Safe Highway Speed for Motorcycle Trailer
Question:
I have a motorcycle trailer, three rails with load range c tires. What’s a safe highway speed I can maintain on a cross country drive?
asked by: Bob
Expert Reply:
A trailer's max speed is typically dictated by the particular tires you have installed. There should be a maximum speed listed right on the tire's sidewall itself indicated with a letter. If a speed rating isn't listed then it has a max speed of 65 mph, which is the case for the Kenda # AM10004 that you were looking at. If you can tell me what size and model Load Range C tires you have I will be happy to try and verify this.
As long as you stay within both the tire's limits and local laws I recommend simply traveling at a speed that you feel comfortable with. A lot of times it's a more enjoyable experience to simply take a bit slower when pulling a trailer behind you but this is all dependent on exactly the type of weight you're hauling, how it's loaded, capabilities of your tow vehicle, etc.
I have attached a couple of great articles on trailer tires that you might also find helpful.
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Kenda K371 Bias Trailer Tire - 4.80/4.00-8 - Load Range C
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range C
- 4.80/4.00-8
- 8 Inch
- Kenda
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