Recommended Tire & Wheel Replacement For 155x12 Wheel & Tire
Question:
Will a .480x12 wheel and tire replace a 155x12 wheel and tire. Both 4 bolt pattern
asked by: Chris H
Expert Reply:
A 155x12 wheel and tire is not a very common size for trailers. A close match is going to be something like a 145/80-12 or a 4.80-12 like you mentioned.
A 155 is going to be about 6.1 inches wide. A 145 will be 5.7 inches and a 4.80 will be 4.9 inches wide. The overall diameter of a 155 tire depends on the aspect ratio, the second number in the size, so a 145/80-12 tire has an aspect ratio of 80 percent. This means the overall tire diameter is 21.3 inches. Similarly, the 4.8 has a diameter of 20.7 inches.
I would recommend the Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire w/12 inch Galvanized Wheel Item # AM30630 because it is compatible with your needs. This is a bias tire rated for 990 lbs at 90 psi. It is a solid and durable workhorse so long as the load capacity works for you. If you need a greater load capacity or you want different wheel options then let me know.
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Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" Galvanized Wheel - 4 on 4 - Load Range C
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- 12 Inch
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