Is there a Difference Between Boat Tire and Wheel Assemblies Over Standard Ones?
Updated 02/04/2024 | Published 02/03/2024
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Question:
This tire/wheel assembly is not specifically listed for use on a boat trailer whereas several others are. Is there a difference between the several that are listed for use on boat trailers and if so, what is the difference?
asked by: Billy H
Expert Reply:
Yes, there is and it's the wheels. Boat trailer wheels like the Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire with 13" Galvanized Wheel item # AM31952 have galvanized wheels that are designed to be used in the water. They won't rust like the steel wheel on the Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire with 13" White Wheel item # AM31951 you were looking at.
Both of these wheel tire combos have the exact same ST175/80R13 tire with a load range of C item # AM10199. Both have 5 on 4-1/2 lug patterns. If they are going on a boat trailer, I highly recommend spending the extra money to purchase the Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire with 13" Galvanized Wheel item # AM31952.
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Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire with 13" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Radial Tire
- Load Range C
- 175/80-13
- 13 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Kenda
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