Can Trailer with 10 inch Bias Ply Tires be Converted to Radial
Question:
I have a pontoon boat on an Aluminum Trailer King dual axle trailer. I currently have 205/60/10 Bias tires. One blew out recently. We travel on the highway only and I want to convert all for wheels to radial. Is this possible? If so, I have a 22 foot Bennington Pontoon.
asked by: CLIFFORD S
Expert Reply:
In the 10 inch trailer tire size there are only bias ply options available. To switch to radial you'd need to bump up to the 12 inch size which would require a new wheel as well like the part # AM31202 for if you have a 5 lug bolt pattern or # AM35351DX for if you have a 4 lug bolt pattern. You'd only lose about 1/2 inch of fender clearance going with the larger size.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Tire w/ 12" Galvanized Spoke Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - LR D
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Radial Tire
- Load Range D
- 145/80-12
- 12 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Galvanized
- Boat Trailer Wheels
- Kenda
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Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Tire w/ 12" White Spoke Wheel - 4 on 4 - LR D
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Radial Tire
- Load Range D
- 145/80-12
- 12 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- 4 on 4 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Kenda
more information >
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Clifford S.
8/6/2020
The pilot hole is obviously bigger on the 12 inch wheel. Will this be a problem?