Best Wheel Finish For Salt Water Using ST175/80D13 Boat Trailer Tire
Updated 07/08/2022 | Published 07/06/2022 >
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Question:
Which finish is better for salt water, white or galvanized?
asked by: Brian R
Expert Reply:
The galvanized finish is better for salt water than your white powder coated wheels. If you want the best wheel for use in salt water you will want to use an aluminum wheel. I see that you were looking at the Loadstar ST175/80D13 Bias Trailer Tire # AM1ST77, below is a list of the wheels for this tire that you can use.
Galvanized Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel 5 on 4-1/2 # AM20234
Galvanized Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel 4 on 4 # AM20224
White Powder Coated Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel 5 on 4-1/2 # AM20232
White Powder Coated Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel 4 on 4 # AM20222DX
We also have them mounted as a tire and wheel combo.
Loadstar ST175/80D13 Bias Trailer Tire with 13" Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 # AM3S060
Loadstar ST175/80D13 Bias Trailer Tire with 13" Galvanized Wheel - 4 on 4 # AM3S040
Loadstar ST175/80D13 Bias Trailer Tire with 13" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 # AM3S050
Loadstar ST175/80D13 Bias Trailer Tire with 13" White Wheel - 4 on 4 # AM3S030
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Loadstar ST175/80D13 Bias Trailer Tire - Load Range D
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range D
- 175/80-13
- 13 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Kenda
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