What Clearance do I Need to go From a 4.80x8" Tire to a 4.80x12" Tire
Question:
Hello, I currently have a 4x4 lug with 4.80 x 8 trailer tire on my Dilly boat trailer. I want to up it to increase the tire to a 12. I read where I need to measure from the top of the tire and add 4.4 to see if it clears. Is this correct? My wheel hubs also have the lug bolts that screw into the hub instead of studs with lug nuts. I am looking at your Kenda tire and wheel Item# AM30677. Would this wheel and tire work with a lug bolt style hub?
asked by: Pete D
Expert Reply:
It is feasible this can be done as long as you have the room. The Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" Aluminum Wheel part # AM30677 that you looked at is 20.7" in diameter compared to a Kenda 4.80/4.00-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel part # AM30040 that is 16.1" in diameter the tire will be 4.6" larger.
Only half of that will be between the fender and tire so 2.3" or about 2-3/8" plus a couple of inches for suspension travel. With that said I think 4.4" would be a good number to use which includes the travel margin.
The rim is fine to use with studs rather than lug nuts as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Kenda 4.80/4.00-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel - 4 on 4 - Load Range C
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range C
- 4.80/4.00-8
- 8 Inch
- 4 on 4 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Kenda
more information >
Continue Researching
- Shop: CE Smith Single Axle Trailer Fender - Aluminum Tread Plate - 12" Wheels - Qty 1
- Shop: Replacement Spacer Block for Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnect Kit - Qty 1
- Video: Review of Roadmaster - Tow Bars - RM-222-20
- Video: CE Smith Trailer Fenders - No Step - CE17701ATB Review
- Video: Review of CargoSmart Truck Bed Accessories - Cargo Bar - CS84FR
- Shop: CE Smith Single Axle Trailer Fenders w/ Top and Side Steps - Gray Plastic - 12" Wheels - Qty 2
- Q&A: Can I Replace a 4.80-8 Trailer Tire with a 4.80-12 or 5.30-12 Trailer Tire
- Video: CE Smith Trailer Fenders - Top and Side Step - CE19502-2 Review
- Shop: Air Filter
- Shop: Kenda 4.80/4.00-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel - 4 on 4 - Load Range C
- Shop: Windshield Wiper Blades
- Shop: Floor Mats
- Shop: PTC Custom Fit Engine Air Filter
- Shop: CargoSmart Ratcheting Cargo Bar - 40" to 70"
- Search Results: floor jack
- Q&A: Recommended Load Range C Boat Trailer Tires in Size 4.80-8
- Q&A: How Does Inner Bearing Get Grease When using Bearing Buddy
- Q&A: Recommended Replacement Tire and Wheel Combo for Tire Size 4.80/4.00-8
- Q&A: Is The Kenda 4.80/4.00-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8 Inch White Wheel, # AM30040, Rated For The Highway
- Q&A: What is the Highest Rated 4.80-8 Trailer Tire or Tire and Wheel Combo Available
- Q&A: What Could Cause Vibration At 50 MPH On Trailer W/ New Axle and Hubs
- Shop: Powerbuilt Triple Lift Jack w/ Locking Safety Bar - 17-1/2" Lift - 4,000 lbs
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Video: Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System Installation
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Search Results: 44649
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Article: Trailer Tire Sizing
- Search Results: 68149
- Video: Thule Carbon Bike Frame Protector Review
on Trailer Tires and Wheels
