Trailer Tire Recommendation for Size 145R12

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Trying to find the best load range D tires for my pop up camper they say 145r12c 87/85L on the side wall

asked by: Matt R

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In your tire size of 145R12C the only option we have is a Load Range E actually with part # AM10140 that should work great for you as it has more weight capacity than you'd need at 1,520 lbs at 80 psi.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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For a tire to replace the 145/R12 size tires currently on your trailer, I recommend the Kenda Karrier S-Trail Radial Trailer Tire #AM10130. This is a great radial trailer tire that has a 1,220 pound maximum load at 65 psi. Note that this is a Load…

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Answer 2

The 5.30-12 is your tire size. We have 3 options for tires in that size. - Kenda K353 Bias Trailer Tire #AM10066 - Kenda K353 Bias Trailer Tire #AM10068 - Kenda K353 Bias Trailer Tire #AM10064 These all fit a 12" x 4" wheel which is pretty…

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Answer 3

Trailer tires are designed to fit on certain wheels so if you have ST145/R12 trailer tires now, you do need to replace your tires with the same size or they won't fit. I recommend the Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load…

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Answer 4

Yes, you can replace your 145R12C tire with the Kenda Karrier ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire with 12" Black Mod Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - LR D item #AM35354. This tire has a 1-year worry-free guarantee. If within the first 12 months the tire is…

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Answer 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

The closest metric trailer tire size to a 4.80x12 is going to be a 145/80-12. The typical diameter of a 4.80x12 tire is 20.5 inches. On a 145/80-12, it is 21.3 inches. So the metric size will be a little over 1/4 inch taller. Make sure to measure the…

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Answer 9

Yes, the Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire #AM10140 referenced in your question will fit the same 12 inch wheel with a 4 inch width that your existing 4.80-12 size tires are mounted to. Just note that the ST145/R12 tire will be…

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Answer 10

The three most common lug stud sizes for a trailer are 1/2"-20, 9/16"-18, and 5/8"-18. In order to make sure you get the correct lug nuts you need to measure the lug studs on the trailer now as we have no way to look this up for…

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Answer 11

Hey Denny! We can definitely help you out with that rough ride on your trailer. A pretty standard option is an upgraded equalizer like the MORryde you looked at. The best choice is always going to be the one that matches your current equalizer…

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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