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acritzer
Explorer II
Apr 28, 2015

Kenda Karrier , Loadstar?

I ordered Kenda Karrier and received Loadstar. Is there a meaningful difference here that I should be concerned about?

Thanks
  • Oh ok. Maybe it's all fine. I just did a real quick look before leaving. Saw Loadstar and thought it might be wrong.
  • What I find interesting is the Karrier radials still say "Load Star" on them.

    Check the part # on the tire and compare it to what you ordered, and to google.

    This is a Karrier radial in the image.

  • This order was from trailer tire and wheels. Hopefully they will make the exchange easy
  • acritzer wrote:
    ajcal225 wrote:
    They are both made by Kenda. I *thought* Karriers are Radials and Load Star are bias, but I'm not 100% on that.

    I'd check that to start..


    Being a novice, that can be checked on the label right? R15 would be radial. D15 is bias?


    Yes.

    I just checked Kenda's website and confirmed karriers are radial, and load star are bias.

    I'd be asking them to send the right tire..

    http://www.kendatire.com/en/specialty/trailer/
  • I specifically ordered radial so if you're right I'll be a little ticked. Have to check when I get home and then probably make a call to them tomorrow.
  • ajcal225 wrote:
    They are both made by Kenda. I *thought* Karriers are Radials and Load Star are bias, but I'm not 100% on that.

    I'd check that to start..


    Being a novice, that can be checked on the label right? R15 would be radial. D15 is bias?
  • I am pretty sure Kenda's "Loadstar" line are bias ply tires, the "Karrier" line are radials. So yes, there is a difference - whether or not it matters or not is up to you. Bias trailer tires have been in use for years and years - Radials are more common these days - but people seem to report problems with both kinds.

    Our last trailer had Kenda Karrier 14" Load Range D tires, which seemed to be nice heavy tires and we had no problems ....
  • They are both made by Kenda. I *thought* Karriers are Radials and Load Star are bias, but I'm not 100% on that.

    I'd check that to start..