175/80-13 Trailer Tire Recommendation for Yacht Club Boat Trailer

Question:

I have a 2003 yacht club boat trailer and am putting new tire on it for a long trip from Florida to Northern Minnesota. Would I be better off with load size B or C for the tires I need. 175/80 D13

asked by: Mitch F

Expert Reply:

As long as the tire has the weight capacity needed for the trailer setup there isn't a distinct advantage to bump up to a higher Load Range. The only significant difference will be that the tire will need to be inflated to a higher psi rating.

With that said you current tire size indicates you have a bias ply tire which you can improve upon with a radial like the part # AM10199. Radials have a more flexible sidewall which creates less heat when on the highway and also adds quite a bit of stability. This is a Load Range C as well. I attached a review video for this for you to check out as well.

If you did want a bias ply we have that with part # AM1ST77.

expert reply by: Jameson C