Are Kenda K353 Tires A Good Replacement For Loadstar 5.30-12 Tires

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I need to replace the tires on my pontoon boat trailer. It has Load Star 5.30-12 D tires on it rated for 1250lbs, 8P.R. With 4 Plies sidewalls. Is your Kenda K353 a good replacement for these? Thanks

asked by: Reese C

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Expert Reply:

Yes, the Kenda K353 Bias Trailer Tire # AM10068 you referenced has the same dimensions, ply rating, and capacity as your Loadstar tires, making them a perfect replacement option for your trailer.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Answer 1

The best option we have for the tire size of 5.30-12 would be the Taskmaster tire part #TT53012C. This is a radial like you mentioned which is much better for highway use than a bias-ply. Radial ply tires are designed for trailers that are towed on…

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Answer 2

Since prices fluctuate from time to time, the Kenda #AM30040 Load C, which is currently priced a little less than the Kenda #AM30000 Load B, is definitely the tire and wheel combination I would go with since it has a higher weight capacity. The…

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Answer 3

There is a diameter difference of approximately 1 inch between our 5.30-12 trailer tires and 4.80-12 trailer tires. Our 5.30-12 tire have an outer diameter of 21.9 inches. Our load range C 4.80-12 trailer tire has an outer diameter of 20.7 inches…

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Answer 4

Since both a ST145/R12 size tire, like the Kenda Karrier S-Trail #AM10130, and a 5.30-12 size tire, like the Kenda K353 #AM10068, fit a 12 inch wheel, a ST145/R12 size tire can replace a 5.30-12 size tire. Keep in mind that these tires do have…

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Answer 5

Not only can the 5.30-12 bias trailer tires on your Jayco camper be replaced by ST145/R12 radial tires, it's something I highly recommend. Reason for that is bias tires have cords which run diagonally while radial tires have cords that run from…

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Answer 6

The best option we have is the Taskmaster Trailer Tire part #TT53012C that you referenced. This is the same size tire you have currently and has an 81 mph speed rating. There'd be no need to drop down to a smaller size tire.

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Answer 7

A 5.30x12 tire like the one in the Kenda 5.30-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range B #AM30740 combo and an ST145/R12 like the Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Tire w/ 12" White Spoke Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 -…

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Answer 8

Yes, the 145/80-12 tire size will fit the same 12 inch rim diameter that your 5.30-12 tires currently fit. For a radial in the size you are looking for the part #AM10130 is our most popular option. I attached a review video for this tire as well.

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Answer 9

We do offer plenty of choices in replacement 5.30-12 special trailer tires. All options can be viewed by clicking on the linked page. Kenda #AM10068 is a Load Range D-rated 5.30-12 bias ply tire with a ply rating of 8 and a load capacity of 1250-lbs…

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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 12

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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