Can a 5.30-8 Wheel and Tire on a Trailer be Replaced by a 5.30-12

Question:

Is it possible to move up from an 8 inch rim to 12 inch on a 1997 Coleman Taos popup camper? I presently have been using Kenda 5.70-8 Bias trailer tire w/8inch white wheel 5 on 4 1/2 load range B. I was thinking of using 5.30-12 Bias trailer tire w/12inch white wheel 5 on 4 1/2 code AM30820 Thanks

asked by: Richard K

Helpful Expert Reply:

If you have the fender and frame clearance needed for the larger size then you could go to the larger size. The larger 5.30-12 tire size will eat up about 2 more inches of fender clearance and would be about 5.6 inches in width.

You will then need to match the bolt pattern of the wheel you want with what you currently have. If you have a 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern you would want the part # AM30780 or if you have a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern you would want the # AM30820.

expert reply by: Jameson C