Replacement Trailer Tire in Size 5.30-12 Recommendation

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Trying to find replacement tires for my old boat trailer that currently has old 5.80 X 12 tires on it. Will also have to replace bearings, but not sure of size.

asked by: Bruce D

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Is it possible the tire size on your trailer is actually 5.30-12 and not 5.80-12? As the 5.30-12 size is a very common trailer tire size and 5.80 is not. In the 5.30-12 size the best option is the radial Taskmaster part # TT53012C as it will track the best compared to the bias ply options, has a higher speed rating, and has a weight capacity of 1,050 lbs at 80 psi. I attached a review video for this for you to check out as well.

To pick out bearings for a trailer hub you will need to remove one of the hubs so that you can remove the bearings and get the numbers off of them.

Or, you can measure the spindle where the bearings ride so that we can pick you out the correct bearings that would fit the spindle. Since this is the most consistent way to get the info needed it is the best route we can help you get replacement bearings with.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

We have just what you need for a higher speed rated tire to replace what you have on your Haul-Master Super Duty Folding Trailer. The part #TT53012C is your current size of 5.30-12 and has a speed rating of 81 mph so we know it will fit your trailer…

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Answer 2

Trailer tire sizes ST145/80R12 and 5.30-12 both fit on 12 x 4-inch wheels and when mounted both will have similar overall diameters; 21.9-inches for a 5.30-12 like Kenda #AM30820 and 21.3-inches for an item like #AM31215. We offer both of these tire…

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Answer 3

The Load Ranges for trailer tires basically dictate the weight capacity range of the tire. I don't know what size you have, but there would be no reason you couldn't go from a Load Range B tire up to a Load Range C. I attached a couple help…

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Answer 4

Yes, the 4.80-12 tire size and the 5.30-12 tire size are both designed to fit the same rim width of 4 inches. So the tire you would want would be the part #AM10068 to fit your current trailer rim. This tire is a Load Range D tire with a capacity of…

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Answer 5

The Karrier ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire #AM10235 would be an excellent radial tire for your camper. We also have the Loadstar ST205/75D14 Bias Trailer Tire #AM1ST86 which, like your original tires, is a diagonal bias tire. The bias ply tire has a…

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Answer 6

A 5.30-12 Load Range C tire has a load capacity of 1045 lbs each or 2090 lbs per axle which is more than sufficient for a trailer/boat combination that weighs 1850 lbs. Excessive heat build up is the number one cause of premature tire wear and…

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Answer 7

If you wanted to replace your current 5.30-12 size tire with the #AM10068 you certainly could. The only difference would be that you would be going up to a higher Load Range which doesn't change anything. You will need to just keep the tire…

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Answer 8

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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Answer 9

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

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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Answer 11

Since both a ST145/R12 size tire, like the Kenda Karrier S-Trail #AM10130, and a 5.30-12 size tire, like the Kenda K353 #AM10068, fit a 12 inch wheel, a ST145/R12 size tire can replace a 5.30-12 size tire. Keep in mind that these tires do have…

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Answer 12

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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