17 in Trailer Tires

[GClark519]

What are you replacing your 17 Kenda tires that come standard on your Ranger Trail. Hearing some scary stories about the Kenda Tires and was wondering what everyone was switching to. I had Goodyear Endurance on my last boat and liked them but it is my understanding that they do not make it in a 17 in. Thanks Greg

[gonnabe]

I’d put regular 17” car tires on it.

[jc2bg]

Quick forum search on “Kenda” brings up several threads. A popular choice seems to be the Michelin Defender:
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes

Note: I have more than 15,000 miles on my Kendas and they pull extremely smoothly and show zero wear. My experience may be atypical, but I’m happy nonetheless.

[Matt1212]

Had my first "Kenda experience" 2 weeks ago! Been reading about it. Replaced w/ a car tire

[Capw]

My Kendas are 3 years old and still look new. A handful of people say they blew a tire and suddenly Kendas are the worst tires out there as if other brands never blew a tire.

[bloodman]

If Goodyear made the Endurance in 17s I'd get them, otherwise I'm sticking with the Kendas

[kvandammit]

My Kendas are fine now that I had the rear axle replaced.....torsion was bad causing tire to rub fender. I would recommend checking to make sure you have adequate clearance, pretty sure this wasn't the first axle that needed replaced.

[RGK456]

I’d put regular 17” car tires on it.

Are you still happy with your Kenetica/Kenda tires? I lost one on way to Lake Fork end of March, then lost another one this weekend. They are Kenetica's manufactured in China, the DOT date looks to be April 2018 which makes them four years old, but probably less than 10k miles on them. The belts separated, but did not blow and take out the fender.

Called etrailer.com, out of stock until September.

Thus, two fold question. Are you still happy with your Kenetica/Kenda tires. Second, what about Michelin Defenders? Or do you know of another source for Kenda's?

I also understand that Ranger is now installing Milestar Weatherguard AS 710 Sport tires, which is a car tire, but XL rated and max pressure at 50 PSI.

[RdRngR]

Call the 800 number on the tire, I did and they sent a replacement overnight. Mine was under warranty, yours won't be due to age but they may be able to get one for you.

[22RangerZ520R]

I also understand that Ranger is now installing Milestar Weatherguard AS 710 Sport tires, which is a car tire, but XL rated and max pressure at 50 PSI.

When did they start doing that?

[RGK456]

Call the 800 number on the tire, I did and they sent a replacement overnight. Mine was under warranty, yours won't be due to age but they may be able to get one for you.

Thanks, I will call them tomorrow

[RGK456]

When did they start doing that?

I called Pros Choice, didn't ask him when. But, he did go out and look at the tires on a new Ranger trailer.

[22RangerZ520R]

I called Pros Choice, didn't ask him when. But, he did go out and look at the tires on a new Ranger trailer.

All the ones I'm seeing from guys who recently took delivery in the last few weeks on the Z520R/Z521R FB page are Kenda's....

[RGK456]

Call the 800 number on the tire, I did and they sent a replacement overnight. Mine was under warranty, yours won't be due to age but they may be able to get one for you.

Called them today, very helpful and courteous, but the earliest they might have one would be end of June and might be later than that. Looking at the alternative Milestar Weatherguard or Goodyear Assurance. The Milestar actually has a higher weight rating than the Kenda. The Goodyear Assurance has same load rating as the Kenda

[Capw]

I’m happy so far with the Michelin Defenders Dean recommended. I’m also taking Michelin over anything named Milestar or Good Year. I also had Kendas for 5 years with no issues.

[Sirius Rich]

If Goodyear made the Endurance in 17s I'd get them, otherwise I'm sticking with the Kendas

This is the only reason I ordered 14” wheels on my R boat. Too much good history with the Endurance tires.

[electritek]

Ran Kenda's on my 2018 and now my 2020 Ranger rigs. No problems. I noticed at the ramp the Vexas rigs are running Kenda's also.