Can Bias-Ply And Radial Tires Be Used On Boat Trailer At Same Time
Updated 07/24/2017 | Published 07/20/2017
Question:
I have a boat trailer with a single axle. tires st175 80/13 One is a Dinch and the other is an R. should I run them together? thanks,
asked by: Johnny
Expert Reply:
It sounds like you have a bias-ply tire (D) on one side and a radial tire (R) on the other side of your trailer. You should match the tire type on both sides of the trailer regardless of the type you go with. I recommend using radial tires on the trailer as they run cooler than bias-ply.
I have attached a link to our product page for the 13 inch tires we offer. A really nice radial tire I recommend is the Westlake # LHWL101. This is a Load Range C tire and it has a maximum load capacity of 1,360 lbs at 50 psi.
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Westlake ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Radial Tire
- Load Range C
- 175/80-13
- 13 Inch
- L - 75 mph
- Westlake
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