Can 4.80x12 Trailer Tires be Replaced with ST145/80-12 Trailer Tires

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Need replacement tires 2 for 4.80x12 Will this tire and rim replace my trailer tires? Haulmaster 4x8 trailer 4 lug

asked by: Verla M

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A 145/80-12 tire such as that on tire and wheel combo # AM35351DX will be about 1 inch wider and about 0.8 inches taller than your existing 4.80x12 tires. Provided that you have enough space all around the existing tires to go to the larger size then you can use # AM35351DX.

expert reply by: Michael H

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We do offer wheels and tire that are going to be larger in diameter than the tire size 4.80-8 you have on your trailer but how big you can go will depend on how much clearance you have. Your current size is 16.1 inches tall. To go to a radial tire…

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The Kenda 8 inch Tire and Wheel, #AM30153, that you referenced can travel at max speed of 65 mph. This wheel and tire has a 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern and can carry its maximum load of 1,075 lbs at 100 psi. The tire has a bias construction and an 8 ply…

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The benefits of installing larger tires are somewhat related to clearance in every way with the exception of the possiblility of additional capacity, having a radial tire option if you increase wheel size, and having broadened options of style. The…

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The largest wheel and tire combo we offer that has a 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern and a pilot diameter of 2.5 inch is the Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire with 10" White Wheel #AM3H410 which has an overall diameter of 20.6 inches.

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Hey, thanks. You're not so bad yourself! Going to a larger tire size is possible but there are a few things to think about. Chief among these things is clearance. When going from an 8 inch tire to a 12 inch tire the diameter will increase by 4.4…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 7

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 10

Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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Answer 11

You can add larger wheels and tires to a trailer as long as you have enough room for the larger size. The main clearance issues we find when putting larger tires and wheels on a trailer is from the top of the tire to the fender and from the inside…

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Answer 12

To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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