Trailer Rim and Tire Recommendation for a Tandem Jet Ski Trailer

Question:

I have a tandem jet ski trailer that has generic white rims with Carlisle Sure Trail ST 5.30-12 tire. The diameter of the hole through the rim is approximately 2.78inch it has 5 lugs with a center to center measurement between each bolt of 2.625, the overall outside diameter of the tire is about 21. I would like to replace these tires with the Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E Code: AM10140 I like the aluminum wheel lh45fr will these work? I am assuming I would also probably need: 2 Americana Trailer Wheel Center Cap - Stainless Steel - 3.19inch Pilot Code: AM90175 Price: and 10 Americana Trailer Wheel Lug Nut - 13/16inch Diameter - Stainless Steel - 1/2inch - 20 Code: AM90054 Price: Can you tell me if these rims and tires will work or not.

asked by: Scott

Expert Reply:

The tire part # AM10140 that you referenced would work well for you, these tires are very similar in overall diameter. Based on the lug dimension you gave me you have a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern, the rim # LH45FR would work well.

The center cap part # AM90175 would work well with this wheel and the lug nuts part # AM26NR that you referenced would also work well as long as you have 1/2 inch wheel studs.

expert reply by: Jameson C