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Karrier ST205/75R15 KR53 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D
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Karrier ST205/75R15 KR53 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D

Part Number: KE85TJ
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You load up before sunrise, knowing the miles ahead will test everything. The drive stays steady, the trailer tracks true, and you spend less time worrying about the road and more time focused on getting the job done right. Great Prices for the best trailer tires and wheels from Kenda. Karrier ST205/75R15 KR53 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D part number KE85TJ can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Kenda Trailer Tires and Wheels - KE85TJ

  • 15 Inch
  • Tire Only
  • 205/75-15
  • Load Range D
  • Radial Tire
  • Kenda

You load up before sunrise, knowing the miles ahead will test everything. The drive stays steady, the trailer tracks true, and you spend less time worrying about the road and more time focused on getting the job done right.


Highlights

  • Heavy Load Capacity: Supports up to 2,200 lbs for demanding hauls.
  • Optimized Tread Design: Promotes even wear across varying loads.
  • Enhanced Sidewall Compound: Helps resist ozone and extend tire life.
  • Radial Construction: Reduces heat buildup for consistent performance.
  • Stable Road Grip: Designed for dependable tracking on highways.
  • Wide Footprint Contact: Improves traction in wet and dry conditions.

Features to know about

Hauling Confidently Without Overloading: Load Range D with 2,200 lb Capacity

When your trailer is loaded for the job, you need confidence in what is under it. This tire is rated for up to 2,200 lbs in single applications with a Load Range D and 8-ply rating, giving you the support needed for utility trailers, small campers, and equipment hauls.

Long Drives Without Heat Buildup: Radial Construction for Cooler Operation

Highway miles can wear a tire down fast if heat builds up. The radial construction helps the tire run cooler over long distances, which supports more consistent performance when you are covering serious ground.

Even Wear Across Changing Loads: Optimized Tread Design

If your trailer weight changes from trip to trip, uneven wear becomes a problem. The tread is designed to stay consistent across different load conditions, helping the tire wear more evenly over time.

Holding Up in Storage Between Trips: Ozone-Resistant Sidewall Compound

Trailers often sit longer than they roll. The enhanced sidewall compound helps resist ozone damage, which can lead to cracking, so your tires are in better shape when it is time to head out again.

Keeping Your Trailer Tracking Straight: Stable Highway Grip

Sway and wandering can make towing stressful. This tire is designed to maintain solid road contact, helping your trailer track more predictably behind you at highway speeds.

Better Contact When Roads Get Slick: Wide Footprint for Wet and Dry Traction

Rain or dry pavement, you still need control. The wide footprint puts more rubber on the road, which helps improve traction and stability in a variety of driving conditions.

Specs

Tire Size and Construction:

  • Tire Size: ST205/75R15
  • Tire Type: Radial

Load and Pressure Ratings:

  • Load Range: D
  • Ply Rating: 8
  • Maximum Load (Single): 2,200 lbs
  • Maximum PSI: 70

Dimensions:

  • Overall Diameter: 27.1"
  • Section Width: 8.1"

Wheel Fitment:

  • Recommended Rim Size: 15" x 5-1/2"

Warranty:

Warranty: 1 year



15305 Karrier Radial KR53 - Loadstar by Kenda Tire - LR D





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Ratings & Reviews

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Nice looking trailer tires. Mounted easily, hopefully they last a long time!
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Looks like a good tire. Haven't pulled trailer yet.
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Excellent tires, good price
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Fantastic experience all around! I placed the order about 7 AM, it was in UPS's hands about an hour later! The tires were delivered the very next day. All four had the same date code, about 13 months old, which suits me just fine. Walmart got them mounted up and balanced for me, I put them on the trailer, and they are just perfect. Of course I can't speak yet to their longevity, but I hear great things about the warranty, if needed. Etrailer is a fantastic company, I'll definitely be back!
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Delivery was faster than expected. Had them mounted at my local tire shop. My only question is when asked to have them balanced the technician said that trailer tires are not required to be balanced, is this true. My other trailer tires purchased from trailer 7 years ago were balanced.
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These are great tires. I have pulled this trailer over 200,000 miles. Hence, I’ve gone through a few sets of tires. These tires are wearing extremely well and the trailer tracks nicely.
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David

4/26/2026

One year later and the tires still look nearly new. I’ve hit a number of deep pot holes at 45 mph+ and no visible damage to the tires. The trailer still tracks the same as the first day they were installed. I will be buying these tires for my 25 foot travel trailer when the old ones were out.

