Is There a Distance Limit on Bias Ply Trailer Tires

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How far can I travel with bias tires on my trailer. Planing to take 3-4 hr trip down south. This is only once a year trip the rest are just short 10-30min trips. Which is best for my application.

asked by: Tou

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As long as you stay under the speed rating of the tires you have on your trailer there isn't a distance restriction. Just be sure to keep the tires inflated to their max psi and that you aren't overloading them and you will be fine.

I attached a help article on trailer tires for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

You do indeed have a 12 inch rim. When you measure the diameter of the wheel, you'll need to measure the diameter of he wheel where the tire bead meets the wheel. I've provided you a cutaway diagram of a wheel showing where the measurement…

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Answer 2

I apologize for any confusion on what the proper torque specs are for 1/2 inch lug nuts on trailer wheels. I attached a picture of a chart to the right that details what the proper torque specs are for a trailer wheels lugs based on lug size, wheel…

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Answer 3

The correct torque for installing lug nuts on your 5 X 8 trailer's 5-lug wheels will depend on the size of the lugs. For a 1/2-inch lug the torque spec ranges from 75- to 85-ft-lbs. For a 9/16-inch lug the torque spec ranges from 135- to…

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Answer 4

It sounds like you have a pretty nice trip planned! Bias trailer tires do not have a set range you can travel as they meet DOT standards for a tire. With that said before you start your trip I would make sure to check your tires for any dry rot or…

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Answer 5

Trailer tires - of any size - do not have any type of average life span; how long they last depends on a number of factors. One thing you will want to do on any trailer tire is always inflate the tire to the maximum cold psi. Doing this will give you…

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Answer 6

I do have options for you but most of our frame mounted spare tire carriers are not designed to work with angle iron. That said, the CE Smith Spare Tire Carrier for Trailers part #CE22007Z-11050-2 we have found to work the best so that's what I…

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Answer 7

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 8

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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Answer 9

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 10

Since both a ST145/R12 size tire, like the Kenda Karrier S-Trail #AM10130, and a 5.30-12 size tire, like the Kenda K353 #AM10068, fit a 12 inch wheel, a ST145/R12 size tire can replace a 5.30-12 size tire. Keep in mind that these tires do have…

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Answer 11

Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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Answer 12

The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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