Recommendation of a Bias Trailer Tire with a Speed Rating of 65 MPH

Updated 10/20/2014 | Published 10/19/2014

Products Featured in This Question

Kenda Loadstar 5.30-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C

(2701)

$103.46

Kenda 5.30-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range D

(7492)

$122.08

Question:

i was looking at a 5.30-12 tire for my trailer 5 hole and wanted a c or possibly d rated tire that had a speed rating that could handle posted highway speeds or close to them 65mph i was wondering if you could make a suggestion?? i was looking at AM30820 thanks so much

asked by: Aaron G

Expert Reply:

All the ST trailer tires we currently offer have a speed rating of 65 mph. Special trailer tires are usually rated to operate at a maximum speed of 65 mph. If you exceed 65 mph, heat could build up in the tire and cause it to break down and fail. If a tire is rated to run at a higher speed, this information should be listed on the trailer's tires sidewall.

The Kenda Bias trailer tire # AM30820 (load range C) and # AM30859 (load range D) are great options and maximum speed rating is 65 mph. The tire size for both of these tires is 5.30 x 12.

I would recommend viewing your trailer plate to see if it recommends a C or D. If it doesn't specify, I would go with the load range D tire because of the added horizontal and sidewall strength with a higher psi rating of 105. Maximum load is 1,250 pounds.

I have included a couple FAQ's and video for you as well.

expert reply by: Chris B