Best Trailer Tire to Replace ST180/80D13

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Thanks! I however need a all in one rim and tire option. Sorry I didn’t explain in original email. I found these three options and can’t determine the differences. Would all of the work just as good? I drive it an hour on the highway going 55mph to the lake. Steep mountain highway in western North Carolina i40 to lake maybe 6 times a year Thank you. 3 links below to three tires on your website AM3S334 AM3S333 AM3S331

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The best trailer tire we have to replace your ST180/80D13 would be the Kenda ST185/80R13 part # AM10208 which has the highest weight capacity of 1,710 lb and the highest speed rating of 81 mph. It's also a radial and has an automotive style tread pattern.

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David S.

11/22/2022

Thanks! I however need a all in one rim and tire option. Sorry I didn’t explain in original email. I found these three options and can’t determine the differences. Would all of the work just as good? I drive it an hour on the highway going 55mph to the lake. Steep mountain highway in western North Carolina i40 to lake maybe 6 times a year Thank you. 3 links below to three tires on your website AM3S334 AM3S333 AM3S331

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Jameson C.

11/22/2022

Between the three options you mentioned the best is the Loadstar ST185/80D13 part # AM3S334 since it has a galvanized wheel. This will provide the best corrosion resistance which is the most ideal for a boat trailer.

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Answer 1

Our highest rated wheel for a 13" x 4-1/2" Rim with 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern is the Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Trailer Wheel, #AM20245. This has a nice rust resistant black powder coat finish, is made in the USA and meets DOT standards.…

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I wish we had an ideal solution that covered both scenarios, but best option would probably be the steps part #TLA8005 as it's the correct choice for the taller height you'd see. When it's lower the steps would maybe not be as needed.…

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The Booster Step is something that comes on the TorkLift GlowStep Revolution Uprising models that fold up into the door like what you mentioned with part #TLA9003. Since you have the standard TorkLift GlowStep Revolution that stores under the door…

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The D-rated trailer tires we offer in the size you have of ST185/80R13 like the #AM10208 have a weight capacity of 1,710 lbs when inflated to 65 psi. Most likely your tires were overheated due to excessive speed or too low of tire pressure which is…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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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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Answer 10

Your math is correct in your trailer weight load example. If a fully-loaded tandem axle trailer weighs 4000-lbs then each of the 4 tires will bear 1/4th of that load, or 1000-lbs. In this case a tire rated for 1300-lbs would provide a good safety…

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You can add larger wheels and tires to a trailer as long as you have enough room for the larger size. The main clearance issues we find when putting larger tires and wheels on a trailer is from the top of the tire to the fender and from the inside…

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Answer 12

Good morning, Cliff. As of today (3/27/24) we are expecting the #KE33JR tire/wheel combo to be in stock in about 2 weeks. Hopefully this means we can take our own pictures and put them on the site within maybe about 3-4 weeks from now. What I can…

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