Higher Capacity Trailer Tire for Size 18.5x8.5x8
Updated 10/26/2020 | Published 10/22/2020
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Question:
I will be hauling two snowmobiles each weighing approx. 450 lbs. Current tires on trailer are 18.5x8.5x8 on 5 hole wheel with load rating c. Wondering if i should upgrade to load rating d on galvanized wheels to take into account for added weight of trailer itself, snow and ice build up, and additional equipment srapped on ie: gas cans, coolers, etc.. Trailer is 8x10 single axle two bed trailer.
asked by: Ben F
Expert Reply:
In a Load Range D of the tire size you have of 18.5x8.5x8 which is also known as the size 215/60-8 we have the part # AM1HP28. This tire has a capacity of 1,165 lbs per tire whereas the Load Range C has a capacity of 940 lbs.
You'd have to check out the weight of your trailer as it would be when loaded to determine if you'd need the additional capacity.
For a part number with this tire on a 5 bolt wheel we have the # AM3H325 as well.
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Loadstar K399 Bias Trailer Tire - 215/60-8 - Load Range D
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
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- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range D
- 215/60-8
- 8 Inch
- M - 81 mph
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