Wheel and Tire Recommendation For Jet Ski Trailer with Tire Size ST175/80R13

Updated 08/10/2020 | Published 07/03/2017

Question:

Can you help purchase the correct wheels for my jet ski trailer. The following is the size i got off of the current wheel. Thx Nanco ST 175/80D13 5-lug load range C

asked by: Ben B

Expert Reply:

To see all of the correct wheel and tire combos you'd need check out the link I attached.

The option I would recommend is the part # TA43RR which is a Load Range C tire size ST175/80R13 mounted on a white spoke wheel with a bolt pattern of 5 on 4-1/2 inch.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Allen M.

7/31/2020

Can I put 14 x5.5 rims on a karavan seadoo trailer that currently has 4.8 x12 rims

Jon G.

8/10/2020

That's a pretty big jump in tire/wheel size so I'd be surprised if you can pull it off, but I guess it is technically possible. You'll likely need to upgrade your hub so you want to get a replacement that is compatible with the larger size, and then you need to make sure that you have at least 4" of clearance from the tire to the fender as well as at least 2" of clearance from the sidewall to the trailer frame. If you can cross all of this off (and retain at least 2" between tires for a tandem axle trailer) then you should be good to go.

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