Difference Between Tire Sizes 4.80-12 and 5.30-12

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What is the difference between a 480x12 and a 530x12

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The two tire sizes you referenced, 4.80-12 and 5.30-12, both fit 4-inch wide rims, but they differ in their overall diameter. A 4.80-12 tire/wheel when fully inflated will have a diameter of 20-1/2-inches while the 5.30-12 size will be just under 22-inches in overall diameter. The linked articles on trailer tires will give you additional information on sizes and tire types.

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M K.

11/16/2021

Old snapper trailer - tire is 4.30-6 and dry rotting. What size tire can I use today as can’t find this specific size. This is an inflatable tire.

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Les D.

11/23/2021

We do not have that exact tire. The closest item we have is the Kenda # AM30000 tire and wheel. This has a 4-ON-4" bolt pattern on the wheel that must match what you have. I have attached an article on measuring the bolt pattern. This is a 4.8/4.00-8 sized tire. The rim measures 8" in diameter and 3-3/4" wide. The outside diameter when inflated is 16.1 inches. Make sure this will fit under your wheel well before ordering Tires rated for 65 mph, and 590 pounds per tire load rating. 5 year tire warranty.

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Answer 1

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 2

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 3

As long as you have the needed wheel well and trailer frame clearance, there is no reason that you couldn't go to a larger tire size from your existing 5.30-12 tires. The next size up from what you have is going to be with an ST175/80-13 size…

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Answer 4

I have the perfect size tire and wheels for you but the 4.80/4.00-8 tire is not the same as the 4.80-12 tire. Both tires have the same section width of 4.80 inches which is found by measuring the length of tread across the top of the tire. However,…

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Answer 5

Yes, a galvanized wheel will resist rust and corrosion better than a painted/coated wheel. This will apply to both the bead seat and face. In regards to cost, if you do not have access to a tire mounting machine or the means to use one for that…

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Answer 6

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 7

Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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Answer 8

Currently Master Lock only offers their Adjustable Trailer Coupler Lock #2847DAT as a set and the pin is not available separately. You would need to get a whole new lock with the pin but you can transfer your current lock since it will not be keyed…

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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 main differences between the two trailer tire sizes you referenced are the outer diameter for the two and the capacities available. For the 4.80-12 tires they are 20.5 inches in overall diameter and have 785 and 990 lb capacities available. For…

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Answer 11

You do indeed have a 12 inch rim. When you measure the diameter of the wheel, you'll need to measure the diameter of he wheel where the tire bead meets the wheel. I've provided you a cutaway diagram of a wheel showing where the measurement…

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Answer 12

The Dexter 2,000 Pound Axle #T20BTR-7258 that you referenced is the closest standard axle beam option we have available to the specs you listed for your existing/old unit and it should work well as a replacement. The slightly longer 72" hub face…

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