Replacement Tires for 2001 Ranger Boat Trailer with F65/14ST Tires

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I need replacement tires for my 2001 tracker boat. the original tires were F65/14 ST. The replacement for those tires are supposed to be ST205/75D/14 or ST205/75R/14. I tried the bias ply tires, and they both blew out before I got he boat home. they are 2 inches higher and 1 1/2 inches wider than the originals, and they rubbed on the bolt s for the trailer frame.

asked by: Charlie

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The best modern day replacement tire size for a F65/14ST is an ST205/75-14. This new size will be about 1.5" larger in overall diameter and about .5" larger in width. That said, you only need to account for an increased diameter of .75" and increased width of.25". If this does not put you outside of the recommend tire clearance (1" between frame and tire/3-4" between tire and fender) then I recommend using the Kenda ST205/75D14 Bias Trailer Tire - Load Range C # AM1ST52.

If you can provide me with the bolt pattern, I can see if we have an even smaller wheel/tire combo for you.

expert reply by: Conner L

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The only downsides to going with a higher rated trailer tire than needed is that you most likely will pay more for it and you'll have to inflate them to a higher psi which is slightly more effort but not a huge deal. I do not know what tire size…

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Answer 2

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 3

Hey Bryan, that's a good question. The pricing can definitely be misleading, but I wouldn't use it to judge the quality of the tire. A lot of that comes down to promotions, inventory, and whether you're looking at a tire by itself or…

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Answer 4

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 5

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 8

The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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I apologize for any confusion on what the proper torque specs are for 1/2 inch lug nuts on trailer wheels. I attached a picture of a chart to the right that details what the proper torque specs are for a trailer wheels lugs based on lug size, wheel…

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Answer 10

Since wire color codes are NOT universal, we always recommend wiring by function, rather than wire color. If you look at the Trailer Wiring FAQ article I have linked you to, you can see some diagrams showing the proper way to wire a vehicle and…

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Answer 11

Kevin, I think you are absolutely making the right call replacing those tires. Even though they still look great on the outside, eight year old trailer tires are getting into the age range where internal deterioration becomes a bigger concern than…

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Answer 12

Hey Bob. There's two possible locations for the brake controller port on your 2026 Ford F-150. The most likely one is on your dash behind the coin holder above the 4WD knob. It'll be connected to the back of the coin tray which is only…

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