Is Tire on Americana Tires and Wheels, # AM30040, Tube or Tubeless

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Is it tubed or tubeless?

asked by: Jim

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The Americana Kenda 4.80/4.00-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8 inch White Wheel - 4 on 4 - Load Range C, # AM30040, is a tubeless tire.

expert reply by: Jeff D

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Answer 1

Trailer tire pressure ratings are different from vehicle tires. With trailer tires you want to always inflate them to the max psi rating when cold and as long as you aren't exceeding the weight capacity and speed rating any psi fluctuation…

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The best option to replace 4.80-8 tires would be to replace both the tire and wheel together as the pre-mounted options we offer will be more cost effective than buying the tire separately and paying to have it mounted. I recommend the Kenda…

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Depends on the stud diameter, if you install the part #AM30040 on a 1/2 axle stud you would want to use 80 ft lbs of torque. If on a 9/16 inch stud you would want to use about 140 ft lbs of torque.

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 5

Since prices fluctuate from time to time, the Kenda #AM30040 Load C, which is currently priced a little less than the Kenda #AM30000 Load B, is definitely the tire and wheel combination I would go with since it has a higher weight capacity. The only…

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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 7

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 8

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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Answer 9

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 10

The difference between load ranges varies based on the tire size and brand. When comparing two tires of the same size and brand, a load range D tire will always have a greater weight capacity and psi rating than a load range C. However, when…

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Answer 11

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 12

Trailer wheel bearings are specific to the spindle that is installed on the axle that is on your trailer. You will need to safely support the trailer, remove the wheel and tire, remove the grease cap, remove the cotter pin and washer that secures the…

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