Speed Ratings of Special Trailer Tires in Size ST235/80R16

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What is the speed rating for a trailer king ST235/80R16?

asked by: Steve

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We do not carry that brand of tire here but the load range E ST235/80R16 trailer tires we do carry, all shown on the linked page, are offered in various speed ratings.

As examples, the Kenda Karrier # AM10248 is rated J for 65-mph while the Westlake # LHWL401 carries an L speed rating, 75-mph. The Taskmaster # TTWTRTM2358016E has an M speed rating, good up to 81-mph. This letter code will be indicated on the sidewall any trailer tire. The Trailer King tire TKS24 is L-rated for 75-mph according to the online information I found.

The most important considerations for ensuring the longest possible life for a trailer tire are making sure it is inflated properly to the full psi pressure indicated on the tire sidewall, not overloaded beyond its weight capacity and not operated beyond its rated speed. Failure to observe any of these limits will result in excessive heat build-up which is a tire's worst enemy.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

Hello Gregg, I think I can help shed some light on what is going on. Basically, there are two ways to stop surge brakes from actuating when backing up the trailer. The first and most popular way to do this is to use a surge brake actuator with a…

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Answer 2

I reached out to my contact at Demco, and they said the 18K Hijacker autoslide #DM8550034 weighs enough that the slider portion could engage in that operation. They do not recommend putting that weight on the hitch and kingpin/pin box. Your best…

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Answer 3

Hello Will, Looking to upsize your wheels and tires on your R-Pod? Always a great idea! Your current 205/75R14 tires are about 26.1" in diameter and 8.1" wide. We don’t carry the 205/85R15 size, which suggests it's not very common. A…

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Answer 4

Great question, William! The Karrier ST225/75R15 #KE63KV is a KR35 while the Karrier ST225/75R15 #AM10303 is a KR03 according to Kenda. There is a slight variation in the tread pattern and from what Kenda says about them it looks like the KR03 is…

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Answer 5

The #AM32161 and #AM32153 have powder coated steel wheels which is why they aren't recommended for a boat trailer. Since you're going to be using the trailer for fresh water and not salt water they wouldn't be as susceptible to corrosion,…

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Answer 6

Hey Dave, I wasn't able to find any wheels listed at $163, but I was able to find the Karrier ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire with 14" White Wheel #AM32153 and the Loadstar ST205/75D14 Bias Trailer Tire with 14" Black Wheel #AM3S451…

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Answer 7

Hey Rich, you are correct we only have three options for the ST205/75-14 in a Load Range D. We have the part #KE28KV, the part #AM10235, and the part #274-000012. The #AM10235 has the better tread pattern and higher weight capacity so it's what I…

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Answer 8

Your easiest and best solution would be to go with a new tire in the size of 205/75-14 which fits your 14 inch diameter wheel that is 5.5 inches wide (that's what that number means). This will only take up .2 of an inch more of your available…

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Answer 9

Hey Carmen, for the Kenda tire part #KE28KV the warranty is: Kenda's warranty states that the 1-year warranty is for the tire only as opposed to the wheel, and the warranty is through Kenda tires. For the first twelve months from the date of…

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