Will Switching to Bigger Wheels On a Tow Dolly Limit the Amount of Blowouts
Updated 08/07/2024 | Published 08/03/2024
Products Featured in This Question
Question:
I have an EZE Tow car dolly that comes with 12 inch E-rated trailer tires. I have had three tire failures with these tires despite running at the max 80 PSI as stated on the tire. The dolly is carrying a 2018 KIA Sorento which I believe has a weight of around 4,000 pounds. Will going with a 15 inch wheel give me a more robust tire system to avoid failures?
asked by: Randall P
Expert Reply:
If I'm looking at the right thing, then the reason you're having so many blow outs is because you're overloading the dolly. It looks like the tires you have right now are likely something like the Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire # AM10140 which has a max weight capacity of 1,520 lbs (x2 = 3,040), so you'd be overloading the dolly by around 2,000 lbs (according to Google).
Using a 15" wheel will definitely give you more capacity, around 600 more lbs, but still won't be enough.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Loadstar ST205/75D15 Trailer Tire with Black Mod Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range C
- 205/75-15
- 15 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Kenda
more information >
Continue Researching
- Search Results: tire balancing beads
- Search Results: trailer tires and wheels
- Search Results: 145/12 trailer tires and wheels
- Video: Best 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan Trailer Hitch Options
- Search Results: tow dolly tires
- Q&A: What Are Advantages Of Aluminum Wheels Over Steel Wheels
- Q&A: Do Any Of The ST145R12 Tire/Wheel Combos Come With Metal Valve Stems?
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Video: Curt Wiring Harness Installation - 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan
- Q&A: Looking For Replacement Tires And Spare Tire For 2017 Acme Car Dolly
- Shop: Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E
- Video: Review of the Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel
- Video: Americana Trailer Wheel Center Cap Review
- Video: All About the Americana Trailer Wheel Center Cap
- Video: Review of Kenda Trailer Tires and Wheels - Tire with Aluminum Wheel - KE29EV
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Shop: Floor Mats
- Q&A: Counteract Tire Balancing Beads For 12" Trailer Tires
- Q&A: Do The Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Tire w/ 12" Galvanized Spoke Wheel # AM31202 Come Balanced?
- Shop: Counteract Tire Balancing Beads for Tandem Axle Trailers - 4 Tires
- Shop: Karrier S-Trail Radial Trailer Tire with 12" Aluminum AM02 Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range E
- Shop: Karrier S-Trail Radial Trailer Tire with 12" Aluminum AM01 Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range E
- Shop: Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D
- Search Results: rv air conditioners
- Q&A: Can I Swap Out My Tires On My EZE Tow Dolly to a Larger Size?
- Video: Trailer Wheel Measurements
- Q&A: 12 Inch Trailer Tire w/ High Load and Speed Rating
- Shop: Counteract Tire Balancing Beads for Tandem Axle Trailers - 4 Tires
- Search Results: electric step rv steps
- Shop: Karrier S-Trail Radial Trailer Tire with 12" Aluminum AM01 Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range E
Randall P.
8/6/2024
The dolly only has to support the front end of the car. The back of the car rides on its own tires. According to the dolly manufacturer the maximum weight of the car on the dolly is 5,000 pounds so my car is well under that spec. They equip the dolly with the 12 inch E-rated tires knowing that only a portion of the 4,000 pounds of the car will actually be on the dolly tires.