Can Larger Tires Be Used For Highway Driving and Smaller For Local on Boat Trailer w/ 4.80-12 Tires?
Question:
Do you see any problem installing AM30850 OR AM30070 In place of a 12in 4.80 5 on 4.5 boat trailer. I want a little heaver tire for instate and a 8in tire for local lakes.Yes I relize one is a 8 in tire trying to get the boat lower in the water off trailer.
asked by: Gregory W
Expert Reply:
As long as you have enough clearance for the larger Kenda 5.30-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" Galvanized Wheel # AM30850 in your fenders and enough ground clearance with the smaller Kenda 4.80/4.00-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" Galvanized Wheel # AM30070 you should have no issues. Here are the dimensions for the different tires so you can ensure you will have enough clearance. Typically we like to see at least 3" of vertical clearance for fenders and 1" of sidewall clearance to suspension and frame components.
4.80-12, 20.7" tall and 4.9" wide
5.30-12, 21.9" tall and 5.6" wide
4.80-12, 16.1" tall and 4.7" wide
Products Referenced in This Question
Kenda 4.80/4.00-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range C
- 4.80/4.00-8
- 8 Inch
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Galvanized
- Boat Trailer Wheels
- Kenda
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Kenda 5.30-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range C
- 5.30-12
- 12 Inch
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Galvanized
- Boat Trailer Wheels
- Kenda
more information >
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