Is There Offset On Kenda Tires and Wheel Combo

Question:

Hello! Could you please advise me on what the Offset and Backspacing are for AM3S455 Kenda ST205/75D14 Bias Trailer Tire with 14inch White Spoke Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C. Thank you!

asked by: Chris

Expert Reply:

The Kenda ST205/75D14 Bias Trailer Tire with 14-inch White Spoke Wheel, part # AM3S455 uses a steel rim that has zero offset. Zero offset means the part of the wheel that attaches to the hub on the trailer is right in the middle of the width of the rim. for this wheel the rim is 6 inches wide. The backspacing would be

The tire on this combo has a section width of 7.8 inches. I have attached a photo of the tire and where the section width is measured. Since the tire is 7.8 inches wide, the backspacing for the wheel where it mounts on the hub would be 3.9 inches.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L