13 inch Trailer Tire Recommendation for Tow Dolly

Published 05/24/2018

Question:

I am seeing a bunch of different specs on these tires. I want to put two of this size tire on a tow dolly, but I am seeing a lot of load range C tires rather than load range D and the difference in load capacity is significant. So what do I have to do to ensure that I am getting the product that I want and is it better to have radials since I will be mostly on paved roads with the dolly, or are bias ply tires as good a choice for this use? The car that I will be loading on the dolly is a full sized sedan that weighs in at around 3000 to 3500 pounds potentially, and I am very concerned about the capacity of the dolly and the safety of the towing arrangement.

asked by: Terry S

Helpful Expert Reply:

Radials are the way to go for highway use like you said you'd be using your dolly with. For a 13 inch trailer tire that's a radial the Karrier Tire part # AM10210 which is a size ST175/80R13 would be a great option. It has a capacity of 1,610 lbs at 65 psi and an 81 mph speed rating.

expert reply by: Jameson C