Can I Use an Undersized Trailer Tire for Emergency Purposes
Question:
I have 175/80-13inch on my 5x8 utility trailer single axle . Can i use a 4.80x12 wheel tire that i know will fit the hub correctly. This would only be used in an emergency to get me back home . thank you Larry
asked by: Larry
Expert Reply:
I recommend always keeping all of your trailer tires the same size. Not doing so can be dangerous even while driving short distances. As long as the smaller tire fits with your trailer's hub and spindle it will work in an emergency to get to the nearest stopping point, but I would not advise driving longer distances.
I instead recommend staying with a matching size 175/80-13 tire. For a tire of this size with a 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern you can use Loadstar # AM3S030. For a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern, you can use Taskmaster # TA73RR.
Products Referenced in This Question
Loadstar ST175/80D13 Bias Trailer Tire with 13" White Wheel - 4 on 4 - Load Range B
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range B
- 175/80-13
- 13 Inch
- 4 on 4 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Kenda
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Provider ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 13" Vesper Silver Mod Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - LRC
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Radial Tire
- Load Range C
- 175/80-13
- 13 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Acrylic Enamel
- Taskmaster
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Karrier ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Radial Tire
- Load Range D
- 225/75-15
- 15 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Kenda
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