Is there a Radial Trailer Tire Available in Size 5.30-12

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do they make a radial tire in this size? I just bought a 1994 rockwood pop up camper in mint condison but the tires are original.

asked by: Frank

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We do not carry a radial trailer tire in 5.30-12 size but there is another option. You can also use a 145/80-12. Both tires will fit on a 4 inch wide rim and can have similar weight capacities. The one size difference is that the 145/80-12 is 0.6 inches shorter than a 5.30-12.

For a radial that is 145/80-12, I recommend # AM10130 that you have referenced. This is a radial tire that is rated for 1,220 pounds at 65 psi. According to my contact at Kenda, the people who would benefit most from a radial tire are those that would tow the trailer frequently. Otherwise, a bias trailer tire is perfectly fine. So if you wanted to stay true to the original size that was on the Rockwood, a 5.30-12 trailer tire will work just as well as a radial tire.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

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 2

Hey Zack, Because of the speed rating you're looking for you'll be limited to the Taskmaster #TA69QR (Silver) or #TA79QR (White) if you have a 4 on 4 wheel bolt pattern. If you have a 5 on 4.5 bolt pattern then you'll need the #TT53012C…

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Answer 3

That's a good question, and the answer is that your current 5.30-12 tires are not safe for traveling at highway speeds. What you likely have on your trailer now is a bias ply tire, which is not good for highway use because they are stiffer and…

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Answer 4

The Kenda K353 Bias Trailer Tire - 5.30-12 - Load Range C #AM10066 has a speed rating of 65 mph and like you mentioned a max load capacity of 1,045 lbs at 80 psi. However you should make sure that the combined maximum load rating is higher than the…

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Answer 5

The 5.30-12 tires, like the Kenda Bias Trailer Tire #AM30790 you were looking at, have about a 1-1/2" larger diameter than your 4.80-12 tires, so if your fender can accommodate 3/4" more tire and still retain 2" of height clearance (to…

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Answer 6

I highly recommend the Taskmaster 5.30R12 Radial Trailer Tire #TT53012C for your trailer. This is an excellent, radial ply trailer tire that features a maximum load of 1,050 pounds at 80 psi along with a maximum speed of 81 mph. You will just need to…

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Answer 7

Radial tires will provide you with a smoother highway ride, and will also run cooler which can lead to longer tire life, because excessive heat build-up is the number one cause of premature tire failure. A 4.80-12 tire and a 145/80-12 tire are both…

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Answer 8

For your Jayco 1006 Pop-up camper, the load range C tires will work well for you. If you just want tires, I recommend the Westlake ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C #LHWL101. These tires are rated for 1360 lbs at 50 psi and speeds up to…

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Answer 9

The modern size equivalent of the 20.5x8-10 that you have currently would be the same size tire that is on the #AM3H340 that you referenced, 205/65-10. As long as the bolt pattern of your current hubs are 4 on 4 inch the wheels of this would bolt up…

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Answer 10

A 5.30-12 tire measures about 22 inches in diameter. A 175/80-13 tire would be about 2 inches larger in diameter at 24 inches. This means that the top of the tire will be 1 inch closer to the underside of the fender. Under a full load, we recommend…

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Answer 11

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 12

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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