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• Troubleshooting Motorcycle Trailer that Vibrates at High Speeds
  The thing about trailer tires is that unless otherwise noted they cannot exceed 65 miles per hour. It sounds like you exceed this speed and that is why you are getting vibration. Exceeding the speed rating will cause heat to build up in the tire and can cause premature failure. If you took your 8 inch wheels to a wheel and tire shop they should be able to balance them. Going to a larger tire might help you reduce some vibration, but I believe your problem is directly related to the speeds...
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• Speed Rating of AM30140 5.70-8 Trailer Tire/Wheel
  The Kenda 5.70-8 tire you'd looked at, part # AM30140 has a maximum speed rating of 65 mph. If you were looking for something with a higher speed rating, you'll need to increase the wheel diameter up to a 12 inch wheel. The Taskmaster 4.80R12 tire # TA98RR on a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern wheel is about 2-2/3 inches larger in diameter than the 5.70-8 inch tire you'd asked about. The tire/wheel has an 81 mph speed rating. Going with the larger size would move the tire about 1-1/3 inches...
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• Comparing 5.70-8 Tires to 4.80-8 Tires
  The 4.80/4.00-8 tires # AM30020 are 4.6 inches wide with the outer diameter (when inflated) being 16.1 inches. They have a load capacity of 590 lbs at 60 psi. If you move to the larger tire # AM30140 you will have a tire width of 5.9 inches and an outer diameter of 18 inches. This gives you a little over 1 inch more tread on each tire and also gives you almost 1 inch more ground clearance. It will increase your load capacity to 910 lbs at 75 psi. These tires will wear a little better...
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• Tire Pressure for Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire Load Range C
  Trailer tires should always be inflated to the maximum psi indicated on the tire. This is because trailer tires are built with a thicker sidewall to handle more vertical load. If the tire is under inflated that thicker sidewall will cause excessive heat build up and lead to tire failure. If the trailer does bounce around a lot then the solution would be to weigh down the trailer more (up to but not exceeding the trailer capacity). The Load Range C tires you now have are rated for 910 pounds...
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• Recommended Replacement Tire for 5 x 8 Utility Trailer
  The # AM30140 wheel/tire combo you'd looked at would work well, assuming your existing wheels have a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern. The tires are rated up to 65 mph, so they'd be safe at reasonable highway speeds. If you wish, you could go up in size to a 4.80-12 tire/wheel like # AM30660 which would move your tire 1 inch closer to the fender. You'll want to make sure you have at least 3 inches of clearance between the top of the tire and the underside of the fender when the trailer is loaded...
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• Can a 205/65-10 Trailer Tire Fit in Place of a 5.70 x 8 Trailer Tire on a Popup Camper
  Provided that the manual for the camper and the camper itself match, that is unique problem. I am inclined to lean towards the sticker on the trailer in this case. But, to be sure, you will need to determine the axle capacity and choose the tires and load rating that match it. The modern size for 20.5 x 8-10 is 205/65-10. This tire has a 20.5 inch diameter and it is about 8 inches wide. A 5.70 x 8 tire is 18.1 inches in diameter and is 5.7 inches wide so there is significant size difference....
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• Replacement Tires and Wheels for 1994 Coleman Roanoke Pop-Up Camper
  I have some good news, because surprisingly, I was actually able to find the tire size your 1994 Coleman Roanoke uses (that info is normally not accessible)! According to my research a 1994 Coleman Roanoke came with 5.70-8 trailer tires so all you need to know is your hub's bolt pattern. I have added a link to a help article on how to determine your bolt hole pattern as well as a printable template you can use. If you have a 4 on 4" bolt pattern the correct tire and wheel is the Kenda...
