Replacement 4.80-12 Tires With Higher Speed Rating

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I want to purchase some tires from y’all since I want to travel and need a higher speed rating currently I have 4.80 12 load stars. Do you guys have options to have them mounted on rims as well?

asked by: Micah P

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For 4.80-12 tires with a higher speed rating we have the Taskmaster 4.80R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C # TT48012C. This tire has a speed rating of M for 81 mph. You can get the tire by itself if you want to mount it on your existing rims, or we have wheel and tire combinations where it comes already mounted. We have the following available:

-Taskmaster 4.80R12 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 12" White Spoke Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C # TA98RR

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

What you found is a DOT number and not a speed rating. I was able to figure out which tire you have and it's a Loadstar 4.80-12 that has a 65 mph speed rating. In this size we have a tire that can go 81 mph as part #TT48012C.

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Answer 2

You are definitely going to need radial tires for highway speeds and the best option is the Taskmaster 4.80R12 Radial Trailer Tire #TT48012C. Radial trailer tires are constructed in a manner so they have cords which run at 90 degrees to the direction…

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Answer 3

That's totally fine, Rob. Since the tire you're wanting to use is smaller in diameter you'd have no issues fitting it into your existing wheel well.

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Answer 4

A 4.80x12 trailer tire measures 20.6" diameter x 4.8" wide and a 5.30x12 trailer tire measures 21.5" diameter x 5.3" wide. Therefore, you need to account for an extra 1" of diameter and .5" of width. We recommend having…

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Answer 5

To get a speed rating of 81 mph, you can purchase the tire and wheels separately and have them mounted at a local shop. You would use the wheel, part #AM20122 and the tire part #TTWSF48012C. I attached videos of both of these products. If you can…

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Answer 6

I cannot recommend going above the 65 mph limit of the load range B Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" Galvanized Wheel - 4 on 4" Bolt Pattern #AM30550 or 5 on 4-1/2" Bolt Pattern #AM30590. Having said that, going to a…

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Answer 7

I have the perfect size tire and wheels for you but the 4.80/4.00-8 tire is not the same as the 4.80-12 tire. Both tires have the same section width of 4.80 inches which is found by measuring the length of tread across the top of the tire. However,…

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Answer 8

You will need to verify your bolt pattern even though it is very likely you have a 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern like what the #AM3h330 that you referenced has. You will want to measure from the center of one bolt hole to the center of the one across from…

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Answer 9

In order to know what bearings you need for your EZ Lube Axle, I need to know the bearing numbers. To get these, you will need to pull off one of your hubs and the bearing numbers will be on the face of the ouside bearing and the inside bearing. I…

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Answer 10

Dexter Nev-R-Lube Bearings such as the 50MM #31-71-3 referenced in your question do not have a specific maintenance or replacement schedule. These are pre-lubricated at the factory, which will make it resistant to contamination, and sealed for life…

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Answer 11

With an E-Z Lube axle, the bearings need to be packed by hand the first time. After that, the zerk fitting and grease gun will be able to properly grease the bearings without the need to pack them by hand again. Though, it is good practice to…

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Answer 12

The 12 inch tires that we carry are rated for 65 miles per hour. Any faster than that for extended periods and the excessive heat build up will cause tire failure. To get a tire with a higher speed rating you would have to go up in size. That also…

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