Will the 5.30-12 Trailer Size fit Same Rim as a 4.8-12 Tire

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Wanting to know if I can mount this tire size 5.7-12 to the rims that currently have a size tire of 4.8-12 will this work on these rims

asked by: Craig H

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Expert Reply:

5.7.12 isn't a common trailer tire size. The closest size to that is the 5.3-12 which fits the same size rim as the 4.8-12. These two sizes fit 4 inch wide rims.

For a trailer tire sized 5.30-12 that would fit your current rims you would want the part # AM10068.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 2

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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