Replacement Trailer Wheel and Tire Recommendation for Tire Size 20.5x8.0-10

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I have a 1993 jayco pop-up camper that needs new tires and wheels, the current tire size is 20.5x8.0-10 load range c. I am having a very hard time finding the right tires for this trailer. please help. I dont want tobuy tires that are not gonna work....

asked by: Darrell

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Your tire size of 20.5x8.0-10 is equivalent to the modern size of 205/65-10. Which we have several options for.

If you have a 4 lug wheel you would want the part # AM3H340 or if you have a 5 lug wheel you'd need the part # AM3H400.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Yes, the Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire with 10 inch Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range E, item #AM3H490, is a a good alternative to 20.5 x 8-10 tire. The load range is the same, both are bias ply tires and they are the same overall size.…

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Answer 2

The modern equivalent of a 20.5 x 8 - 10 tire is a 205/65-10 tire. These two tires are going to have the exact same diameter of 20.5" therefore, you can absolutely use the 20.5 x 8 - 10 tires you have now as a spare. For a 205/65-10 tire, I…

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Answer 3

For a galvanized steel wheel that will fit 20.5x8.0-10 tires and has a bolt pattern of 5 on 4-1/2 inches you would want the Americana Steel Trailer Wheel #AM20048. The pilot diameter of this rim is 2.8 inches, I also attached a review video for this…

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Answer 4

The extra reinforcement does cause the Load Range E tire #AM1HP56 to be a little more stiff, but since you are comparing 205/65-10 size tires there won't be enough of a difference in how stiff it is to cause the ride to be drastically different.…

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Answer 5

The metric trailer tire size corresponding to your 18.5 x 8.5 - 8 tires is size 215/60-8. In this size we offer both tires only and pre-mounted wheel/tire combinations that you can see on the linked page. The tires-only are available in two weight…

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Answer 6

The load range tire used is going to depend on the gross trailer weight capacity, which should be on a sticker or plate near the front of the trailer frame or in the trailer's literature. It probably also indicates the load range, or at least the…

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Answer 7

The modern equivalent to a 20.5x8-10 is going to be a 205/65-10. The bolt pattern is either going to be 4 on 4 inch or 5 on 4-1/2 inch. So if it requires 4 bolts then you likely have a 4 on 4 pattern. If it is 5 bolts then it is likely 5 on 4-1/2. To…

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Answer 8

I recommend going with the Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire with the 10" Galvanized Wheel found as part #AM3H490 on our site. The tire is similarly sized with an 8.4" section width and a 20.4" outer diameter. It also has a load range…

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Answer 9

The Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire with 10" Galvanized Wheel part #AM3H440 has a maximum speed rating of 65 mph. In order to obtain a higher speed rating you will need to upgrade to a substantially larger tire size like the Karrier…

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Answer 10

We do not balance our wheel and tire combos like the Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire with 10" Galvanized Wheel #AM3H400 in general trailer wheels and tires are not balanced and even when they are done the weights typically fall off since…

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Answer 11

The wheel and tire combo part #AM3H490 that you referenced weighs 31 lbs.

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Answer 12

Because we have received different speed ratings for this tire, I contacted the manufacturer. The tech department of the manufacturer of the Kenda Bias Trailer Tire with Wheel, Item #AM3H490, confirmed that the speed rating of this tire is 65 mph.…

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