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• Correct load Range Tires for my 1993 Coleman Cedar Pop Up
  The dry weight of your 1993 Coleman Cedar Pop-Up camper is right at 1,000 lbs. You then have to add anything you've loaded into it to that number. Divide that in half and each tire should have a weight rating that is above that. The Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel Load Range B part # AM30100 for instance offers a 715 lb. per tire load limit for a total of 1430 lbs. capacity. If you have loaded more than 430 lbs. in the camper this is not sufficient. Going up to a...
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• Which Load Range 5.70-8 Tire for 1500lb Pop-Up Camper
  A 5.70-8 load range B tire has a capacity of 715 lbs, which is 1430 lbs per pair. If the weight of the trailer exceeds that amount, then you'd want to go with the load range C, with a 910 lb capacity (1820 per pair). Even if the weight of your trailer doesn't exceed the capacity of the load range B, I'd recommend going with the higher load range. If you just need the tire, go with part # AM10012. If you wanted a wheel/tire combo, use part # AM30140 which is a 5.70-8 Load Range C tire on...
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• Recommended 5.70-8 Tire and Wheel Combo for a Popup Camper
  For your popup camper with 5.70-8 tires, I recommend choosing a bias ply tire with a load range of C or greater. A load range C rating will give you 1,820 lbs for two tires which will be plenty for your needs. For just the tire, I recommend using the Kenda K353 Bias Trailer Tire part # AM10012 which has a load range C ratings, 65 mph limit, and comes with a 2-year warranty. Some things you will want to avoid are overloading you trailer and exceeding the maximum mph rating as these will...
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• Recommended Tire And Wheel Sizes To Change To For A Camper With 5.70-8 Tires
  When you say blowouts and attribute them to heat buildup, you are correct. The reason you have heat buildup in tires is not just because of the size, it will also be from overloading, damage to the tires and age. So to just change size first might not solve the problem. If the tires hit curbs a lot it would cause damage to the sidewalls and form a weak spot, which would allow the heat to buildup and go to the weakest spot in the tire and fail. Also any punctures or repairs to the tires...
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• Replacement 8-Inch Trailer Wheels With 5-on-4-1/2-Inch Bolt Pattern
  We do offer wheels and tire/wheel combinations in the 8-inch diameter and 5-on-4-1/2-inch bolt pattern you need, however none has as large a pilot hole as your original wheels' 3-1/4-inch size. All have a 2.8-inch pilot hole diameter and can be seen on the link provided. Given the 60+ year age of the trailer you may need to update your hubs to allow use of readily available wheels. Selection of new hubs requires your axle weight rating, bearing and seal numbers or spindle measurements...
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• Trailer Wheel and Tire Recommendation for 1984 Jayco J Series Camper
  Most likely you have the need for the tire size of 5.70-8 since the wheels are 8 inch in diameter and 4 inch wide. So if that's the case we have two options. The part # AM30120 for if you have a 4 lug bolt pattern or the part # AM30140 for if you have a 5 lug bolt pattern. Verify the tire size though by checking what is printed on the sidewall of the trailer tire.
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• Recommended 5.70-8 Wheel/Tire Combo with 5 Lug Pattern
  I have some great wheel and 5.70-8 tire options for you to choose from. It's very likely you have 5 on 4-1/2" pattern which measures 4-1/2" from bolt center to bolt center. There is no bolt pattern for a wheel this size which measures 4-1/4" and 5 on 4-1/2" is most common therefore very likely what you have. It's hard to measure the exact center of a hole. I recommend the Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel part # AM30140. If you prefer a different wheel finish or load range...
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• Recommendation to Replace 5.70-8 Tires on Coleman Camper
  When inflated to its maximum psi a 5.70-8 size trailer tire like the Kenda # AM30140 that you are looking at should have an overall diameter of right around 18 inches. I'm not sure how much smaller a diameter you are measuring on your existing tires, but the difference might simply be caused by your tire being a bit under-inflated. Based on the picture you attached it looks like your current tire has a maximum psi of 50. Minor manufacturer variances might also contribute to a slightly different...
