Trailer Tire Recommendation to Replace 155/80-13
Question:
I asked earlier about P155/80R13 replacement tires. Could the wear on the inner edge be caused from being a car tire and not a trailer tire?
asked by: COREY S
Helpful Expert Reply:
The tire size you have is not designed for use on a trailer as it's a passenger vehicle tire size. That's actually what the "P" in the tire size references. You want a tire size that starts with ST which means it's for a trailer application. The closest trailer tire size is the size ST185/80-13 which for that I recommend the Westlake part # LHWL101 which is a radial tire with a higher speed rating and a warranty that includes roadside assistance and tire replacement. This tire also has a great tread design that will give you great traction in wet and dry conditions.
The ST tires have sidewalls that are reinforced for vertical loads like what trailers often encounter.
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Westlake ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Radial Tire
- Load Range C
- 175/80-13
- 13 Inch
- L - 75 mph
- Westlake
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Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C
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- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range C
- 4.80-12
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- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Kenda
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Corey S.
8/20/2019
I asked earlier about P155/80R13 replacement tires. Could the wear on the inner edge be caused from being a car tire and not a trailer tire?