Trailer tire 13"

[Bambam]

Have a small fiberglass enclosed trailer to haul one motorcycle. Will be hauling a bike from CT to NC, off loading and then using the trailer for a carry-all to FL and then home to CT. Tires that are on there are different brand and of unknown age, I got the trailer in 09 and they haven't been replaced. I don't speed, but I am thinking I will be spending a bulk of the highway driving at 75....Going to replace the bearings and seals, so should probably change the tires too, any recommendations? It sits a lot , but when it gets used, it gets used !

Thank you

 

[Chris142]

Can you go 75 with a trailer legally? Here that's asking for a big ticket.

 

[Bambam]

Originally Posted By: Chris142
Can you go 75 with a trailer legally? Here that's asking for a big ticket.


Not sure, but it's done a lot , doesn't make it right, but it's done.

 

[CKN]

I would suggest changing the tires/rim to 14" if you have room. In the 14" sizes there are high speed ST radials that are rated at 70mph.

Both Goodyear and Carlisle Tires have them and both seem to do well on the RV forums-and from personal experience.

 

[Bambam]

Originally Posted By: CKN
I would suggest changing the tires/rim to 14" if you have room. In the 14" sizes there are high speed ST radials that are rated at 70mph.

Both Goodyear and Carlisle Tires have them and both seem to do well on the RV forums-and from personal experience.


No room for 14's, the 13's are ST rated that are on there now.

 

[Olas]

What width are the rims?

 

[CKN]

Originally Posted By: Bambam
Originally Posted By: CKN
I would suggest changing the tires/rim to 14" if you have room. In the 14" sizes there are high speed ST radials that are rated at 70mph.

Both Goodyear and Carlisle Tires have them and both seem to do well on the RV forums-and from personal experience.


No room for 14's, the 13's are ST rated that are on there now.



Generally the higher speed ST Radials have come out in the last 5 years or so. The designation "ST" means for trailer use (and can be either radial or bias plys) and IS NOT a speed rating. I know Carlisle does not make a 13" high speed radial. Bias ply-yes but not a high speed radial. You are going to have to check the various websites and do a search to see what is available in 13"-not a great tire choice on a highway trailer-those things spin like crazy at highway speeds.

 

[Claud]

In Europe we managed fine with 13" tires on our cars for years. It was quite easy to buy tires rated up to 113 mph.
I would replace 9 year old tires for the long high speed round trip you have in mind. Make sure the replacements are speed rated for the job. Any good tire retailer should have no trouble supplying what you need.

Claud.

 

[NewEnglander]

Our Accent rolls on Hankook tires that are 13" and have been terrific.

 

[SwampSurvivor]

9 year old trailer tires would scare me, that's for sure. I'd definitely get new ones in the factory size.

However, I don't think the bearings need to be replaced. As long as the bearings aren't pitted / discolored and the spindles are good, use some good hi-temp wheel bearing grease and throw a set of seals at it and motor on

 

[Nick1994]

My brother has a set of these Carlisle's on his car hauler trailer. His are a bigger size of course, but same model of tire. Great tire so far, he's probably hauled 40-50 cars on it. $40 each free shipping on Amazon

LINK

 

[spasm3]

I have a dual axle camper that weights about 4700lbs. It has 13 wheels with no room for larger. I run Maxxis 8008 tires, no problems. I my opinion , the best 13" ST tire.

 

[CKN]

For those who say they have 13" tires on their vehicles-trailers are a whole different animal when it comes to tire requirements. Generally-you don't get side scrubbing, curb hopping,sway and other things a trailer does-on a passenger vehicle.

BTW-any vehicle that does come with 13" doesn't ride the greatest-that's why you can hardly find them on passenger cars (in the U.S.) anymore.