What is the Difference Between the Kenda S-Trail and Kenda KR25

Published 04/24/2020

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Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Tire w/ 12" White Spoke Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - LR D

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$111.17

Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D

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$76.34

Question:

If I order a tire/wheel package do they come pre-balanced or will I need to take them to a local shop? Second, I noticed that the AM22319HWT wheels are about $10 cheaper (and better looking) than the AM20163 that come in the package I asked you about in the last email. Is there a premounted package available with that rim with the KR25 tires load D?

asked by: Chad S

Expert Reply:

The Kenda Karrier S-Trail # AM31199DX are going to be a more basic, white spoke wheel which is just going to give basic rust protection. An aluminum wheel that is going to provide you with the best rust protection possible, so I recommend going with those since they're going to provide you with a much more long-lasting wheel that won't rust out.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Chad

4/24/2020

Erik B.

4/24/2020

The good news is that you won't need to have your trailer tires balanced since they're just for supporting the load of a trailer, and balanced tires are really only neccessary when gripping the road through turns. With that said, they do come with the high side of the tire matched to the low side of the wheel from the factory for a partial balancing, which is really all you need since they're not steering. For the wheel/tire combos, we have pre-mounted # AM31215 or the black/silver version with # AM31206HWTB - that use that size tire and those wheels. Those would be the only ones we have available pre-mounted. If you wanted to have them mounted yourself you could use the Kenda # AM10130 and then either the Aluminum HWT Series S5 Split Spoke Trailer Wheel - 12" x 4" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - Black # AM22319HWTB or Silver # AM22319HWT to get the exact combination you're looking for.