on the wheel. For 2 wheels/tires, you'd need to order 2 of that part number. Bias ply tires have a stiffer sidewall, which makes them better for off...
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• Changing Rim Sizes on my Boat Trailer from 14" to 15"
  The 195x65x15 are going to be 25" while the 205x75x14 is going to be 26" so yes there will be no issues using the smaller tire in it's place. Just be sure it is rated for the weight you want to carry. I would try to recommend one but I have nothing in that size. If you're looking for an upgrade the Westlake ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 15" White Spoke Wheel part # LHAW130 is a great option. It is 27.3" in diameter though so you want to be sure you have the room for an extra 5/8"...
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