Wider Tires for Use on Sand for a JetSki Trailer
Question:
I currently have 4.80-12 on a trailer i drag down the beach. these tires are way to skinny and i would like something that floats on the sand a little better are there any suggestions even if i would have to change rim size. The trailer is a jetski trailer converted into a kayak trailer 5 lug hubs.
asked by: Sean
Expert Reply:
You are in luck because all 12 inch trailer tires fit the same size wheels. I recommend going with a 145-12, # AM10130. It will have a section width of 5.7 inches, nearly a full inch wider than your existing tires. You will need to make sure that you have enough space all around the existing tires for the larger size. The new tires will be 0.8 inches taller and 0.8 inches wider.
To go wider than that you would have to step up to a 13 inch and you would have to change wheels as well. We have a 175/80-13 on a white steel wheel with 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern, # AM3S050. It will be 3.6 inches taller and 1.7 inches wider than 4.80-12 tires.
If I know how much space there is between the inside sidewall of the tires and the trailer as well as the space between the tread and anything that might be above it, like a fender, then I can determine if you could go even wider.
The widest tire you can get on a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern wheel is going to be a 225/75-15, # AM32459. This tire will have a section width of 8.9 inches and will be 28.4 inches tall. That is a full 4 inches wider and 7.7 inches taller than a 4.80-12.
Products Referenced in This Question
Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Radial Tire
- Load Range D
- 145/80-12
- 12 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Kenda
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Karrier ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire with 15" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Radial Tire
- Load Range C
- 225/75-15
- 15 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Kenda
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Loadstar ST175/80D13 Bias Trailer Tire with 13" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range B
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- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range B
- 175/80-13
- 13 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Kenda
more information >
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Loadstar K399 Bias Trailer Tire - 205/65-10 - Load Range C
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range C
- 205/65-10
- 10 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Kenda
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