Is Load Rating For ST145R12 Trailer Tires For One or Both
Updated 01/31/2023 | Published 01/28/2023
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How is the load rating calculated for trailer tires? I have a pop up camper roughly 1,500 - 1,600 lbs. tires I have been seeing say 1,250 lbs. is that because the two tires are sharing the weight? The tires on the pop up now are a 145R12.
asked by: Phil F
Expert Reply:
Ratings for ST145R12 tires are for one tire only; so you'd combine the capacity of both tires to get the full load rating. For example, the Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E # AM10140 have a 1,520 lb capacity per tire, or combined 3,040 lb capacity.
The Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D # AM10130 have a 1,220 lb capacity per tire, or 2,440 lb combined capacity. So either would be more than enough for your 1,500 lb - 1,600 lb pop-up.
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Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Radial Tire
- Load Range E
- 145/80-12
- 12 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Kenda
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