Comparing Tire Sizes ST145R12 And 205/65R10 For A Triton 4 Place Snowmobile Trailer
Updated 11/17/2025 | Published 12/11/2024
Question:
My Triton 4 place snowmobile trailer has a GVWR of 4400 lbs. The current tires are 205/65/10 LRE. I have enough clearance to go with the ST145r12 tires/wheels. Is a Load Rating D tire enough or do you recommend going with a Load E tire? Is the 145r12 a good upgrade or should I be sticking with the 205/65/10 wheel/ tire combo?
asked by: Chris P
Expert Reply:
Hi Chris,
Tire size ST145R12 LRE has a 1,520lb capacity compared to the 1,650lb capacity of tire size 205/65/10 LRE so I would stick with what you already have. Are you experiencing handling issues or is there something else you're wanting to correct?
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Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Tire w/ 12" Galvanized Spoke Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - LR D
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Radial Tire
- Load Range D
- 145/80-12
- 12 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Galvanized
- Kenda
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Chris R.
11/17/2025
Hey Chris, did you end up sticking with the 205/65/10 tires on your Triton trailer or trying the ST145R12 option? Your results could really help others deciding between those sizes.