Can I Put An Automobile Tire On A Trailer
Question:
Will an automobile five lug 13 inch tire & wheel fit a five lug 4.80 12 wiremesh lawnmower trailer
asked by: Larry C
Expert Reply:
You should not put a passenger vehicle tire on a trailer. Vehicle tires are not designed for the vertical loads that trailers usually see. Most trailer shops will refuse to install a passenger vehicle tire on a trailer wheel since it is not safe they wouldn't want the liability.
I would recommend getting a new trailer tire like The Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire # AM30660. This tire has a load range C and has a ply rating of 6 and has a maximum load of 990 pounds at 90 psi.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range C
- 4.80-12
- 12 Inch
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Kenda
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Provider ST235/85R16 Radial Tire w 16" Viking Aluminum Wheel - 8 on 6-1/2 - LR G - Black
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Radial Tire
- Load Range G
- 235/85-16
- 16 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- 8 on 6-1/2 Inch
- Aluminum Wheels
- Boat Trailer Wheels
- Taskmaster
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