Comparing Kenda 205/65-10 Trailer Tires Load Rating B and C

Published 03/15/2019

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Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire with 10" Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range B

(7209)

$112.74

Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire with 10" Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C

(7212)

$107.15

Question:

Hi. Im looking at purchasing 4 of these tire/wheel comobs: AM3H360. The trailer is an 8.5x14 open aluminum flatbed snowmobile trailer, dual axle. The B and C load rating both get me above the trailer capacity of 3600 lbs. Would the B load rating give me a smoother ride when the trailer has light or empty loads? I rarely get close to the 3600 lb capacity of the trailer, so I wanted to use a tire that gives a smoother ride at low loads. Thanks for your input.

asked by: Drew

Expert Reply:

The Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire with 10" Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range B # AM3H360 will give you a slightly smoother ride when empty, but I still recommend using the Load Range C option # AM3H400 because it will be a thicker sidewall on the tire. The ply rating bump from 4 ply to 6 ply is more ideal if you will be traveling on highways or rough side roads. The trailer suspension should take the brunt of the shock whether loaded or unloaded.

I've attached an article to help. Either option will come mounted and ready to install and use.

expert reply by: Jason S