Tire Blowouts on a 20 Ft. Boat and Trailer with 5.30-12 Load Range C Tires
Question:
I am shopping for boat trailer tires sixe 5.30-12 LRC 80psi. Just experience a blowout while traveling with RV and towing my 20 ft. boat trailer and am looking for good quality. Looking online I saw some bad reviews on Carlisle trailer tires which I was considering. Then noticed your site and am wondering how do your tires compare? Appreciate your help,
asked by: Charlie K
Expert Reply:
Most trailer tire blow-outs are due to heat build up from an under-inflated tire. Trailer tires have a thicker side wall and when under inflated the thicker side wall generates more heat faster and can cause the tire to fail. You should always inflate a trailer tire to the max psi rating indicated on the tire. Always use tires rated for trailer use. They will have an ST in front of the size.
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Kenda K353 Bias Trailer Tire - 5.30-12 - Load Range D
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range D
- 5.30-12
- 12 Inch
- K - 65 mph
- Kenda
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Kenda K353 Bias Trailer Tire - 5.30-12 - Load Range C
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range C
- 5.30-12
- 12 Inch
- K - 65 mph
- Kenda
more information >
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