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• What Is The Speed Rating Of The Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" White Wheel # AM30620
  Hey Giuseppe, The Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" White Wheel # AM30620 has a max speed rating of 65mph. If you're looking for something with a higher speed rating you could go with the Taskmaster 4.80R12 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 12" Vesper White Spoke Wheel # TA49QR instead, which has an M (81mph) speed rating.
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• Using Hub Centric Rings on Trailer Wheels
  A spacer or hub-centric ring is sometimes used on passenger vehicles, but our resident wheel and tire guru tells me that they aren't needed for use on trailers, due to the weight load a trailer wheel will be under. If you feel you need them, you can do a Google search on 'Hub Centric Rings' and you'll find plenty of them. If you decide to use them, I'd avoid the plastic rings and use the aluminum ones.
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• Replacement Larger Tires for a 5x8 Utility Trailer
  Hey Andy, thanks for reaching out! It sounds like you might have a 4.80-12 tire like the Kenda # AM30620, so to upgrade you can use a 5.30-12 tire, like the Taskmaster Radial Tire # TT53012C which is going to have about a 21-1/2" diameter and about a 5-1/2" section width. These install on the same wheel so you'll be able to have a tire shop swap them out for you. If these tire sizes don't match what you have, please let me know what the big lettering on the sidewall of your current tires...
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• Does 4 Lug 4.80-8 and 4.80-12 Wheel/Tire Combo Use Same Wheel Bolt Pattern
  If your 4.80-8 wheel/tire is mounted on a wheel with a 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern, then a 4.80-12 mounted on a wheel with a 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern such as # AM30620 would indeed fit. The bolt pattern is the same, the only thing that changes is the size of the tire and the diameter of the wheel.
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• How to Determine Total Weight Carrying Capacity of Trailer Tires
  When a trailer wheel/tire like the bias ply Kenda # AM30120 shows a weight carrying capacity of 910-lbs, which is for Load Range C, that is for just the one wheel/tire. So, yes, you would double that to determine the total weight capacity of the axle/hub/wheel/tire system. Do note that if one of the items in this system is rated lower than the others, then that lower rating becomes the overall capacity limit. For example, if a wheel has a rating of 1250-lbs but the tire mounted on that...
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• Recommended Axle With 5 On 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern Idler Hubs And Wheels
  I contacted Harbor Freight's tech services line regarding your Haul Master Trailer. Your trailer may have an odd size axle, so the industry standard size parts would not be compatible. Their tech services can't give me the information to help you, so I would need you to pull your hub and give me the bearing number on it for me to tell you if we can change the hubs out for 5 lug or not.
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• Kenda vs Taskmaster Wheel and Tire Comparison for 4.80-12 on 4 Bolt Wheel
  The Kenda Wheel and Tire part # AM30620 and the Taskmaster part # TA89RR you referenced are very similar in a lot of ways. White wheel, 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern, Load Range of C, but the big difference is the speed rating. The Taskmaster is rated for speeds up to 81 MPH and the Kenda is only for up to 65 mph.
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• Proper Centering of New Trailer Wheel Whose Pilot Hole is Larger Than Original Wheels
  You were given some correct information. The new trailer wheels you purchased that have a larger pilot hole will still be compatible with your hubs in terms of being properly centered. The key is indeed the coned lug bolts, such as # RG02-020. These will automatically center the wheel on the hub as they are tightened, as will coned lug nuts such as # CE11051. The larger pilot hole does not matter for alignment. However, since your wheel has a larger pilot hole diameter this means that...
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• Recommendation for 4.80 x 12 Trailer Tire and Wheel Combo for Highway Speeds
  We have numerous 4.8-12 tire/wheel combos available depending on the bolt pattern you need. For a 4 on 4 bolt pattern, I recommend Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12 inch White Wheel, # AM30620. This is a load range C tire with a 6 ply rating and 990 pound capacity at 90 psi. It comes with a 12 inch white rim. This tire/wheel combo is rated for a maximum speed of 65 miles per hour. For a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern, I recommend Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12 inch White Wheel,...
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• Can 4.80-12 Size Trailer Tires Be Changed to 4.80-8 Size
  The difference in overall diameter between 4.80-8 and 4.80-12 size trailer tires is about 4-1/2 inches. A smaller tire will clearly not create a clearance issue around fenders where a larger size could. The two tires' widths are fairly close to one another - 3-3/4-inches for the 4.80-8 and 4-inches for the 4.80-12. Here again a slightly narrower tire will not create fit problems. But you will want to be sure that the lower load capacity of the smaller 8-inch tire will still be enough for...
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• Replacement Tire for Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" White Wheel
  Hi Chuck; we do sell a replacement tire for this setup. The tire that comes with the # AM30620 is the Kenda K353 Bias Trailer Tire # AM10062. If you need a replacement valve stem to go with it then you can use the # AM20907.
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• Axle, Hubs, Tire and Wheel Recommendation for Homemade 2,000 lb Trailer
  While I totally understand the convenience of having a spare that can be used on either your trailer and your van, I cannot recommend using automotive tires on a trailer (or vice versa), and here's why. ST (Special Trailer) tires are made for a specific purpose—supporting the vertical load and cornering forces of trailers, which is why their sidewalls are stiffer. P (Passenger) tires are designed with more flexible sidewalls and are made with passenger comfort and steering in mind and...
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• Trailer Tire and Wheel Replacement for Trailer with Size 4.80-12
  You'll want the size 4.80-12 since that is what is listed on your tire sidewall. The other size mentioned basically is another way of stating the same size. For a wheel an tire in this size I recommend the Taskmaster Wheel and Tire # TA98RR which is a radial tire in this size with a higher speed rating of 81 mph on a steel wheel with a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern (which you most likely have). It has a great weight capacity of 990 lbs at 90 psi as well.
