Is There a More Heavy-Duty Wheel and Tire Option For a Yakima EasyRider Double Decker Trailer
Updated 04/19/2023 | Published 04/18/2023
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Do you have a wheel and tire that will fit the yakama dual level kayak trailer for on and off road that is heavier duty than the OEM?
asked by: Stephen D
Expert Reply:
The Yakima EasyRider Double Decker Trailer # Y08129 uses a 4-on-4 bolt pattern. There are limited options for replacement wheels that fit that bolt pattern and could be considered an upgrade.
The wheels/tires used on the trailer currently are load range C tires and have a speed rating of 75mph. The Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Tire # AM35351DX is a load range D tire with a speed rating of 81mph. This would be a more "heavy-duty" tire because it can support more load than the OEM ties on the trailer. But this tire is slightly more narrow, which makes it a little less ideal for off-road use.
To be completely honest, the slight "upgrade" you are getting weight and speed wise with the Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Tire # AM35351DX is probably not worth it. If you are staying within the weight capacities of the Yakima trailer crossbars, you will not exceed the tire/wheel ratings and the off-road performance would be better with the slightly wider OEM tires.
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Yakima EasyRider Double Decker Trailer - 14-1/2' Long - 78" HD Crossbars - 500 lbs
- Kayak Trailer
- Crossbar-Style
- 4 Kayaks
- 19 Feet Long
- 500 lbs
- 78 Inch Crossbar
- 2-Tier
- Yakima
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