Kenda Loadstar K371 Bias Trailer Tire - 4.80/4.00-8 - Load Range B

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• What is the Difference Between Load Range B and C Trailer Tires
  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 size but it will not increase the capacity of the trailer. If you go with tire # AM10004 it is rated for 745 pounds at 90 psi. And tire # AM10002 is rated for 590 pounds at 60 psi. Both tires will fit 8 inch x 3-3/4 inch wheels. I have included...
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• Which is Better for Highway Use 4.80-12 or 5.30-12 Trailer TIres
  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 wider a tire is the more contact it makes with the road and the more contact with the road the more you are going to feel bumps as you travel. A 4.80-12 tire will be 20.5 inches in diameter whereas a 5.30-12 tire will be 21.9 inches. You would...
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• Will a 5.30 x 12 Trailer Tire Fit the Same Rim as a 4.80 x 12 Trailer Tire
  Yes, a 5.30 x 12 tire will fit the same rim as a 4.80 x 12 tire. Both tire sizes fit on a 4 inch wide rim. There are a couple of things to consider when changing tire sizes. First, the larger 5.30 will be approximately 1.4 inches taller than the 4.80 so you will need to make sure that you have enough clearance above the tire. The 5.30 is also wider by 1/2 an inch so you will need to make sure there is clearance behind the tire as well for the new size. Also, the capacity of the larger...
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• Will a 4.80-8 Trailer Tire Fit in Place of a 4.00-8 Tire
  Yes, a 4.80-8 tire will fit in place of a 4.00-8 tire. That is why a lot of times you will see both sizes in the product's title or description and even on the actual tire, such as # AM10002. This is a load range B tire rated for 590 pounds at 60 psi. I have linked a video review of this tire for you.
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• Wider Tire to Replace 4.80 x 8 Load Range C Tires
  The 4.8 x 8 tires like # AM30060 are 4.7 inches wide and use a 3-3/4 inch wide wheel. For a wider tire I recommend the Kenda K353 Bias Trailer Tire - 5.70-8 - Load Range C # AM10012. This tire is 5.9 inches wide. This tire will be 18 inches diameter when inflated and is rated for 910 lbs at 75 psi. This tire will not only be wider but will almost be 2 inches taller raising your trailer by about 1 inch. For any other tire, you would also need to replace the wheel.
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• What is Speed Rating of Trailer Tires in Size 4.80-8
  For smaller tire sizes like the 4.80-8 that you mentioned the highest speed rating we have is 65 mph like the part # AM10002. This is in part due to the smaller diameter of the tire which means it will be spinning more revolutions at the same speed as a larger tire. This increases heat build up.
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• What is the Difference Between 4.80/4.00-8 and 5.70-8 Trailer Tires for a Boat Trailer
  Both the 4.80/4.00-8 and 5.70-8 tires sizes will fit the same wheel size, 8 x 3-3/4 inch. The 5.70 is taller by 2 inches and wider by 1.2 inches. If you have more than 1 inch of space between the tire and a fender and more than 1.2 inches between the side of the tire and the trailer then you can use the larger size such as # AM10010 rated for 715 pounds at 50 psi. If you do not have the space then stick with the same size you have, 4.80/4.00-8 using # AM10002 rated for 590 pounds at 60...
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• 4-80-8 Tire/Wheel Combo Needed as Well as 1 Spindle for Log Splitter
  The Kenda 4.80/4.00-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel # AM30000 is an excellent tire and wheel combo that has a 4 on 4" bolt pattern and has review great reviews from our customers. If you just wanted the wheel it is part # AM20001 and if you just wanted the tire it is part # AM10002. We also have the Redline Spindle # TRU94FR which measures 1.25" where it installed on the axle but it measures 0.999" where the bearings ride and uses 1" bearings, # L44643. You would have to get this...
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• Can 4.80/4.00-8 Tires Be Upgraded To Larger Size For Higher Speed Rating
  Hello again Mark; as long as you don't exceed the 65 mph rating you can stick with a tire like the Kenda Loadstar K371 Bias Trailer Tire # AM10002. Moving to a larger tire with a higher speed rating is going to mean a fairly large size difference. To see if you can use one of these tires you will need to measure for clearance. The closest thing that also uses an 8" wheel would be the Kenda 215/60-8 # AM3H290. This has a speed rating of M for 81 mph. However, it is significantly wider...
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• Wider Trailer Tire to Replace 4.80-12 on Boat Trailer
  For a much wider setup that will have right at the same overall diameter and bolt pattern we have the 205/65-10 tire and wheel combos like part # AM3H460. This will be basically twice as wide as what you have now.
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• Pros/Cons To Replacing Or Upgrading Tires And Wheels On A Pop Up Camper
  Hello Paul. The main factor to consider when replacing/upgrading your tires is the clearance in the fender area. Our rule of thumb is that you want at least 3" between the tire and the fender, and at least 1" between the inside of the tire and the frame of the trailer. If you have already checked and verified that you have adequate clearance, there really is no downside to going with larger tires. One thing to keep in mind when upgrading tires is we do not want to overkill the load rating...
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• Highway Legal 4.80/4.00-8 Tire that Can Go Up to 65 MPH
  You are correct and I do have a tire for you. However, you don't want to use the Kenda Loadstar K371 Bias Trailer Tire - 4.80/4.00-8 item # AM10002 on the highway at 70 mph. Instead you will want the Kenda K371 Bias Trailer Tire - 4.80/4.00-8 - Load Range C item # AM10004. This tire is the same size but is a Load Range C tire. It is rated to be used on the highway but has a maximum speed of 65 mph when inflated to 90 PSI. This is our highest rated 4.80/4.00-8 tire. For a great tire and...
