Can Detail K2 Mighty Multi A-Frame Utility Trailer Have Tires with Higher Speed Rating Installed

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How fast is this trailer rated? I want a trailer that can handle 65 mph or more. If this is rated for less, can the axles, hubs, wheels, tires, etc be upgraded?

asked by: Bob

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The speed rating is related to the tires as that's the limiting factor. The tire on the trailer part # K2MMT5X7 would be limited to 65, but what you can do is replace the tires with the part # TTWSF48012C which is rated for 81 mph. This would lower the capacity of the trailer to being 1,980 lbs though. The tire will also cause the trailer to sit about 3/4 of an inch lower.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Bob

5/10/2020

Reduce Detail K2 Trailer capacity from 1640#'s to 1,980#'s? New math? ;-)

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Chris R.

5/12/2020

We call it etrailer math! In all seriousness, the wording is a bit confusing, but the overall capacity of the Detail K2 Trailer # K2MMT5X7 would indeed be "reduced" to 1,980 pounds in this instance (which is the combined load rating of two of those tires). The Detail K2 does have a carrying capacity of 1,640 pounds - however this refers to the loaded cargo weight. When the weight of the trailer itself is added, this comes out to a GVWR of 2,090 pounds - so this is what's being reduced. Let me know if that doesn't make sense.

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Bob

5/12/2020

@ChrisR Thanks for reply. To follow "Etrailer" or "new math" trailer GVRW's reduced by 111#'s correct when changing to those tires spec'd for 81mph? 1640 + 451 = 2091

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Chris R.

5/15/2020

@Bob You got it - you're losing about 110 pounds of capacity when switching to the high speed tires. Not a big deal as long as you don't plan on pushing the trailer's limits.

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