Trailer Tire Replacement for Size 165/80R13

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I have inherited a utility/boat trailer, and was hoping to haul a Model A Roadster #2165. The tires on it now are P165/80R13, on a four bolt rim. Can I replace the tires with the ST185/80R13, 8 ply, load range D #1710? Also as an alternative, is there a 10 ply load range E tire in the 185 size? There looks to be plenty of room under the fender to accommodate a larger tire. Thanks

asked by: Doug

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The size 175/80-13 is the closest trailer tire size to your 165/80R13 and would work just as well. It fits rims that are between 4-1/2 inch and 5-1/2 inches wide. I recommend the Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D item # AM10210. You aren't going to find a 175/80-13 or a 185/80R13 in a load range E.

The Kenda Karrier ST185/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D item # AM10208 you were looking at would work on your rim if it is 4-1/2" - 5-1/2" wide.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Neither tire size you mention is a trailer tire size. Could you have meant 175/80-13 which is a trailer tire size? Your current 165/80-13 tires are about 23.39 inches in diameter and 6.50 inches in width. Switching to the 175/70-13 would give you a…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 3

Trailer wheel bearings are specific to the spindle that is installed on the axle that is on your trailer. You will need to safely support the trailer, remove the wheel and tire, remove the grease cap, remove the cotter pin and washer that secures the…

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Yes, it will! It looks like your 2024 Triton WCII trailer wheels have a 5 on 4-1/2 lug nut pattern so the Aluminum Viking Series Valhalla Trailer Wheel item #AX02350545BMFL. Not sure what size tires you currently have but we have two sizes that will…

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Hey Jay, spec-wise the two tires are exactly the same and are even made by same company. Only real difference is a slightly different tread pattern so I would go with the better priced part #KE68KV all day.

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Hello Justin, thanks for reaching out. Going from a load range C tire up to a load range D likely will not change the ride quality in any noticeable way. You would not be increasing the carrying capacity of your trailer, but the higher rated tires…

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Hello Barb, thanks for getting in touch. We do offer the 185/80-13 tires but the highest load range available is a load range D. For that I recommend the Karrier ST185/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D #KE68KV. These are D range so 8 ply rated…

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Hey Pat! If you buy a wheel like the #AX02350545BMFL and then a separate tire you will have to mount the tire yourself or have it done locally. If you buy a wheel and tire combo like the #KE53JR then the tire comes mounted on the rim. If you can let…

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Answer 9

Great question, William! The Karrier ST225/75R15 #KE63KV is a KR35 while the Karrier ST225/75R15 #AM10303 is a KR03 according to Kenda. There is a slight variation in the tread pattern and from what Kenda says about them it looks like the KR03 is…

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Answer 10

Hey Justin, you can definitely go to a Load Range D tire in place of a C and the only real "down side" is that you would have to put more pair pressure in the tire. It will give you more weight capacity if ever needed without any real draw…

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