Can a 12 Inch Trailer Wheel Handle a 145/80-12 Load Range E Tire at 80psi
Question:
I have a pop up camper with 145 R12 D rating. How do I know if the rims can handle moving up to a E load rating given the extra inflation PSI
asked by: Mike
Expert Reply:
A 14 inch steel wheel can handle the additional pressure of a 145/80-12 load range E tire # AM10140. You will likely need to replace the valve stems. valve stem # AM20904 is rated up to 80 psi and fits a 0.453 inch diameter hole.
Please note that going to a higher capacity tire will not increase the capacity of the trailer. Trailer tires should be inflated to the maximum psi indicated on the tire. I have included a link to our help article on trailer tires for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
Americana High Pressure Rubber Snap-In Valve Stem - 1-1/2" Long - Up to 80 psi
- Tire Repair Tools
- Valve Stems
- Snap-In Stem
- 8 Inch Tire
- 10 Inch Tire
- 12 Inch Tire
- 13 Inch Tire
- 14 Inch Tire
- 15 Inch Tire
- Rubber
- 80 psi
- Black
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Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
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- Radial Tire
- Load Range E
- 145/80-12
- 12 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Kenda
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