Can ST145R12 Radial Tires Replace 5.30-12 Bias Tires on Boat Trailer
Question:
I have a 5.30x12 Bias trailer and im wanting to get a radial/wheel combo that we can just put on the pontoon trailer and hit the road. What options do you have? I have been looking at Item # AM31202 and wondering if that is the same height as my kendra 5.30x12 tire we currently have?
asked by: Aaron
Expert Reply:
The difference between the # AM31202 and your current tires is going to be negligible. A Kenda 5.30-12 like the # AM30861 has an outer diameter of 21.9" and section width of 5.5". The Kenda ST145R12 Radial Trailer Tire actually has a smaller outer diameter of 21.3" and a section width of 5.7".
This means you will gain 0.3" of clearance on the top and lose 0.1" of clearance on the inside of the tire which won't make a difference. Upgrading to radial tires is definitely a good idea and what we recommend in most cases.
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Kenda 5.30-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range D
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range D
- 5.30-12
- 12 Inch
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Galvanized
- Boat Trailer Wheels
- Kenda
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Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Tire w/ 12" Galvanized Spoke Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - LR D
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- Tire with Wheel
- Radial Tire
- Load Range D
- 145/80-12
- 12 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Galvanized
- Boat Trailer Wheels
- Kenda
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