Can I Replace 5.30-12 Tires For 20.5 x 8-10 Tires On Utility Trailer With Limited Clearance
Question:
I have a utility mate trailer that has 530-12 5 lug 4 and 1/2 bolt pattern wheels and tires on it and Im got some 20.5 x 8 10 inch wheels with 5 lug bolt pattern of the same four and a half and I was wondering can I use those on this trailer I have little clearance but not much more than itch
asked by: Rick T
Helpful Expert Reply:
Since you do not have much clearance between your existing tire and the trailer frame with the 5.30-12 on the trailer I do not recommend to use 20.5 x 8-10 tires because the section width is actually wider than the existing tire that you have on the trailer. The modern equivalent to 20.5 x 8-10 tires is a 205/65-10 and even at their lightest load range of B part # AM1HP50 the section width is still 8.3" compared to the 5.30-12 load range B part # AM10064 that is 5.6" section width. We normally recommend at least 2 inches or more of clearance between the frame and the tire.
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Kenda K353 Bias Trailer Tire - 5.30-12 - Load Range B
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
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- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range B
- 5.30-12
- 12 Inch
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Loadstar K399 Bias Trailer Tire - 205/65-10 - Load Range B
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- 205/65-10
- 10 Inch
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