What Is The Backspacing On The Kenda Karrier KR53 KE69JV?

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What is the backspacing on these wheels? Kenda Karrier KR53 ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 14 Black Spoke Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2.

asked by: David M

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Hi David!

The Kenda Karrier KR53 ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 14" Black Spoke Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 # KE69JV actually has no offset. When we list a wheel that does have an offset, we mention in the title and the specs what said offset is, but when we don't mention it anywhere, it's because it doesn't have any. So with that said, the backspacing will be 3.9" (half of the 7.8" width of the wheel/tire).

What are you wanting to install this on? And were you needing more or less backspacing than that?

expert reply by: Lazer S

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Kenda Karrier KR53 KE69JV
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David M.

5/18/2026

I have a small dirt bike trailer with steel wheels and zero offset AND a ¼” spacer behind that. I would rather not use the spacer and would like the additional .250 of negative backspace plus the space the spacer occupies.

Lazer S.

5/19/2026

@DavidM Definitely understand wanting to get rid of that spacer. Do you know how much space you have between the sidewall of the tire and the fender/frame of the trailer? and you you know what size tires you are currently running?

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