Is there a Difference Between Boat Tire and Wheel Assemblies Over Standard Ones?

Question:

This tire/wheel assembly is not specifically listed for use on a boat trailer whereas several others are. Is there a difference between the several that are listed for use on boat trailers and if so, what is the difference?

asked by: Billy H

Expert Reply:

Yes, there is and it's the wheels. Boat trailer wheels like the Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire with 13" Galvanized Wheel item # AM31952 have galvanized wheels that are designed to be used in the water. They won't rust like the steel wheel on the Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire with 13" White Wheel item # AM31951 you were looking at.

Both of these wheel tire combos have the exact same ST175/80R13 tire with a load range of C item # AM10199. Both have 5 on 4-1/2 lug patterns. If they are going on a boat trailer, I highly recommend spending the extra money to purchase the Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire with 13" Galvanized Wheel item # AM31952.

expert reply by: Jerred H