Trailer Tires to Replace 215/50-10 Tires on a Custom Made Boat Trailer
Question:
I have a custom made boat trailer. the tires on it are 215-50/10. they are exf. pro star tires, 2ply. they are dot rated but I cant find any speed rating. what tire would you recommend to replace it with. boat,trailer,motor weight 1700 lbs. the wheels are 4 on 4 bolt pattern.
asked by: Bob S
Expert Reply:
A tire size 215/50-10 is not a common trailer tire size. For a tire that is close in size that should fit the same wheels you have you can go with a 205/65-10. I have linked the tires we carry in this size to the right.
This size is about 1/2 inch more narrow than the ones you currently have. And it is about 2 inches taller. You will need over 1 inch of clearance above the existing tires to go to this size. All of the tires we carry in this size have a speed rating of 65 miles per hour.
The highest capacity is # AM1HP56 rated for 1,650 pounds at 90 psi. That is per tire so on a single axle you would double that. You want to match or exceed the axle capacity when replacing tires. I have included a link to our FAQ article on trailer tires for you.
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Loadstar K399 Bias Trailer Tire - 205/65-10 - Load Range E
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