Does The Kenda Karrier KR53 ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire KE95EV Come Balanced?

Updated 04/07/2026 | Published 04/04/2026

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Kenda Karrier KR53 ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire with 13" Black Mod Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2

(992)

$129.73

Counteract Tire Balancing Beads Single Pack for Trailers - 4 oz

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$7.91

Question:

Are these tires balanced?

asked by: Bill H

Expert Reply:

Hey Bill, thanks for reaching out. The Kenda Karrier KR53 ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire # KE95EV comes balanced in the manner that nearly all trailer tires are balanced. Every tire and every wheel has a high (heavy) and low (light) spot. The manufacturers offset the high spot on the tire with the low spot on the wheel to balance them. They are not spun on a machine like car tires.

That said, if you want to have them balanced beyond that you can. Its not necessary but a lot of people do it anyways out of an abundance of safety. Any shop that does trailer tires should be able to adequately balance a trailer tire and wheel.

That, or an easier way to add balance to a trailer tire is with balancing beads like part # CA66VR. These go inside the tire itself and automatically balance as you drive. This is typically what I recommend for trailer tires since they are pretty inexpensive, and you wouldn't have to take the tires to a shop.

Have you typically balanced your trailer tires in the past?

What kind of trailer do you have?

expert reply by: Jesse M

Kenda Karrier KR53 ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire with 13" Black Mod Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2
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Bill H.

4/7/2026

I generally get them balanced. An unbalanced tire can wreack havoc on a trailer. It’s a boat trailer.

Jesse M.

4/7/2026

@BillH Yea that's a good call. Definitely can't hurt. Really any tire shop should be able to do that. You know where to find me if you ever need anything else!