Upgrading Trailer Tires and Wheels For Highway use on Harbor Freight 4x8 Folding Trailer
Question:
What tires do you guys carry that will fit the harbor freight 4x8foot folding trailer? Im looking to upgrade the tires for highway use.
asked by: Sher K
Expert Reply:
From my research on the Harbor Freight 4x8 folding trailer uses 4.80-12 tires on a 12 inch wheel for the 1195 lb capacity trailer and a 5.30-12 for the 1720 lbs capacity trailer. It is a good idea to check your existing tires to see which size they are.
I recommend Taskmaster 5.30R12 part # TT53012C If your existing tires on the trailer are 5.30-12. If your existing tires are 4.80-12 I recommend Taskmaster part # TT48012C.
Both of these tires are radial tires which are designed to flex during highway use to prevent heat buildup. Heat buildup is the leading cause of blowouts so I recommend switching out the Bias ply tires on the Harbor Freight trailer with radial tires. The tires fit a 12 inch diameter wheel so you can reuse your existing wheels. They are also both rated for highway speeds.
If you need new wheels, I recommend Americana Trailer Wheel part # AM20124 with a 4 on 4 bolt pattern to replace your existing wheels. This wheel is a 12 inch wheel to fit the tires and have a galvanized finish for rust resistance.
Products Referenced in This Question
Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel - 12" x 4" Rim - 4 on 4 - Galvanized Finish
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Wheel Only
- 12 Inch
- 4 on 4 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Galvanized
- Boat Trailer Wheels
- Americana
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Taskmaster 4.80R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Radial Tire
- Load Range C
- 4.80-12
- 12 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Taskmaster
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Taskmaster 5.30R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Radial Tire
- Load Range C
- 5.30-12
- 12 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Taskmaster
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