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Decent trailer tire for the money.Do not have enough miles on them to fully rate.Switched from Goodyear tires which are definitely better,but almost twice as expensive.Will see if the difference is worth it.
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Placed order on Monday Aug 10, at 4:30 PM. Order arrived on August 13 at noon. Fast free shipping. Thank you. Having mounting and balance today. Triple axle trailer carrying 35' boat with GVW at 20K lb (3,333 lb per wheel). Hot southwest desert climate near Lake Powell. Got these for the extreme conditions. Will send followup review after I have towed the 235 miles to Page.
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êtrailer is where I get my trailer tires. My old
Tires are still in very good shape but they’re over 10 years old
. You can see in picture. etrailer workers are very professional and pleasant to ask questions what you needs.
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Great tire for my boat trailer!
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Replacement for tires that aged out (>5 years old). Put on a quality rim from etrailer many times. I balance and use new valves each replacement. They are poor as they all needed too much weights to balanced them out - even the tech said wow and checked his machine was ok! I don’t believe there speed rating being that out of wack. I will probably replace sooner and will need to check wear. Do not recommend.
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I was so excited to get these tires! We found an older Aliner trailer and it needed new tires. I just didn't want to get the generals and was pleased with the quality and price of these. Thanks for giving us a choice etrailer!!
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Best trailer tires I’ve owned. Great in all weather and I pull my trailer year round. These tires shed water like a duck and go good on the rougher terrain as well.
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Gwendolyn Y.

5/21/2025

I love the way you explained how the tires take on wet roads. Also, I wanted to ask if those were kennels on your trailer.

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Everett

5/21/2025

@GwendolynY Yes ma’am I have competition beagles and I travel with them.
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Gwendolyn Y.

5/21/2025

@Everett Oh! Thats pretty cool! Are there any competitions coming up that you will be traveling to?
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Everett

5/22/2025

@GwendolynY Not until fall, we don’t have them during the summer much because of the heat.
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    Hey Bryan, that's a good question. The pricing can definitely be misleading, but I wouldn't use it to judge the quality of the tire. A lot of that comes down to promotions, inventory, and whether you're looking at a tire by itself or mounted on a wheel. If I were ranking them, I'd go KR53 first, KR35 second, and KR03 third. The KR53 is Kenda's newest premium trailer tire. It has an updated tread pattern, improved heat dissipation, and an 81-mph speed rating, making it my top choice for...
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    Thanks for reaching out Dan. Unfortunately, we're pretty limited when it comes to trailer wheels with a 5 on 4-3/4" bolt pattern, which sounds like what you have. We do carry a few options, but the 5 on 4-1/2" pattern has become much more common, so there aren't nearly as many wheel choices available in the 5 on 4-3/4" pattern. I see you ordered the # KE94WV, which includes an 8-ply, Load Range D ST205/75R15 tire mounted on a black modular wheel with a 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern. Load Range...
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    Hello Sonny, Welcome to etrailer, I'm glad you found us! As much as I would love to tell you your tires are totally fine to go on that 3,000 mile trip, I would replace them before you head out. You are correct on the date code. The last four digits, 1220, mean your tires were manufactured during the 12th week of 2020, so they're a little over 6 years old at this point. The fact that you're not seeing any visible cracking and that the tires have been sitting with very little load on them...
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    It sure will Brian and welcome back. The Americana Aluminum Trailer Wheel item # AM63FV will indeed work with a ST205/75R15 tire. This is a 15" x 6" rim that is sold individually with a 5 on 4-1/2" lug nut pattern. Each wheel has a 2,540 lbs capacity. You'll also want to pick up the Americana Trailer Wheel Center Cap item # AM90175 it is designed to fit the Americana Aluminum Trailer Wheel item # AM63FV. I attached a couple of pictures below so you can see what this combo looks like installed....
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