Recommended 5.30-12 Trailer Tire with 80 MPH Speed Rating

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5.30 12 trailer tire with 80 mph speed rating No wheel required - just tire

asked by: Lynn

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Helpful Expert Reply:

I highly recommend the Taskmaster 5.30R12 Radial Trailer Tire # TT53012C for your trailer. This is an excellent, radial ply trailer tire that features a maximum load of 1,050 pounds at 80 psi along with a maximum speed of 81 mph. You will just need to make sure that the combined maximum load of the tires meets or exceeds the loaded weight of your trailer. This particular tire also includes a 2-year limited warranty.

I have attached a short video demonstration on this tire that you can also check out.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

The Kenda K353 Bias Trailer Tire - 5.30-12 - Load Range C #AM10066 has a speed rating of 65 mph and like you mentioned a max load capacity of 1,045 lbs at 80 psi. However you should make sure that the combined maximum load rating is higher than the…

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Answer 2

That's a good question, and the answer is that your current 5.30-12 tires are not safe for traveling at highway speeds. What you likely have on your trailer now is a bias ply tire, which is not good for highway use because they are stiffer…

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Answer 3

For smaller tire sizes like the 4.80-8 that you mentioned the highest speed rating we have is 65 mph like the part #AM10002. This is in part due to the smaller diameter of the tire which means it will be spinning more revolutions at the same speed…

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Answer 4

Since both a ST145/R12 size tire, like the Kenda Karrier S-Trail #AM10130, and a 5.30-12 size tire, like the Kenda K353 #AM10068, fit a 12 inch wheel, a ST145/R12 size tire can replace a 5.30-12 size tire. Keep in mind that these tires do have…

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Answer 5

It sounds like you have a pretty nice trip planned! Bias trailer tires do not have a set range you can travel as they meet DOT standards for a tire. With that said before you start your trip I would make sure to check your tires for any dry rot or…

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Answer 6

The 12 inch tires that we carry are rated for 65 miles per hour. Any faster than that for extended periods and the excessive heat build up will cause tire failure. To get a tire with a higher speed rating you would have to go up in size. That also…

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

The psi should be listed on the sidewall of the tire. It is recommended that tires always be inflated to the max psi. The max psi of the tire will depend on the tire's load range, not the weight of the trailer. For instance, we carry 5.30-12…

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

We do not carry a radial trailer tire in 5.30-12 size but there is another option. You can also use a 145/80-12. Both tires will fit on a 4 inch wide rim and can have similar weight capacities. The one size difference is that the 145/80-12 is 0.6…

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Answer 11

Thank you for the specs, and I can say definitively we do have the exact wheels and tires you need. Your concerns are definitely understandable, but when it comes to trailer tires, what matters is the combined capacity of the tires. So as long as…

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Answer 12

The speed rating should be on the sidewall of your tires unless it is the standard 65 mph max. The letter represents the following maximum: J=63 mph L=75 mph M=81 mph N=87 mph For your tires, I recommend the Taskmaster 5.30R12 Radial Trailer Tire -…

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