Which 12" Tire Will Hold Up Best At High Speeds
Question:
I understand all 12 wheels have speed rating at 65mph. I want a wheel that has the BEST chance of holding up right at those limits. its a 4 bolt axle. Please recommend your best choice...thank you
asked by: Jon V
Expert Reply:
Not all 12" tires have a 65 mph speed rating. Regardless, radial tires will give you the best performance at high speed, not bias. I'm not entirely sure which 12" tire size you would like since you looked at several so I'll give you a couple options. The Taskmaster 4.80R12 Radial Trailer Tire # TT48012C has a speed rating of M for 81 mph. This tire has a max load of 990 lbs at 90 psi.
The Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire # AM10130 also has a speed rating of 81 mph. This tire has a max load of 1,220 lbs at 65 psi. If you are looking for the tire with a wheel this is also available with # AM35351DX. It is a white spoke wheel with a 4 on 4 bolt pattern.
If you want a wheel with the Taskmaster tire # TT48012C it will have to be purchased separately. I have attached a link below to all of our 12" wheels with a 4 on 4 bolt pattern for your reference. Any of these could be paired with this tire.
Products Referenced in This Question
Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Radial Tire
- Load Range D
- 145/80-12
- 12 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Kenda
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Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Tire w/ 12" White Spoke Wheel - 4 on 4 - LR D
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Radial Tire
- Load Range D
- 145/80-12
- 12 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- 4 on 4 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Kenda
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Taskmaster 4.80R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Radial Tire
- Load Range C
- 4.80-12
- 12 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Taskmaster
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Kenda 5.30-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range B
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range B
- 5.30-12
- 12 Inch
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Galvanized
- Boat Trailer Wheels
- Kenda
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