Can Trailer Tires be put on Horse Drawn Wagon?

Published 11/16/2017

Products Featured in This Question

Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D

(2232)

$104.94

Loadstar ST175/80D13 Bias Trailer Tire - Load Range C

(3776)

$78.72

Loadstar ST175/80D13 Bias Trailer Tire - Load Range D

(3776)

$85.63

Aluminum Split Spoke Trailer Wheel - 13" x 5" Rim - 4 on 4

(482)

$112.20

Provider ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C

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$94.50

Question:

Thank you for your response. Now one more question will these tires fit the rims I have if not which rims would you recommend? I would like a artillery rim because of the lighter weight but will settle for a lighter rim. My wagons loaded weight will be 1200 lb at max empty weight is 500 lb. I'm going to be traveling cross the USA with this wagon and I am trying to get the weight down to a minimum every ounce counts.

asked by: Angela L

Helpful Expert Reply:

It is feasible to put trailer tires on your horse drawn wagon. You would need to get tires that fit the same size wheel, which is 13 inches, and also make sure that your new tires have the appropriate load range for your wagon.

We have tires that will fit 13" wheels and are sized 175/80-13. Your current tires are 7.3" wide and have a diameter of 23.2"; tires that are 175/80-13 are 6.9" wide and have a diameter of 24". The option for a load range D radial tire, which has a maximum capacity of 1,610 lbs at 65 psi is the Kenda Karrier # AM10210. For a load range C radial tire I recommend the Taskmaster # TTWTRTM1758013C which has a maximum load of 1,360 lbs at 50 psi.

Depending on where you take your horse drawn wagon, you may be interested in using a bias tire, which is better off-road and agricultural use. Should that be the case, the available load range D bias tire is the Kenda # AM1ST77 which has a maximum capacity of 1,610 lbs at 65 psi. The load range C bias tire with a maximum load of 1,360 lbs at 50 psi that I recommend is the Loadstar # AM1ST76; this tire has nearly 900 reviews from our customers and has garnered a nearly 5-star rating.

I've left links to video reviews of each of these tires for you to take a look at, as well as a link to our selection of 13" tires and a couple help articles on trailer tires.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Angela

11/16/2017

Kyle S.

11/16/2017

The tires I mentioned will fit if your rims have dimensions of 13" x 4-1/2", 13" x 5" or 13" x 5-1/2". If you were looking for a new rim, you would need to know your bolt pattern; I've linked a help article for you which details how to determine this. The photo you provided does show rim with 4 bolts, so it seems likely you have a 4 on 4" bolt pattern. We do have a selection of rims in that size and each are between 13 lbs and 15 lbs with the exception of the Aluminum Split Spoke Trailer Wheel # AM22322HWT, which is 7 lbs. It is 13" x 5" with a wheel bolt size of 1/2"-20, pilot hole diameter of 2.80" and a load capacity of 1,660 lbs. I've added a link to a video review of this rim for you, as well as a link to our page with each of our 4 on 4" bolt pattern wheels for you to take a look at.