Whats the Difference Between the 4.00x8 Tires and the 4.80x8 Tires

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what is the difference in a 4.00 x 8 tire and a 4.80 x 8 tire?

asked by: DeWayne G

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There is no difference between a 4.00-8 tire and a 4.80-8 tire. We list them on our site as the same and as the size 4.80/4.00-8 to let people know that they are the same size.

I attached a link to a page that has a chart on trailer sizing as well as a link to a page that has all of the 4.80/4.00-8 size tires we offer.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

You should always follow what is printed on the side of the tire from the trailer tire manufacturer. Tires inevitably get replaced over time so what was printed on the trailer will no longer be accurate. For trailer tires, this will typically be the…

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Answer 2

The wheel/tire products we sell, such as the Kenda #AM31994, have not been given a full dynamic machine balancing but what is done is that the tire's light spot and the wheel's heavy spot are aligned by the distributor. This is not the same…

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Answer 3

The wheel and tire from Karrier part #AM31994 would work well for you. It's a 13 inch wheel with the tire size of 175/80-13 and a bolt pattern of 5 on 4-1/2 inch like you need as well. The pilot diameter is 3.19 inch too which is slightly larger…

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Answer 4

I recommend taking a look at the Taskmaster ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire #TR20514. This is a great radial tire with a maximum load of 1,760 pounds at 50 psi. It has an excellent maximum speed of 81 mph and a 6 ply rating and also includes a 2-year…

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Answer 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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…

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Answer 10

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…

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Answer 11

I am sorry I don't have any tires that are going to fit your rim. I do have a couple of comparable size tires that come in a wheel tire combo. I have listed the two below along with their lug patterns. 5 on 4-1/2 Lug Pattern - Kenda 205/65-10…

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Answer 12

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…

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