How Much Clearance Is Needed To Upgrade From 4.80/4.00-8 To 4.80-12 Trailer Tires
Question:
Hi, I have 4.8inch X 8inch Kenda loadstar load B on my 1976 Cox boat trailer for my 13 ft Boston Whaler. I have roughly 4inch of clearance from the tire to the fender, can I safely upsize to the 12inch wheels? Looking for 4 lug wheel. Will this work? Any suggestions? Usually tow my boat 500 miles twice a year. Thanks!
asked by: Ross
Expert Reply:
A 4.80/4.00-8 trailer tire like part # AM10002 measures 16.1" in diameter. A 4.80-12 trailer tire like part # TT48012C measures 20.6" in diameter. Therefore, you'll need to account for an increase in height of 2.25". The recommend clearance from a trailer tire to the fender is around 3". If you do choose to upgrade, I recommend the Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" White Wheel part # AM30620.
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Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" White Wheel - 4 on 4 - Load Range C
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range C
- 4.80-12
- 12 Inch
- 4 on 4 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Kenda
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Taskmaster 4.80R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Radial Tire
- Load Range C
- 4.80-12
- 12 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Taskmaster
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Kenda Loadstar K371 Bias Trailer Tire - 4.80/4.00-8 - Load Range B
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- Tire Only
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range B
- 4.80/4.00-8
- 8 Inch
- Kenda
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