How to Choose Boat Trailer Tires
Question:
I need a pair of wheel and tire for 17.5 Bayliner single axle trailer. There is a mismatched set of tires on the trailer. What size and load rating is recommended?
asked by: William F
Expert Reply:
There is a way for you to select the right tire, though I was unable to find any type of specs for a Bayliner trailer. However, it is easy to find the correct tires for your application, you simply want to choose tires that have a combined capacity which exceeds the GVWR of your trailer and fit your wheels.
For example, the Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire # AM10199 is a load range C tire with a capacity of 1,360 lbs (or 2,720 lbs for two) that fits 13" x 4-1/2", 13" x 5", and 13" x 5-1/2" wheels. When inflated it measures 24.1" in diameter and 7" wide.
Another example is the Castle Rock ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire # 274-000029 which is a load range D tire with a capacity of 2,540 lbs (or 5,080 lbs for two) that fits 15" x 5" and 15" x 6" wheels. It measures 28.3" in diameter and 8.8" wide when inflated.
For wheels, you will simply need to know your bolt pattern and I have added a link to a help article for you to check out which details exactly how to determine what bolt pattern you have.
I have added links to video reviews of these tires for you to take a look at, as well as a link to our entire selection of tires and tire/wheel combos. If you let me know the size of your wheels and the GVWR of your trailer I can also help find you the right tires.
Products Referenced in This Question
Castle Rock ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Radial Tire
- Load Range D
- 225/75-15
- 15 Inch
- L - 75 mph
- Castle Rock
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Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Radial Tire
- Load Range C
- 175/80-13
- 13 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Kenda
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