Radial tire with aluminum wheel has a ply rating of 6 and a 1,850-lb maximum load at 50 psi. The 17" diameter x 7-1/2" wide aluminum trailer wheel features a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern and is corrosion resistant.
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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.
Unlike standard trailer tire tread, which has solid, continuous ribs, the automotive-grade, computer-generated tread on these Kenda Loadstar KR17 radials has ribs with breaks. These breaks allow water to run off to the sides. The Kenda Loadstar KR17 tread also has sipes. Siping is a process in which thin grooves (or sipes) are cut into the rubber of the tire. The grooves channel water away from the tread so that the tire makes better contact with the road. Both of these features greatly improve traction during wet, snowy, or icy conditions. The tread on this tire also has a 5-rib, variable pitch tread block design. Because the blocks of tread are wider at the edges and skinnier in the center, this design will reduce the overall road noise you experience while towing.
Kenda Loadstar KR17 radials are constructed with double steel belts and full nylon plies for increased durability and endurance. The premium rubber compound materials of this tire help disperse heat.
Determining the Bolt Pattern
The first number in the bolt pattern is the number of bolt holes. The second number denotes the diameter, in inches, of the circle on which the bolt holes sit.
To determine the bolt-circle diameter on wheels with an odd number of bolt holes, measure from the center of any bolt hole to the point halfway between the two bolt holes directly across from the first. (Example: "5 on 4-1/2" means 5 bolt holes with 4-1/2" measured to a point halfway between the opposite bolt holes.)
On wheels with an even number of bolt holes, measure from the center of one bolt hole to the center of the hole directly across from it. (Example: "8 on 6-1/2" means 8 bolt holes with 6-1/2" from the center of one hole to the center of another on the opposite side.)
Measuring the distance from the center of one bolt hole on the wheel to the center of a bolt hole right next to it can also help to determine the bolt pattern.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hello, everybody. This is Jeff at etrailer.com. Today we're gonna take a look at the Kenda Loadstar ST215/65R17 radial trailer tire in a load range C mounted on this 17 inch aluminum wheel with a five on four and a half inch bolt pattern. Now, this is a Kenda Loadstar special trailer radial tire. This will couple the strength of a bias tire with the durability and stability of a radial tire. It is an ST tire, which stands for special trailer tire.
It is created specifically for trailers, it's not intended for use on other vehicles. It does use double steel belts. Full nylon ply is combined for a nice superior function and long life. And the tread on it is a nice computer-generated tread design, and it uses premium rubber compound materials, gives you superior traction in wet or dry conditions. Now, if you notice where the valve stem is, you'll notice there's a red cap.
That red tire valve cap indicates that this assembly contains tire balancing beads on the inside that'll continuously and automatically readjust the balance of your tires. The tire size, which will be stamped on the side wall right here along the wheel will say ST for special trailer, 215/65R17, R means that it is a radial tire. Section width on this is 8.5 inches. Overall diameter from the bottom to the top when it's inflated, it's 28 inches. Now, this tire is a load range C, which means it's a six ply rated tire, so it has a maximum load capacity of 1,874 pounds at 50 PSI.
And this tire does come with a speed rating on it, and they do stamp that on the side wall also. But it is in a letter designation, and where you'll find that is right after the tire size, you'll see two numbers for the load index and then the letter M. Speed rating M will let you know that it's an 81 mile per hour speed rating. Now, the wheel is a nice split five spoke gun metal gray aluminum wheel, and it has a nice machine face on it, gives a nice shine to the wheel. It's durable, lightweight, and rust-proof.
We mentioned it is a split spoke design which is unique and appealing, and they do put a clear coat finish on the front and the back of the wheel to protect from any scuffs and scratches. Now, the size of the wheel, 17 inch diameter, the width on just the wheel is seven and a half inches wide. Bolt pattern is a five on four and a half inch bolt pattern. And the weight capacity on this wheel is 1,850 pounds. It does use a wheel lug size of a half inch by 20. It does have a positive offset of 18 millimeters. And the pilot hole diameter which is the hole right here in the center, it's 2.65 inches. Now, this is a high-quality tire wheel assembly that does meet the DOT Department of Transportation specifications. Well, that should do it for a look at the Kenda Loadstar ST215/65R17 radial trailer tire in a load range C mounted on this 17 inch aluminum wheel with the five on four and a half inch bolt pattern.
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