Radial or Bias Ply Trailer Tire for Size 4.80R12

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Hello, looking for new trailer tires for a 16 aluminum boat. Boat and trailer weight is most likely around 1200 pounds. The tires it came with and have been using are 4.80-12 load range B. Is it worth while to upgrade to a radial size tire? I see you have some radials that are similar in size, but have different load ratings. What would be the best tire solution for my situation? The benefits of radial sound appealing. Thank you

asked by: Todd

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Radials are superior to bias ply tires basically in all ways for highway applications. They really only have a marginal advantage in off road situations and even then it's not by much. At one point they were a lot less expensive so the choice was harder to weigh but since they both cost about the same now there's really no advantage to the bias ply.

So for the tire size of 4.80R12 the radial Taskmaster tire part # TT48012C is the way to go.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

From my research on the Harbor Freight 4x8 folding trailer uses 4.80-12 tires on a 12 inch wheel for the 1195 lb capacity trailer and a 5.30-12 for the 1720 lbs capacity trailer. It is a good idea to check your existing tires to see which size they…

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Answer 2

Yes, radial tires are much preferred over bias ply tires for a number of reasons. The main difference between a radial ply and a bias ply tire is how the tire is constructed. The cords inside a bias ply tire run at a 32 degree angle to the direction…

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Answer 3

The Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" White Wheel part #AM30660 does come pre-mounted but it does not come pre-balanced. However, balancing is not needed for trailer tires as they are not on steer axles. These tires should also not be…

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Answer 4

I do have a solution for you, but we do not recommend using vehicle tires on a trailer. Trailer tires are built with stronger sidewalls to help resist the load that is put on them, while vehicle tires are made for a more smooth ride. Also, we do not…

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Answer 5

There is nothing wrong with using 4.80-12 tires on your 2006 Continental trailer. However, these are more than likely bias ply tires with a 65 mph speed rating. If that is the case, I recommend upgrading to the Taskmaster 4.80R12 Radial Trailer Tire…

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Answer 6

Since you want to change your trailer hubs to the 5-on-4-1/2 bolt pattern I suggest you select a 60-inch axle kit that includes idler hubs, such as one of the two kits shown on the linked page. These two 2K-rated axle kits include 5-on-4-1/2 hubs,…

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Answer 7

We often hear of weak customer support and limited spare parts availability with "bargain" trailer manufacturers. I found an online copy of the owner's manual for the Harbor Freight Haulmaster utility trailer model 90154 but it includes…

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Answer 8

Yes, you can definitely use bias tires, like part #AM3S870 you looked at, on the highway. Bias tires weren't really designed for off-road use per se but they are better for it. Likewise radials are better for highway use than bias tires and…

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Answer 9

You can move up to a 12 inch tire with the speed rating you desire in the Taskmaster 4.80-12 Trailer Tire - Load Range C #TT48012C which will fit any 12 x 4 inch wheel/rim you desire.

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Answer 10

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 11

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 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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