Can You go From 4.50-12 to 4.80-12 Trailer Tires
Question:
Can I up grade a trailer tire size from 4.5 x12 to 4.8x12 ,and also can I use the rims off 4.5x12 tires
asked by: Theresa
Expert Reply:
Yes, you can change from a 4.50-12 to a 4.80-12 trailer tire like the Kenda K353 Bias Trailer Tire - 4.80-12 - Load Range C # AM10062.
I was unable to find the rim size a 4.5-12 tire uses, but a 4.80-12 tire fits 12" x 4" rims, so if that's the size of your rim, you're set. Otherwise, you'd need a new wheel/tire combo, depending on your bolt pattern. For a 4 on 4" bolt pattern the Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" White Wheel # AM30620 or 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern the Kenda # AM30660.
If you aren't sure what your bolt pattern is, I have linked an article below which explains how to measure for it.
Products Referenced in This Question
Kenda K353 Bias Trailer Tire - 4.80-12 - Load Range C
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range C
- 4.80-12
- 12 Inch
- Kenda
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Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" White Wheel - 4 on 4 - Load Range C
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range C
- 4.80-12
- 12 Inch
- 4 on 4 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Kenda
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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
more information >
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