Are Tubes Needed For The Kenda K371 Bias Trailer Tire - 4.80/4.00-8 - Load Range C # AM10004

Question:

hi, Im looking for two tires for my highway trailer. The size is 4.00/4.80-8. The Kenda k371 bias load c , will work in my trailer? Do I need tubes? . Thanks

asked by: Daniel D

Expert Reply:

Tubes are not needed in the Kenda K371 Bias Trailer Tire - 4.80/4.00-8 - Load Range C, part # AM10004. All of our trailer tires are tubeless tires.

You will not want to use a tube in a tubeless tire because that would double the heat buildup inside the tire which will cause the tire to fail. The heat is increased because a tubeless tire is built with a liner on the inside of the tire. When you put a tube inside the tubeless tire, on top of that liner, that will cause the extra heat buildup.

The Kenda tire is a load range C tire which is rated at 760 lbs. at 90 psi. You will want to make sure that the 760 lbs. weight capacity will be sufficient for your trailer. Two tires will be able to handle a load of 1,520 lbs.

Also, make sure to always run the maximum psi that is listed on the side of your trailer tires. For this load range C tire it will be 90 psi.

expert reply by: Jeff D