Looking To Upgrade From 12" Wheels To 13" Wheels

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Hello, Im looking to upgrade from 12inch to 13inch wheels on my Triton PWC trailer. Would this option work? Thank you!

asked by: Jake T

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Hello Jake, thanks for reaching out. It may be possible to upgrade your wheels from 12" to 13". The main thing we need to keep in mind here is the clearance in the wheel well area. Our rule of thumb is you want at least 3" between the tire and the fender, and at least 1" between the inside of the tire and the frame of the trailer.

The Kenda Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire # KE23JR you mentioned is 24" in diameter and 6.9" wide. I suggest you compare these dimensions to your trailer to see if you will have room. As long as the clearance is good you are fine to upgrade.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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Jesse M.

12/22/2025

Hey Jake, how did your upgrade from 12-inch to 13-inch wheels on your Triton trailer turn out? Did the Kenda Karrier tires fit with enough clearance around the fender and frame? Your results could really help others thinking about the same change.

Answer 1

Hi Jordan; the Kenda Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire with 13" Black Mesh Wheel #KE23JR is a single wheel and tire. If you need a pair you will have to order a quantity of two.

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Answer 2

A radial tire like the Taskmaster 4.80R12 #TT48012C is a lot better for longer trips. The radial construction is ideal for highway use as it will run cooler than a Bias #AM30670 tire like you have. It also has a much higher speed rating of 81mph…

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Answer 3

There really isn't a particular maximum trailer weight that is used to determine when brakes need to be added to both axles of a tandem axle setup. While I do still recommend checking your local laws, I am also not aware of any general laws that…

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Answer 4

Brakes can be installed on only one axle of a tandem axle trailer, however you should first check your state laws to see how many brakes are required for the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of your tandem axle trailer. Some states require a…

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Answer 5

A higher load range tire has a higher ply rating but it will also produce a rougher ride and could have a psi rating that exceeds the capacity of the wheel or, more likely, the valve stem. The size you have now, 225/75-15 load range C, is rated for…

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Answer 6

Hey Garth I don't have any way of looking up what size lug pattern your trailer wheels have. Unless you have a really old trailer most if not all 175/80/R13 wheels have a 5 on 4-1/2 lug pattern but I have linked a faq below that will walk you…

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Answer 7

Hey Tyler, I'm glad everyone was ok with the blowout and nothing serious happened, and to answer your question yes, you can go to 185/80-13 tires as they're just a bit larger than 175/80-13 tires. As for the right one, despite popular…

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Answer 8

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 9

Hey Bryan, that's a good question. The pricing can definitely be misleading, but I wouldn't use it to judge the quality of the tire. A lot of that comes down to promotions, inventory, and whether you're looking at a tire by itself or…

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