Trailer Wheel and Tire to Replace 4.80-12 that has Higher Speed Rating with 5 Lug Bolt Pattern
Question:
Could you please recommend a high speed tire and galvanized rim for my boat trailer. The tire size is 480x12 on a 5 x 4 1/2 lug rim. I need them to be able to take highway speeds 70 mph. Thank You
asked by: Jerry
Expert Reply:
For a wheel and tire that you can use in place of your 4.80-12 tire that has a higher 81 mph speed rating you'd want the Kenda S-Trail part # AM31199DX which has a tire size of 145/R12 which is very close to what you have now so it would fit without interference but like I said has the higher speed rating. Then for a wheel you'd want the # AM20134.
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Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel - 12" x 4" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - Galvanized Finish
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Wheel Only
- 12 Inch
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Galvanized
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Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Tire w/ 12" White Spoke Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - LR D
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- Tire with Wheel
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- 12 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
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