Review of Kenda Trailer Tires and Wheels - Karrier ST215/75R14 LR C Radial 14 Inch Wheel - KE77JR Video

100/96 is the "load rating" and M is the speed rating which means 81 mph. 96 load rating means 1,570 lbs and 100 load rating is 1,800 lbs.

There is only a very slight size difference between the ST215/75R14 and the ST205/75R14 that you currently have on your trailer. The difference is less than half an inch in overall diameter less than half an inch in additional width. You would want…

You actually should shoot for 4-1/2" of clearance between the top of your tire and the bottom of the fender well. This accounts for flex in your suspension. Unless 2,280 lbs is the GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) of your trailer then you need…

The Kenda Karrier ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire #AM10235 (Load Range D) and the Kenda Karrier ST215/75R14 #AM10229 (Load Range C) that you referenced are simply different tire sizes. The ST215/75R14 tire size is larger in diameter/height by just…

For saltwater boat trailer use it is recommended to go with either a galvanized steel rim or a aluminum wheel. For a galvanized option I recommend the Americana Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel part #AM20354. Both these rims have excellent corrosion…

It sounds like your trailer uses agricultural hubs #AH15450ECOMP. This hub has the same 1.25 and 0.75 inner and outer bearings which are parts #LM67048 and #LM11949. Make sure your seals have an outer diameter of 2.332 inches and inner diameter of…

In order to find the correct replacement hubs for your Shoreland'r boat trailer, you need to first know what bearings your current hub has. You will need to take apart your current hub assembly and look at the bearings themselves; wipe away the…

It is not usually necessary to change wheel studs when switching from stamped steel trailer wheels to machined aluminum wheels like the Lionshead #LHSJ211G but I went to our warehouse to measure the thickness of the material at this wheel's hub,…

That would all depended on the aspect ratio of the 215 tire. For example, a ST205/75-14 tire has an overall diameter of 26.1" and width of 8.1". A ST215/75-14 tire has an overall diameter of 26.7" and width of 8.5". Therefore, as…

Wheel torque specs vary based on stud diameter, wheel diameter and wheel material. The linked chart shows you commonly recommended torque specs for a range of studs and wheels. For 1/2-inch wheel studs and a 14-inch steel trailer wheel you will use a…

The main difference between a ST205/75-14 size tire like the Contender #AC14R45SM and a ST215/75-14 size tire like the Taskmaster Provider Item #TTWTR21514 is that the larger number is a slightly larger size. The 205 has a section width of 7.99"…

Yes, the narrower ST205-75R14 tire will fit in place of an ST215-75R14, It is important for all of the trailer tires to be the same size and construction type (bias ply or radial). Using different sizes can cause tracking problems and lead to…