What is the Difference Between ST175/80D13 Tires and ST175/80R13 Trailer Tires
Question:
What is the difference between 175 80 D 13 and 175 80 R 13 ?? Thanks Looking for replacement tires for my Jet ski trailer...
asked by: Mike
Expert Reply:
The D in 175/80D-13 indicates that it is a bias ply tire where as the R in 175/80r-13 indicates that it is a radial tire. The difference is how the steel belts inside are oriented. Bias ply tires are generally better in off road types of situations. Radial tires track better and run cooler. You do not want to mix the different construction types because that can lead to uneven wear and decreased ride quality.
Each type of tire will have a load range such as # AM10210 which is a radial with a load range D. The load range is an indication of the capacity. This tire is rated for 1,610 pounds at 65 psi as is the bias ply version, # AM1ST77. Going with a higher capacity tire than stock does not increase the trailer capacity.
I have included a link to all of the tires we carry in size 175/80-13. I have also included a link to our informational article on trailer tires for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Radial Tire
- Load Range D
- 175/80-13
- 13 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Kenda
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Loadstar ST175/80D13 Bias Trailer Tire - Load Range D
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range D
- 175/80-13
- 13 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Kenda
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Karrier ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire with 14" Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Radial Tire
- Load Range C
- 205/75-14
- 14 Inch
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Galvanized
- Boat Trailer Wheels
- Kenda
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