175/80-13 Trailer Tire Recommendation for Yacht Club Boat Trailer

Published 04/06/2020

Products Featured in This Question

Kenda K371 Bias Trailer Tire - 4.80/4.00-8 - Load Range C

(3877)

$27.82

Karrier KR03 ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C

(2325)

$97.61

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

(3877)

$94.12

Question:

I have a 2003 yacht club boat trailer and am putting new tire on it for a long trip from Florida to Northern Minnesota. Would I be better off with load size B or C for the tires I need. 175/80 D13

asked by: Mitch F

Expert Reply:

As long as the tire has the weight capacity needed for the trailer setup there isn't a distinct advantage to bump up to a higher Load Range. The only significant difference will be that the tire will need to be inflated to a higher psi rating.

With that said you current tire size indicates you have a bias ply tire which you can improve upon with a radial like the part # AM10199. Radials have a more flexible sidewall which creates less heat when on the highway and also adds quite a bit of stability. This is a Load Range C as well. I attached a review video for this for you to check out as well.

If you did want a bias ply we have that with part # AM1ST77.

expert reply by: Jameson C