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• Lug Nut Size for 1/2-20 Wheel Bolt
  The Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel # AM30140 fits 1/2"-20 wheel bolts so you will need a 1/2" lug nut such as the CE Smith # CE11051, though the Offset Spare Tire Carrier # CE27310G.
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• Can a 5.70-8 Tire be Replaced with a 215/60-8 Tire on a Snowmobile Trailer
  As long as you have clearance for the additional width of the wheel and tire and for the additional height of the tire, you can use the Kenda 215/60-8 Bias Trailer Tire, item # AM3H290, which has a 7 inch wide, 8 inch diameter White Wheel, 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern, and is a Load Range C tire. The weight capacity of the 215/60-8 load range C tire is 935 lbs at 50 psi, which is slightly higher than your 5.70-8 wheel and tire combination, so weight capacity will not be an issue. The 216/60-8...
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• Recommended Tire/Wheel Combos That Are Thinner Than Current 215/60-8 Tires On Trailer
  You can change out your wheels from the 8x7 inch to the 8x3-3/4 inch rims. For a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern wheels are the # AM20016. For complete tire and wheel assemblies, I recommend the Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C # AM30140. These will be almost the same height and will be almost 3 inches thinner than your current tires. The load capacity is 910 lbs at 75 psi, so you actually gain a little capacity with this change. Another option...
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• What is the Modern Equivalent of an 8.55-14 Trailer Tire on a 1977 Volunteer Camper Traielr
  I believe your tires use the old Inch size rating that was used in the 1960s and 1970s. I believe it is an 8.55-14. You will need to measure your tire to be sure. The 14 would indicate that the tires are on 14 inch wheels. The width should be about 8-1/2 inches wide. The closest modern tire is going to be a 215/75-14 like # AM1ST90. This tire sits on 14 by 6 inch wheels, has a width of 8.4 inches and an outer diameter of 26.3 inches. If his matches your existing tires, then the Loadstar...
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• Can 4.80-8 be Replaced with 5.70-8
  The larger tire 5.70-8 like the part # AM10013 would work great in place of the tire you have now and would actually fit the same rim. Your picture didn't make it through but if you have a 5 lug wheel you'd want the # AM30153 or for a 5 lug wheel # AM30155.
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• How Trailer Tires are Balanced and Recommended Trailer Tires for Small Boat Trailer
  Trailer tire balancing is different than vehicle tire balancing that use weights to ensure an extremely smooth rotation. Trailer tires are made different with stronger sidewalls and they don't use weights or ball bearings to balance them. Instead the tire has a high spot and a low spot (heaviest and lightest point) that are indicated normally by a mark on the tire. Then you simply match the valve stem of your trailer wheel with the high/heavy spot on the trailer tire. Trailer tires...
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• Can I Replace A 5.70-8 Tire/Wheel With A 165/65-8 Tire/Wheel?
  While it certainly is possible to replace a 5.70 x 8 tire/wheel with a 165/65-8 tire/wheel with the same 5 bolt pattern, there really is no advantage in doing so. The 165/65-8 tires are 1.5" smaller in diameter, and would have a lower max load rating than a 5.70 x 8. So unless your goal is to go with a smaller, lower rated tire, I suggest sticking with the 5.70 x 8 tires. If you are in need of new ones I recommend the Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel # AM30140. This...
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• Can Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 # AM30140 Replace 4.80-8
  Yes, the Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 # AM30140 that you referenced will fit in place of the 4.80-8 that you have now.
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• Weight Capacity of the Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire with Rim # AM30140
  The Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire with Rim # AM30140 that you referenced has a capacity of 910 lbs at 75 psi. Trailer tires should always be inflated to their max psi. If a trailer tire is inflated to a lower air pressure than the maximum, the amount of weight that the tire can carry will be reduced. If a heavier load is put on the trailer tire than what is recommended for that air pressure, the sidewall of the tire could heat up and cause the tire to fail.
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