Recommended Replacement Tires for Snowmobile Trailer Using 18.5x8.5-8 Tires
Question:
i want something for my 2 place open snowmobile trailer that is rated better than the stock low quality tires. any ideas? 18.5X8.5-8 Loadstar Trailer Tire LRC On 5 Bolt is what i am using now.
asked by: Vincent
Expert Reply:
The metric trailer tire size corresponding to your 18.5 x 8.5 - 8 tires is size 215/60-8. In this size we offer both tires only and pre-mounted wheel/tire combinations that you can see on the linked page.
The tires-only are available in two weight Load Range ratings, C and D. The Kenda C-rated tire # AM1HP26 can handle 935-lbs at its rated pressure of 50-psi. The Load Range D tire # AM1HP28 can handle up to 1165-lbs at 70-psi.
In the combination wheel/tire items we again offer Load Range C and D tires mounted on wheels with either a 4-on-4 bolt pattern or the more popular 5-on-4-1/2 bolt pattern. The 4-on-4 wheels are limited to a Load Range C tire while the 5-on-4-1/2 wheels come with either C or D tires.
If the goal is to reduce the chance for a blowout you can use a tire with a higher Load Range than you actually need, meaning a tire that can handle more weight than it is actually going to have to support. This extra weight capacity becomes safety margin since a tire will run cooler when it is not operating at its maximum load. Cooler-running tires tend to have fewer issues with blowouts.
Always keep your special trailer tires fully inflated to the pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Products Referenced in This Question
Loadstar K399 Bias Trailer Tire - 215/60-8 - Load Range C
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range C
- 215/60-8
- 8 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Kenda
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Loadstar K399 Bias Trailer Tire - 215/60-8 - Load Range D
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range D
- 215/60-8
- 8 Inch
- K - 65 mph
- Kenda
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Provider ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range G
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Radial Tire
- Load Range G
- 235/85-16
- 16 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Taskmaster
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