Availability of Tires with High-Speed Rating for 12" Wheels
Question:
Have a 4×8 trailer not even close to weight but want to drive from mississippi delta to the source in Minnesota. Sn bring a very light kayak so weight with gear is about 200lbs. Do not want to drive at 60 want to drive 70-75 mph. Do I need to change my rims and tires 12 to 14 rims and tires
asked by: Mickey
Expert Reply:
If your 4x8 trailer currently has tires rated for 60-ish mph then all you need to do is swap them out for the Taskmaster 4.80R12 Radial Trailer Tire # TT48012C which has a load range of C (990 lbs at 90 psi), or the Taskmaster 5.30R12 Radial Trailer Tire # TT53012C which has a load range of C (1,050 lbs at 80 psi). Both options have a max speed rating of 81 mph.
You can upgrade to larger 14" wheels and an appropriate tire size if you have the clearance between your trailer and any fender but since the Taskmaster meets both the weight and speed requirements you're looking at it would be much easier to just get the new tire.
For an option that comes with a wheel as well I've linked our selection of both tire options that you can filter through.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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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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Mickey
4/30/2020
is 4.80R12 different than 4.80-12