What is the Difference Between 4.80-12 and 5.30-12 Sized Tires
Question:
I recently brought a 5x8 utility trailer with 480x12 tires basically to haul my sportsman 500 quad. Would there be any advantage to replace them with 530x12. If yes what are advantages.
asked by: Lou L
Expert Reply:
The main differences between the two trailer tire sizes you referenced are the outer diameter for the two and the capacities available.
For the 4.80-12 tires they are 20.5 inches in overall diameter and have 785 and 990 lb capacities available.
For the 5.30-12 they are 21.9 inches in overall diameter and have capacities of 840. 1,045, and 1,250 lbs.
Larger tires tend to run a bit cooler and have higher capacities.
I attached links to pages that have all of the wheels tires we offer in that size.
If your current tires are working well still I wouldn't recommend you upgrade them.
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Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" Galvanized Wheel - 4 on 4 - Load Range C
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
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- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range C
- 4.80-12
- 12 Inch
- 4 on 4 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Galvanized
- Boat Trailer Wheels
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