Best Boat Trailer Tire Recommendation for Tire Size ST215/75R14

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I have st215 75 14 on my 5525 cap trailer. I typically drive 2500 mile round trip once per year at speeds of 60 to 80 mph. Would a higher load rated tire be beneficial for this type of trip. Cost no issue. What is your recommendation?

asked by: Reino J

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A higher speed rated tire would be a great choice for your trailer that's going to see higher speeds. I recommend the tire size of 215/75R14 is the Karrier ST215/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C, Item # AM10229, which has a speed rating of 81 mph.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I have attached a chart you can check out that describes the torque needed per wheel size, wheel stud size and material. For an 8-inch wheel with a 1/2-inch wheel stud the torque is 75 to 86 ft-lbs. For a 15 inch steel wheel with 1/2 inch wheel…

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It is not recommend to jack up a trailer by the axle. This may cause damage to the axle itself. It also puts too much stress on the leaf springs. Instead, you will want to place the jack under part of the trailer frame preferably next to the leaf…

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Tires blowing out is usually caused by either overloading the tires or because of excessive heat generated when the tires are under inflated. But with all of the problems you are having there may be something else going on as well. I recommend having…

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For optimal performance, long life and to realize their maximum load bearing capability, trailer tires should always remain inflated to the maximum pressure rating listed on the tire sidewall, which in the case of the Karrier ST215/75R14 Radial…

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The highest rated trailer tire size of ST215/75R14 is the Kenda Karrier part #AM10229 is a load range C tire with a maximum load of 1,870 lbs at 50 psi. This does not seem quite enough for your setup. Instead, I would recommend you go down to the…

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The Karrier trailer tire #AM10235 has a limited 2 year warranty but we do not offer an additional warranty beyond that. If something were to go wrong with the tire due to a defect we would definitely take care of you, no problem. The best defense…

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You can change to a slightly larger tire like the Karrier ST215/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire #AM10229 as long as you have adequate clearance to fit the larger tire. The new tire is going to be 3/4" taller overall. This will account to 3/8"…

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The main difference between a ST205/75-14 size tire like the Contender #AC14R45SM and a ST215/75-14 size tire like the Taskmaster Provider Item #TTWTR21514 is that the larger number is a slightly larger size. The 205 has a section width of 7.99"…

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Answer 9

The differences are a matter of tread width, tire diameter and load rating. The Kenda 205/75-14 tire, part #AM10235 has a section width (maximum width of tire) of 8.1 inches and a diameter of 26.3 inches and a load rating of 2200 lbs per tire. The…

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Answer 10

The Taskmaster Provider #TTWTRTM2157514D has a maximum weight capacity of 2,200 pounds at 65 psi and a speed rating M which is 81 mph. It's a 215/75R14 sized radial tire. I've linked a video for you as well.

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For your 14 inch wheels, I recommend the Provider ST215/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D #TTWTRTM2157514D. This is a slightly smaller tire, but it is very well made. It is rated for 2,200 lbs at 65 psi and has a max speed rating of 81 mph. It…

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Answer 12

The three most common lug stud sizes for a trailer are 1/2"-20, 9/16"-18, and 5/8"-18. In order to make sure you get the correct lug nuts you need to measure the lug studs on the trailer now as we have no way to look this up for…

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