What is the difference between ST175 80R13 and ST175 80D13?

What is the difference between ST175 80R13 and ST175 80D13?

The difference between the letter D in your ST175/80D13 and the R in the tire size of the Wheel and Tire ST175/80R13 part # AM31985 that you referenced is the tire construction. D stands for bias-ply which is a less preferred tire construction, whereas R stands for radial.

Can you put regular tires on a camper?

Your travel trailer requires specific tires, so you can’t put your car’s tires on a travel trailer. Regular car tires can’t handle a travel trailer as they’re Load Range B rated.

Can I put bigger tires on my camper?

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 wall of the tire to the trailer wall/frame.

What size tire is st175 80d13?

175/80R13 tires have a diameter of 24.0″, a section width of 6.9″, and a wheel diameter of 13″. The circumference is 75.4″ and they have 840 revolutions per mile.

What is the difference between st175 and st185?

The biggest difference is capacity. The smaller 175 that you referenced has a capacity of 1,360 pounds at 50 psi. The larger tire that I recommend as a replacement to the existing 185 tires you have has a capacity of 1,710 pounds at 65 psi.

What is Load Range E?

Therefore load range simply tells how tough the tire is and the allowable PSI. For example, an “E” load range indicates that a tire is equivalent to a 10-ply construction tire. In realitly, this tire is not built with 10 plies, but rather one or two plies of equivalent strength.

What is the difference between Load Range E and F?

The difference between a load range E and load range F tire of the same size, 235/85-16, is the weight capacity and pressure. The Karrier Radial Tire, Load Range E, # AM10295, has a capacity of 3,640 pounds at 95 psi. The Load Range F Tire, # AM10501, has a capacity of 3,960 pounds at 95 psi.

Can I put light truck tires on my travel trailer?

Expert Reply: Light truck tires (LT) are sometimes used in RV applications but generally not on utility trailers. Light truck tires are a type of passenger vehicle tire and as such they are not built with as thick of a sidewall as trailer tires. A thicker sidewall allows a trailer tire to handle more vertical load.

Can I use LT tires on my travel trailer?

Yes, both special trailer (ST) and light truck (LT) tires can be used on a 5th wheel trailer. They are actually the only two types of tires rated for this use. The reason for this is that tires on a trailer will be subjected to much harsher conditions that require a stiffer sidewall.

Can I put truck tires on my trailer?

The dangers. When a car or truck tire is used on a trailer, it causes stress that the tire wasn’t designed to handle. The tread of the tire begins wearing differently than it was designed. The tire’s actual weight capacity is different from the load rating shown because of the different frame designs.

Do you balance trailer tires?

The answer is yes, you should. Although you may meet RVers and travel trailer owners who disagree, balancing your travel trailer tires is actually necessary for improved performance, tire longevity, and safety factors. Passenger vehicle tires need to be balanced for ride stability and comfort, as well as for function.

What is the difference between 185 80r13 and 175 80r13?

The 175/80-13 tires have a diameter of 24.1 inches and a width of 7 inches compared to the slightly larger 185/80-13 tires that have a diameter of 24.4 inches and a width of 7.2 inches. The speed rating is based on the specific tire, not the size. The larger # AM1ST79 is rated M for 81 mph.

What is the difference between R13 and d13 tires?

The only difference between the two is that “R” stands for radial ply and “D” stands for diagonal. For a replacement 175/80-R13 tire, I recommend the Karrier Radial Trailer Tire part # AM10210.

Are Load Range E tires good?

It hauls heavier loads with ease, and the tougher tread compound delivers exceptional performance. There’s also a 50,000 mile tread warranty included. For a highway tire that also is available in load range E sizes, the General Grabber HTS makes for a good choice in new tires.