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…
We do not carry a radial trailer tire in 5.30-12 size but there is another option. You can also use a 145/80-12. Both tires will fit on a 4 inch wide rim and can have similar weight capacities. The one size difference is that the 145/80-12 is 0.6…
Hey Keith, if you exceed the speed rating of your trailer tire you will end up overheating the tire and that will most likely cause it to fail. This is definitely going to be very likely if you are driving 12 to 14 hours at a time. Best option would…
The Kenda K353 Bias Trailer Tire - 5.30-12 - Load Range C #AM10066 has a speed rating of 65 mph and like you mentioned a max load capacity of 1,045 lbs at 80 psi. However you should make sure that the combined maximum load rating is higher than the…
I highly recommend the Taskmaster 5.30R12 Radial Trailer Tire #TT53012C for your trailer. This is an excellent, radial ply trailer tire that features a maximum load of 1,050 pounds at 80 psi along with a maximum speed of 81 mph. You will just need to…
Hey John, thanks for reaching out! Your TruRyde Electric Trailer Brakes #TRU36FR can be installed using the Mounting Hardware for 10" Brake Assemblies #BRKH10B which fit 7/16" studs with 20 threads per inch so that's the size on your…
Looks like you're running the Kenda KR25 Radial Trailer Tire with 12" Aluminum HWT Wheel #AM31208HWT - thanks for the photo! The tire is rated for 1,220 lbs at 65 psi so I can definitely see why you're experiencing bounce. You can…
For a high-quality trailer tire that is size 4.80-12 and wheel with a 4 on 4" bolt pattern I strongly recommend the Kenda KR25 ST145R12 Radial Trailer Tire with 12" Aluminum Wheel #AM31208HWT. This wheel and tire combo is load range D with…
The hub and bearing kit I recommend for your Jayco popup camper is part #AKIHUB-440-2-2K. This kit includes the idler hubs, bearings, races, seal, grease cap, and lug nuts. The hub has a 4 on 4 bolt pattern. The hub assembly kit you came from will…
Your 20.5x8.0-10 tire can be swapped to a 205/65-10 without issue at all. I suggest going with the Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire with 10" White Wheel - 4 on 4 - Load Range D #AM3H410 as this will have a load rating D (1,320 pounds and 70…
You will always want to use tires that have a capacity that is best suited for your trailer. It is always recommended to use tires that are the same size, have the same load range and construction on a trailer. If tires that are not matched, you…
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