Taller Tire Size Recommendation to Replace 4.80-8 Trailer Tire

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I currently have 4.80-8 tires on 8x3.75 rims, 5x4 1/2bp. Id like to go a little bigger on the tires if possible. Which tires can you recommend? Thanks!

asked by: Shaun H

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For a tire size that is 2 inches taller than your 4.80-8 tire size that will still fit your current rims you would want the 5.70-8 size tire like the part # AM10013 that has a capacity of 1,075 lbs at 100 psi.

For a lower capacity tire that doesn't require nearly as much tire pressure we have the part # AM10010 which has a capacity of 715 lbs at 50 psi.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Hello Travis, I am running into the same issue as you. The closest thing we have to a 52" hub face, and 43" spring center is the CE Smith Trailer Axle Beam with Studded Hubs - 5 on 4-1/2" - 54" Long - 1.8K #CES84XR which is…

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Answer 2

Hey Austin, For a 5.70-8 tire size on with a 4 on 4 bolt pattern we offer a Load Range D, but don't have a higher speed rating than K (65mph). To get the increased speed rating you'd need to go to a larger size tire like 215/60-8, which would…

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Answer 3

The dry weight of your 1993 Coleman Cedar Pop-Up camper is right at 1,000 lbs. You then have to add anything you've loaded into it to that number. Divide that in half and each tire should have a weight rating that is above that. The Kenda 5.70-8…

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Answer 4

A larger trailer tire basically wins in every category like you mentioned. Less rolling resistance, less affected by bumps in road for smoother ride quality, and bearings/hub spins less so in theory less wear and tear. So as long as you have room for…

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Answer 5

The closest size we have to a 25.5" slipper spring is 24-5/8". Do understand that this may be the correct size for your application since as leaf springs sag and get flatter they also get longer in length. Also the amount of leaves a spring…

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Answer 6

The Wheel and Tire part #AM30100 that you referenced has the same tire size and wheel bolt pattern as what you currently have so it should work well as an exact replacement. It has the capacity of 715 lbs at 50 psi. The thing about trailer tires is…

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In order to find the correct tires for your trailer, we will also want to take wheel bolt pattern into consideration. All of the 5.70-8 size tires that we carry have either a 4 on 4 bolt pattern or a 5 on 4-1/2 pattern. I have attached a help article…

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Answer 8

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 9

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 10

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 11

I currently have three diffrent self-adjusting assemblies for your boat trailer with 10" x 2-1/4" electric drum brakes which are attached for you below. eTrailer Electric Trailer Brake Kit part #AKEBRK-35-SA (3,500 Axles) Dexter…

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