Difference Between AM1ST79 and AM10208 ST185/80-13 Tires
Question:
AM10208 VS AM1ST79 both 13inch ST185/R80 LOAD D 81 MPH SPEED RATING SAME WARRANTY LENGTH NOT SURE OF THE $40 DIFFERENCE IN PRICE? I HAVE 13inch STEEL DEXSTAR 4 BOLT RIMS 4.5inch INSIDE WIDTH OF RIM BOLT PATTERN 9.5inch APART I BELEIVE. WANT TO BUY 3 TIRES TODAY AND MAKE SURE THESE WILL FIT PROPERLY. GOING ON A SINGLE AXLE 1969 VINTAGE CAMPER 2,400 LBS WEIG
asked by: Tom H
Expert Reply:
The only difference between the # AM10208 and the # AM1ST79 ST185/80-13 tires you referenced is that the
# AM1ST79 is a bias-ply tire while the # AM10208 is a radial. Either tire would mount just fine on a 13 inch rim that's 4, 4-1/2 or 5 inches wide, so they'll work perfectly with your existing wheels. Either tire has a 1710 lb weight capacity per tire or 3420 lb per axle so they'll easily be able to handle the 2400 lb weight of your trailer.
Radial tires will provide a smoother ride and they'll run cooler than bias-ply tires, so I'd recommend going with radials. Excessive heat build-up is the number one cause of premature tire failure, so anything you can do to get the tires to run cooler will significantly increase their lifespan.
Products Referenced in This Question
Kenda Karrier ST185/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Radial Tire
- Load Range D
- 185/80-13
- 13 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Kenda
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Loadstar ST185/80D13 Bias Trailer Tire - Load Range D
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range D
- 185/80-13
- 13 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Kenda
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