Comparing Speed Ratings of Kenda and Taskmaster Radial Trailer Tires

Updated 04/29/2016 | Published 04/25/2016

Products Featured in This Question

Karrier ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 15" Modular White Wheel - 6 on 5-1/2 - Load Range D

(2876)

$202.21

Loadstar ST225/75D15 Bias Trailer Tire with 15" White Wheel - 6 on 5-1/2 - Load Range D

(2778)

$174.93

Question:

Trying to decide between the Loadstar AM3S870 and the Kenda Karrier radial . The speed rating for Provider is M. What is the speed rating of the Karrier like on AM32673? Please let me know. Thank you.

asked by: Todd S

Expert Reply:

Unless we indicate a higher speed rating for a tire it will generally carry a nominal 65-mph speed rating. This is the case for the Kenda Karrier ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire with 15-inch Modular White Wheel # AM32673. The Loadstar # AM3S870 does indeed offer a substantially higher M-speed rating of 81-mph. For interstate highway travel, with speed limits potentially above 65-mph, I do recommend the Taskmaster.

Operating a trailer tire at or above its maximum speed for long continuous periods will cause it to run hotter. Some safety margin is always desirable so if you plan to run the tires at 65-70-mph then go for the Taskmaster.

Trailer tires should always be fully-inflated to the maximum rated psi pressure as noted on the tire sidewall. It is never appropriate to under- or over-inflate a trailer tire.

expert reply by: Jesse M