Best ST175/80-13 Tire for Highway Driving and Speeds
Updated 04/30/2026 | Published 04/28/2026
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Question:
I am looking for Qty ST175/80R13 tire only with the highest quality and highest speed rating for a cross country trip. Load C at a minumum but D or higher preferred. I see many that are only tire/rim combinations.
asked by: Leo W
Expert Reply:
Welcome back Leo! The Karrier item # KE78KV is going to be the best ST175/80-13 tire for a long road trip. This is a load range D radial tire with a 1,650 lbs capacity. It has a top highway speed of 81 mph so you may need to slow down a bit.
The reason the Karrier item # KE78KV is the best tire for highway driving is because of the tread pattern. The 5-rib tread pattern is not only going to wear better but it also is going to provide better traction in wet or slippery conditions. You'll have far better grip than a general purpose radial and it's going to perform better than a bias ply.
What kind of trailer do you have and where are you headed on your cross-country trip?
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Karrier KR35 ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D
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- 175/80-13
- 13 Inch
- M - 81 mph
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