Does a 4.80-12 Trailer Tire use a 12 Inch Wheel

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If my tire size is 4.80 - 12 dos that mean the wheel size is 12 inches?

asked by: Bud

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Expert Reply:

Yes, a 4.80-12 trailer tire uses a 12 inch diameter wheel that is 4 inches wide. The 4.80 spec is the width of the tire.

I have attached a link to all of our 12 inch x 4 inch trailer wheels for you to check out. They come with either a 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern or a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern. Make sure you choose a wheel with the same bolt pattern as your trailer hub or as your previous wheels. I have also attached a help article on how to determine your bolt pattern for you to check out.

expert reply by: John H

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Answer 1

The Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range B #AM30590 have a max speed of 65 mph. When trailer tires are not speed rated with a letter, the default is 65 mph max. I've attached an article…

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Answer 2

It is definitely not common for a 12" tire like your 4.80-12 to be installed on a 13" wheel, but depending on where you measured the wheel it may look like a 13" wheel even though it is truly 12". If you take a…

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Answer 3

Not all 4.80 -12 size tires have the same tire width or overall diameter, though they are very similar. We carry 4 different 4.80-12 size tires, and those these measurements are very close, they are not all the same. The Kenda K353 Load Range C…

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Answer 4

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 5

The Kenda K353 Bias Trailer Tire part #AM10062 as with all of our trailer tires has a tubeless design which means you would not need an inner tube nor would one be permitted.

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Answer 6

It is highly recommended that you have the same tires on your trailer and the reason is that tires with different load ranges will almost certainly have a different tire pressure, or can even be a different size. For example, your trailer may have a…

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Answer 7

Typically special trailer tires are usually rated to operate at a maximum speed of 65 mph and if you exceed 65 mph, heat could build up in the tire and cause it to break down and fail. The tire I recommend for your 4.80-12 size is the Kenda #AM10062…

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Answer 8

The 12 inch tires we offer are bias ply only. We do not offer radials for a 12 inch tire. The bias ply tires we offer are part #AM10062 for a tire with a load range C, which has a maximum load of 990 lbs at 90 psi. The load range B tire we offer is…

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Answer 9

The tire on the Taskmaster ST205/75D15 Bias Trailer Tire w/ 15" Vesper Silver Mod Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - LR C #MX94FR is found as part #TTWSF20515C on our site which has a speed rating of M (81 mph). Keep in mind that this is a Bias tire which is…

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Answer 10

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 11

Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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Answer 12

Yes, a 205/75R15 will fit a 15 by a 6 inch rim like the part #AM20522 that you referenced. For a 225/75R15 for when you are ready the part #TTWTRTM2257515D would be a great choice.

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