Can Kenda K558 205/75D14 AM3S440 Replace Kenda K550?

Updated 05/15/2023 | Published 05/11/2023

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Loadstar ST205/75D14 Bias Trailer Tire - Load Range C

(3843)

$100.62

Loadstar ST205/75D14 Bias Trailer Tire with 14" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C

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$160.73

Question:

I just purchased a Kenda ST205/75D14 weight rating C tire for my 2018 Gulf-stream Amerilite 198BH. The tire I purchased has K550 stamped on it but when I looked at the old tire, I see it has K558. Can I use the new tire or do I have to return it for a K558?

asked by: Jason P

Expert Reply:

Both the Kenda K558 and the K550 you purchased are Bias ply tires, so as long as your old tire is also an ST205/75D14 tire, you can use the # AM3S440 you purchased without any issues.

The only time mixing tires is an issue is if they're a different size, or if you mix radials and bias ply tires. Since both are bias ply, and I'm assuming you purchased the same size, you'll have no issues.

expert reply by: Samuel C