Replacement Tire in Size 4.80/4.00-8 for Industrial Use

Question

Question:

I have a tyre that we use on a trolley to move ceramic rollers into our furnace to replace these rollers. We have been useing this tyre for awhile and now we have been experiencing problems with the tyres coming off the rims, the tube tearing, the valve popping out. I am not sure of the history of this issue as I only started her recently. The tyre marking show the following:4.8/4.00-8 underneath that tehre is : J - 309 -07 Could you assist me ?

asked by: Andre N

0

Expert Reply:

Thank you for providing the photo of your tire. My contact at Kenda told me that this appears to be a wheel barrow tire. I explained that you are using the tire in an industrial application and he indicated that as long as the new tire will not be exposed to excessive heat, and is used within its specified inflation/weight rating, that one of their trailer tires should be a suitable replacement.

We offer replacement trailer tires as both tire-only and tire-with-wheel in this size, 4.80/4.00-8. We also have this tire size available in different weight load ranges and with both 4-on-4 and 5-on-4-1/2 inch wheel bolt patterns if ordered as a tire-with-wheel combination.

If you need only the tire itself, we offer a Load Range B tire, part # AM10002, which is the part you reviewed. This tire is rated for a maximum load of 590 lbs at 60 psi pressure. We also offer a Load Range C tire, part # AM10004, which is rated for a maximum load of 760 lbs at 90 psi pressure.

If you prefer a pre-mounted tire-with-wheel you can choose either a 4-on-4 or 5-on-4-1/2 inch wheel bolt pattern. I have provided an article that explains how to determine which bolt pattern your wheel uses.

I have included a link to the product page for all 4-on-4 tire-with-wheel combinations. You can select either a painted or galvanized steel wheel with either Load Range B or C tire.

I have also provided a link to our page for 5-on-4-1/2 tire-with-wheel combinations. You can again select from a painted or galvanized steel wheel with either Load Range B or C tire pre-mounted to the wheel.

expert reply by: Adam R

0

click to enlarge

Answer 1

A BT8 spindle would have a diameter of .99 of an inch where the bearings would both install and would have a diameter of 1.24 where the great seal would ride. That would require a hub part #AKIHUB-440-2-1K for an idler hub. A BTR spindle would have…

view full answer...

Answer 2

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…

view full answer...

Answer 3

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.

view full answer...

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…

view full answer...

Answer 5

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

view full answer...

Answer 6

The three most common lug stud sizes for a trailer are 1/2"-20, 9/16"-18, and 5/8"-18. In order to make sure you get the correct lug nuts you need to measure the lug studs on the trailer now as we have no way to look this up for…

view full answer...

Answer 7

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…

view full answer...

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…

view full answer...

Answer 9

You can add larger wheels and tires to a trailer as long as you have enough room for the larger size. The main clearance issues we find when putting larger tires and wheels on a trailer is from the top of the tire to the fender and from the inside…

view full answer...

Answer 10

Good morning, Cliff. As of today (3/27/24) we are expecting the #KE33JR tire/wheel combo to be in stock in about 2 weeks. Hopefully this means we can take our own pictures and put them on the site within maybe about 3-4 weeks from now. What I can…

view full answer...

Answer 11

The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

view full answer...

Answer 12

To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

view full answer...