Is Kenda 5.30-12 Trailer Wheel and Tire AM30861 Balanced
Updated 12/08/2025 | Published 11/24/2025
Question:
I am going to purchase the Kendra 530 x 12 Load range D tire with galvanized steel wheels with 4 1/2 lug spacing.. My question is it necessary to have the tires balanced for my boat trailer which I must tow several hundred miles? Or are they already balanced? No mention of this.....thanks...
asked by: William H
Expert Reply:
Hey William, the Kenda 5.30-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" Galvanized Wheel # AM30861 is not balanced and it's not needed as trailer wheels generally just aren't balanced. Even if you did balance it you wouldn't feel or notice any difference so it's just not needed.
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Kenda 5.30-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range D
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range D
- 5.30-12
- 12 Inch
- K - 65 mph
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Galvanized
- Kenda
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Jameson C.
12/8/2025
Hey William, how did things go with the Kenda 5.30-12 tire and wheel on your boat trailer? Did the ride stay smooth on those longer trips? Your feedback could help others wondering about balancing their trailer tires.