Trailer tires

[DieselCamel]

Anyone know which radial tire would be equivalent to 185\80 13. Going to need to get some tires soon.

 

[itsdgm]

Anyone know which radial tire would be equivalent to 185\80 13. Going to need to get some tires soon.

I would think the size would be the same. No?

 

[DieselCamel]

I would think the size would be the same. No?

No clue. Would it be?

 

[DieselCamel]

And can you use the same rims as bias ply

 

[itsdgm]

Yes. The 180 is how wide, 80 means sidewall height/profile (80% of width) and 13 is for a 13" rim. All that you would be changing is going from bias ply to a radial construction. I just shopped for radials in the same size as my stock bias ply tires on our MFI trailer and with our 5000 lb boat it made a world of difference in ride and tire wear.

 

[itsdgm]

And can you use the same rims as bias ply

Yep.

 

[DieselCamel]

Yes. The 180 is how wide, 80 means sidewall height/profile (80% of width) and 13 is for a 13" rim. All that you would be changing is going from bias ply to a radial construction. I just shopped for radials in the same size as my stock bias ply tires on our MFI trailer and with our 5000 lb boat it made a world of difference in ride and tire wear.

Thanks. That makes it easy then

 

[itsdgm]

Thanks. That makes it easy then

Just don't start a thread on which tire brand to use Just kidding of course, it's like asking which brand of oil. You'll get a different answer from everybody. But I would recommend staying away from Carlisle tires. I've read a lot of bad reviews on those. Just do a google search on whatever brand you go with.