Tires For Malone MicroSport Trailer With Higher Speed Rating

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Can I buy larger tires for my Malone trailer to tow it faster?

asked by: Stephen W

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Yes you can get new tires for your Malone MicroSport trailer with a speed rating higher than the 65 mph rating of the tires it comes with. For the same size 4.80-12 tires with an 81 mph speed rating use the following:

- Taskmaster 4.80-12 Radial Trailer Tire # TT48012C

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

I recommend upgrading to the Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Tire w/ 12" Galvanized Spoke Wheel #AM31202 for the Malone MegaSport Kayak Trailer #MPG535. This radial tire is only roughly 3/4" taller than the stock tires which…

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Answer 2

Yes, a galvanized wheel will resist rust and corrosion better than a painted/coated wheel. This will apply to both the bead seat and face. In regards to cost, if you do not have access to a tire mounting machine or the means to use one for that…

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Answer 3

The #AM31199DX wheel/tire combo you referenced would be a great choice for you. The radial tires will give you a much better highway ride, and because radial tires typically run cooler you'll likely get longer life out of them. The tires will…

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Answer 4

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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Answer 5

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 6

The speed rating limitation for a trailer will come down to the tires, it has little to nothing to do with the axle, hub, or wheel size. That said, smaller tires generally do have lower speed ratings but you do not need to upgrade the wheels on your…

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Answer 7

The Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range B #AM30590 have a max speed of 65 mph. When trailer tires are not speed rated with a letter, the default is 65 mph max. I've attached an article to…

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Answer 8

The two tire sizes you referenced, 4.80-12 and 5.30-12, both fit 4-inch wide rims, but they differ in their overall diameter. A 4.80-12 tire/wheel when fully inflated will have a diameter of 20-1/2-inches while the 5.30-12 size will be just under…

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Answer 9

The Loadstar 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" Wheel #AM30670 does come with a galvanized wheel that has a silver color to them. The design of the galvanized process gives it a rough texture instead of a smooth texture like you see with…

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Answer 10

Yes, the Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire #AM10140 referenced in your question will fit the same 12 inch wheel with a 4 inch width that your existing 4.80-12 size tires are mounted to. Just note that the ST145/R12 tire will be…

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Answer 11

The psi of your trailer tires will be listed on the side wall. It will list the max psi which is what you will want to fill them to regardless of how much weight you have. For reference, the 4.80 x 12 tires we carry have a 60 psi max for load range B…

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