Is the 990 lb Weight Capacity of the Taskmaster 4.80R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C Per Tire

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From what I understand I can use tire Taskmaster 4.80R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C. I have a question about the tires. Is the load rating per tire or combined? Maximum load: 990 lbs at 90 psi Thanks

asked by: John B

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The Taskmaster 4.80R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C part # TT48012C has a 990 lb weight capacity which is per tire. Therefore, if you have a single axle trailer then the weight capacity for the tires would be 1,980 lbs.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

The radial tire will run cooler with prolonged use on the highway so if this is going to make up the majority of the use then that is what I recommend using. The greatest chance for failure will be out on the highway as pressure and temperatures…

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You are definitely going to need radial tires for highway speeds and the best option is the Taskmaster 4.80R12 Radial Trailer Tire #TT48012C. Radial trailer tires are constructed in a manner so they have cords which run at 90 degrees to the…

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Answer 3

We have exactly what you're looking for with the Taskmaster 4.80R12 Radial Trailer Tire #TT48012C. This has a load range of C (990 lbs at 90 psi) and a speed rate M which is 81 mph. If you're wanting/needing to replace your wheels as…

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Answer 4

The only trailer component that determines the speed rating of the trailer is the tires. All you have to do is simply replace your current tires with one that is rated for highway use, like the Kenda Loadstar #AM3S120 that you referenced, and you are…

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Typically the only thing that limits a trailers speed rating is the tires, so replacing the tires with ones that have a higher speed rating is likely all you need. Based on the information I could find on your 40x48 Ironton Utility Trailer it uses…

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To replace the 4.80-12 size tires on your tear camper I highly recommend the Taskmaster #TT48012C. This is a radial 6 ply tire which means it's going to run a lot cooler on the highway compared to bias alternatives, making it a great choice…

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Answer 7

The proper amount of pressure to put inside the 4.80-12 tires on your 1988 Jayco Popup Camper will be listed on the sidewall of the tire as max psi. The psi will need to be adjusted while cold and you must use the max psi in order to retain the full…

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Answer 8

The Kenda K353 Bias Trailer Tire - 4.80-12 - Load Range B #AM10060 is rated for a max speed of 65 mph. I've attached an article that will assist with other questions you may have as well.

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Answer 9

A trailer's weight capacity is dependent on the weakest component in the system which could be the axle, the springs, the coupler or any other component. Normally tires are rated higher than the wheels they are attached to so that will likely…

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Answer 10

The only tire pressure we can recommend for a trailer tire, regardless of load, is the max psi listed on the sidewall. The reason for this is it's what the trailer tire manufacturer recommends as this is what will be needed in order to achieve…

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Answer 11

I recommend keeping the 4.80-12 size and going with a radial tire that's rated for the speeds you're driving at. The Taskmaster, part #TT48012C, is just that. It's rated up to 81 mph and has ply rating of 6 so the weight of your trailer…

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Answer 12

All of our 12 x 4-inch trailer wheels are shown on the linked page. We have two bolt patterns available in this wheel size, 4-on-4 and 5-on-4-1/2. In the specs section on each wheel's page we indicate the pilot hole diameter. These wheels have…

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