Recommended 4.80-12 Load Range C Tire and Wheel With 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern

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Trailer with 3500 # sgl axel weighs 900#. Wheels are 4.80 x 12 - 900 lb load - range C 6 ply bias tires. What tire/wheel replacement combo would safely max out the axel/spring capacity without raising the trailer with larger than 12” wheels? 5 bolt on 4.5” pattern I believe

asked by: Mike M

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You will want to stick with the same 4.80-12 trailer tire size and the best option is the Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" White Wheel # AM30660.

This is a load range C tire with a 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern and 990 lbs capacity when inflated to 90 psi. It even has a one-year worry-free warranty so if anything happens to the tire it will be replaced for free.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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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Answer 5

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Answer 6

Your math is correct in your trailer weight load example. If a fully-loaded tandem axle trailer weighs 4000-lbs then each of the 4 tires will bear 1/4th of that load, or 1000-lbs. In this case a tire rated for 1300-lbs would provide a good safety…

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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