Differences Between Special Trailer Tires & Passenger Vehicle Tires  

I wish I could tell you what size tire you need but there are several tire sizes out there and there's no way I could be able to determine what your trailer has without any info on it. In order to pick out the correct tire size to replace…

The tire/wheel combo would work fine for you. It's stated that way because most folks typically want to use a galvanized or aluminum wheel for a boat trailer. As long as they're not being exposed to salt water, people do use powder…

Even on a trailer from the 1960's I've never heard of a 5 on 4 bolt pattern. Where exactly are you measuring the 4 inches? With a 5 lug pattern you need to measure from the center of one bolt hole to the outside edge of one of the…

Trailer tires should always, always, always be inflated to the maximum psi as indicated on the tire. If they are under inflated it will cause them to generate excessive heat and fail. Trailer tires are built with a thicker sidewall compared to…

Trailer tires should be inflated when they are cold and should be inflated to the max psi rating on the sidewall. In your case you would want to run 80 psi. If you don't inflate them to the max psi figure you will lose weight capacity and…

Not all 4.80 -12 size tires have the same tire width or overall diameter, though they are very similar. We carry 4 different 4.80-12 size tires, and those these measurements are very close, they are not all the same. The Kenda K353 Load Range C…

The next size up from a 4.80x12 is a 175/80-13 which will be around 2.6" larger in diameter and 1.6" larger in width. Therefore, you'll need to make sure you have the space for this new size, but please note the difference will be…

You do not necessarily have to change the axles or suspension to go to a larger tire size. What you will need to do though is determine how much space there is from the inside tire side wall and the trailer frame and how much space is available above…

The reason that you cannot find a list of all load ranges and the weight capacity for each in regards to trailer tires is because it will be different for each size. For example, a 205/75-15 tire like part #AM10245 which has a load range D rating is…

I recommend going with the radial construction tires over the bias ply. Radial works better on the highway where as the bias are much better at home off road. The Karrier ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire #AM10245 are the ones I recommend for you to…

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…

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.