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• Do Wheels with Lug Nuts Center on the Hub Via the Pilot Hole of the Wheel
  Hey Joe, there's no reason you'd need anything in your wheel pilot hole as your wheels are centered via the tapered lug nuts. If for some reason your wheels were secured with wheel bolts instead of lug nuts then yes you'd need the pilot diameter to be exact but that wouldn't be the case for you.
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• What psi Should Trailer Tires be Inflated To
  Trailer tires should always be inflated to the maximum air pressure indicated on the tire. The tire on tire and wheel combo # AM30620 for example should be at 90 psi. The reason that you inflate trailer tires to the max is because trailer tires are built with a thicker sidewall to handle more vertical load. If the tires are under inflated, because of that thicker sidewall it will cause them to generate excessive heat. Heat is the number one enemy of tires. I have included a link to the...
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• Trailer Modifications and 8 inch to 12 or 13 inch Tire and Wheel Upgrade Recommendations
  To upgrade to a larger tire you will have to upgrade to a larger wheel as well, and with that in mind you will want to make sure that the bolt pattern of your new wheel and tires match the existing bolt pattern on your current trailer. I have included a helpful article explaining how to determine the bolt pattern of your existing wheels. Depending on the existing bolt pattern on that your trailer is currently set up for I recommend the following: 4.80-12 - 4 on 4 bolt pattern # AM30620;...
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• Loadstar or Kenda Tires
  Kenda is the name of the tire manufacturer, and Loadstar is the name of the model or tread design of the particular tire. If you click on the second thumbnail photo under the photo on the product description page, and scroll your cursor over it, you can see Loadstar printed on the tire. The part # AM30620 is a load range C tire with a 990 lb capacity at 90 psi. For maximum tire life and performance, trailer tires should be kept at the maximum pressure shown on the tire sidewall.
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• Does a Trailer Wheel Center Hole and a Hub Bore have to Match
  The expert answer you have referenced is correct. A wheel that secures to the hub using bolts instead of lug nuts actually centers on the hub so the pilot hole of the wheel has to be exact. If it is too large the wheel can easily be off center and lead to all sorts of problems. Hub # 8-91-05UC1 has a center bore outer diameter of approximately 2.4375 inches; very close to 2.5 inches but not quite. If you use this hub and the wheels you are using have a pilot hole that is larger, it will...
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• Recommended Replacement 4.80x12 Wheel/Tire With Higher Speed Rating for Harbor Freight
  The Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" White Wheel part # AM30620 is a great replacement option with 65 mph speed rating and 4 on 4" bolt pattern. If you want to go higher than 65 mph then you would need to upgrade to a much larger tire which might not even be possible due to available space. In regards to weight, each tire would be rated for 990 lbs for a total of 1,980 lbs. If you need to go higher than this you could again need to upgrade to a larger tire.
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• Will Upgrading from 8 Inch Wheel to 12 Inch Wheel Help Highway Performance
  I have an option that may work for you, but you will not see a significant advantage in highway performance going from an 4.8-8 tire and wheel to a 4.8-12 inch tire and wheel. In fact, going to a taller tire will raise the center of gravity of the trailer making it more susceptible to sway. If you have enough wheel well clearance, I would look into a 12 inch radial tire and wheel like the Kenda Karrier ST145/R12 S-Trail Tire, # AM10130. All of the 4.8-12 tires are bias ply tires, but the...
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• What is the Highest Rated 4.80-8 Trailer Tire or Tire and Wheel Combo Available
  For a 4.8-8 trailer tire with the most weight carrying capacity, we have # AM10004. This is a tire by itself and it is rated for 760 pounds at 90 psi. It fits 8 x 3-3/4 inch wheels. The highest rated tire and wheel combo in this size with a 4 on 4 bolt pattern is # AM30040, also at 760 pounds at 90 psi. The highest rated tire and wheel combo with a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern is # AM30060 at 760 at 90 psi also. I have included a link to our tire and wheel FAQ articles for you.
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• Will a Hub-Centric Wheel w/ 4.77 Inch Pilot Diameter Fit Hub with 4.75 Inch Center
  A hub-centric wheel centers upon the portion of the hub that protrudes through the pilot hole in the wheel, instead of on the lug nuts like a lug-centric wheel would. A wheel with a 4.77 inch pilot diameter would fit perfectly on your hub. The 2 hundredths of an inch is enough of a difference where the wheel will still be able to slide over he portion of the hub that protrudes through, but the difference is small enough where the wheel would still be supported. I've linked you to our trailer...
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• Trailer Has Loud and Excessive Vibrations Loaded or Not Loaded
  Trailer tires typically do not get balanced because manufacturers tend to match the heavy spot on the tire with the light spot on the wheel. It takes a special rig to balance trailer tires, equipment that not many tire shops have anymore. The other issue is that the trailer tires we carry are rated for 65 miles per hour at most and a lot of other trailer tires are rated lower. I recommend checking the tire sidewalls to see if they have a speed rating. Staying under 70 miles per hour would...
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• Replacement Tire Recommendations for a Double Jet Ski Trailer with 4.8 by 12 Tires
  The first suggestion I have is for you to not exceed 65 miles per hour when towing your trailer. I wish there was something I could recommend that would allow you to tow faster than that, but unless stated otherwise trailer tires are limited to only going 65 miles per hour and need to be inflated to their maximum psi. For what you are trying to do I would just stick with the size you currently have on your trailer, going to a bigger size would not allow you to go any faster and you know...
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