Motorcycle Trailer Tire Air Pressure Required

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I asked a question about tire pressure yesterday and you responded quickly and I thank you. However I gave you the wrong tire size. The correct tire size is 5.30x12. I am thinking of purchasing new Kenda tires and wonder if the tire pressure can be reduced in these tire to stop the center from wearing out so fast. Thank you for your extra efforts and quick response.

asked by: Dave S

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If your motorcycle trailer has ST (special trailer) tires, then they are made to be run at the max psi. If they do not have this ST distinction, then you most likely can run them at a slightly lower tire pressure. I recommend confirming with the manufacturer of your tires as we don't carry any tires that size. I wouldn't go with anyone else's advice as it could be a safety issue for you and/or others.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Dave S.

10/5/2017

I asked a question about tire pressure yesterday and you responded quickly and I thank you. However I gave you the wrong tire size. The correct tire size is 5.30x12. I am thinking of purchasing new Kenda tires and wonder if the tire pressure can be reduced in these tire to stop the center from wearing out so fast. Thank you for your extra efforts and quick response.

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Jason S.

10/5/2017

No problem. The answer is the same even with the new tire size. If they are ST tires, you should always run them at their max psi. If they are not, you will need to contact the tire manufacturer. Wear in the center can mean over-inflation or can just be normal road use depending on the specific tire. It can also mean that you are traveling too fast for the trailer tire. Many trailer tires are rated for a max speed of 65 mph. I recommend you go with the Taskmaster 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire - Load Range C # TTWSF48012C which even though it is a slightly thinner tire, will give you a speed rating of up to 81 mph. These tires will fit on your current wheels.

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Answer 1

It all depends on the load range of your tires. If you look on the sidewall of your current 175/80-13 tires you should be able to find the load range imprinted/stamped somewhere. Here are the load range capacities for your specific tire size of…

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Answer 2

The speed rating on all special trailer tires (ST) is 65 miles per hour. It is not recommended to run a trailer tire at a higher speed than 65 miles per hour due to the heat buildup that will occur inside the tire and cause the tire to break down and…

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Answer 3

Hey Michael, thanks for reaching out! The EcoHitch #EH57FR sits a little higher than the Curt #C52NR so it will give you better ground clearance for your 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500. The EcoHitch is a bit more recessed into the front bumper than the…

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Answer 4

A trailer will always be limited to the weakest components. I can't speak about your trailer specifically but the 4.80-12 tires can hold up to 990 lbs for class c. This does not account for the carrying capacity but if you subtract the weight of…

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Answer 5

Your current tire size of 4.80-12 is 20.5 inches tall and the size you mentioned is much shorter so your best option would be the tire size 205/65-10 which is exact same height but much wider like with the part #AM3H454 for a 5 lug wheel or part…

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Answer 6

Hey Bill! The tire that comes with the #AM30861 is the Kenda K353 Bias Trailer Tire - 5.30-12 - Load Range D #AM10068. Valve stems do have pressure ratings but I don't have a way of knowing what your current valve stem can handle. 105 psi is on…

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Answer 7

You are definitely going to need radial tires for highway speeds and the best option is the Taskmaster 4.80R12 Radial Trailer Tire #TT48012C. Radial trailer tires are constructed in a manner so they have cords which run at 90 degrees to the direction…

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Answer 8

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 9

Typically special trailer tires are usually rated to operate at a maximum speed of 65 mph and if you exceed 65 mph, heat could build up in the tire and cause it to break down and fail. The tire I recommend for your 4.80-12 size is the Kenda #AM10062…

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Answer 10

Hey Pat, the ball hole diameter of the Trimax Ball Mount part #TMX47QR is 3/4 inch which is the smaller size. What size hitch ball are you looking for?

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Answer 11

Hello again Mark; as long as you don't exceed the 65 mph rating you can stick with a tire like the Kenda Loadstar K371 Bias Trailer Tire #AM10002. Moving to a larger tire with a higher speed rating is going to mean a fairly large size difference.…

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Answer 12

A 4.80-12 size tire will only fit on a 12 x 4-inch rim such as the one in wheel/tire part #AM30670 and wheel #AM22319HWT. The smaller tire size 4.80-8 like item #AM10002 that you referenced will fit an 8 x 3-3/4-inch wide rim but again not a 12 x…

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