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• Is the Trailer Tire part # AM10002 a Tubeless Tire
  Yes, the part # AM10002 as well as all of the other trailer tires we offer are tubeless.
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• How to Choose the Proper Load Range Rating for a 4.80/4.00-8 Trailer Tire
  The trailer manufacturer determines what load range is adequate for the trailer. However, if this information is not available then the tires on your trailer will need to be rated for the weight of your trailer with the boat loaded. The Kenda K371 Bias Trailer Tire part # AM10002 has a load range B rating which is 590 lbs per tire. Since you have 4 tires on your trailer you will need to multiply the individual tire weight rating by the number of tires on your trailer as this will give...
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• Can Taller Trailer Tires be Used to Raise the Height of a Trailer
  You could go to a larger tire size on the trailer as long as there is enough room all around the existing tires for the larger size. Going from a 4.80-8 to a 5.30-12 is a pretty big jump. The 5.30-12 is about 5.8 inches taller and about 0.5 inches wider. The width is probably not an issue but if the trailer has fenders or anything else above them then the larger size would likely not fit. You will also need to use different wheels. I have included a link to the tire and wheel combos in...
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• Troubleshooting Center Tire Wear When Tires are Inflated Properly
  Typically when you have wear just in the center tread of a trailer tire it is due to the tire being over-inflated. With that being said it sounds like you are properly inflating them to the maximum 60 psi that is listed on the tire sidewall so this doesn't appear to be the issue. Another factor that might lead to the center wear is heat builtup on the tire from exceeding its speed limit. Unless otherwise indicated on the sidewall, trailer tires will have a maximum speed limit of 65 mph....
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• Can 4.80/4.00-8 Trailer Tires be Replaced with 5.70-8 Trailer Tires
  Trailer tire sizes 4.80/4.00-8 and 5.70-8 both fit on the same size wheels so you could use either size provided that there is room enough to use the larger 5.70-8. It will be 2 inches taller and 1.2 inches wider than the 4.80/4.00-8. I have included links to the tires we carry in these 2 sizes. Both sizes are larger than 15-1/2 inches diameter (16.1 and 18.1 inches respectively). Generally vehicle wheels/tires should not be used on a trailer and trailer wheels/tires should not be used...
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• Replacement Leaf Springs and Tire for 13ft Rocket International Supreme Boat Trailer
  Thank you for all of that information; it definitely makes it easier to identify the appropriate parts, and it looks like you were on the right track. If your boat and trailer weigh less than 1000-lbs total, the UFP Slipper Spring for 1000-lbs Axles # SP-177275 is 24-5/8" long and will fit perfectly in the 23-1/2" center eye to slipper spring bolt hanger that you mentioned. If you think the boat and trailer combined weighs a bit over 1000-lbs, the # SP-178275 are a 1500-lbs spring with...
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• Should Inner Tube Be Used with Kenda K371 Bias Trailer Tire # AM10002
  I want to start by thanking you again for your purchase. We truly appreciate your business. The Kenda K371 Bias Trailer Tire, # AM10002, that you purchased do not require a tube. This tire is specifically designed for use without a tube and using one would cause too much heat build-up and result in premature failure of the tire. Since our trailer tires are not designed to use the inner tube, we do not carry them.
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• Utility Trailer Is Bouncing When Towed - Check Air Pressure
  Tires should be inflated to the maximum air pressure as stamped in the tire. For instance, the Kendra # AM10002 tires (that you page linked) have a maximum air pressure of 60 psi. At that pressure they will support 590 pounds each. If you have a single axle trailer with two tires, then together they will support 1180 pounds. If you have a tandem axle trailer with 4 tires then you have a load limit of 2360 pounds. Trailers tend to bounce some, especially when not loaded. Springs should...
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• Recommended 4.80/4.00-8 Trailer Tire With At Least 65 MPH Speeding Rating
  The Kenda Loadstar K371 Bias Trailer Tire part # AM10002 which is the only available 4.80/4.00-8 tire we offer has a 65 mph rating. This will be the highest available for a tire this size. The tire is bias ply.
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• How to Determine Bolt Pattern for a Trailer Wheel Replacement
  It sounds like the new 12 inch wheel and tire combo you have is designed to fit a different bolt pattern hub than what your trailer currently has. The bolt pattern of a wheel tells us the number of lugs (or bolt holes) and the diameter of the circle the lugs sit on. For example, a 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern lets us know we need a wheel with 5 lugs that are spaced out evenly on a circle that has a 4-1/2" diameter. Most likely your trailer either has a 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern or it has a...
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• Can Trailer Tires be Downsized from 5.70-8 to 4.80-8 on a Fishing Boat Trailer
  Both the 4.80/4.00-8 Trailer Tire, like # AM10002 that you selected, and the 5.70-8 Trailer Tire, like # AM10010, are designed to fit on 8 x 3-3/4 inch rims, so the smaller tires will mount on your rims. The problems come with weight capacity. The 4.80-8 trailer tires are only available in load range B and C while your original size tire is available in load range B, C and D. You will need to make sure that the tire you select is capable of carrying the gross weight of your trailer loaded...
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• Can Kenda K371 Bias Trailer Tires be Used with a Tube
  The Kenda K371 Bias Trailer Tire # AM10002 does not require a tube. It's also not recommended to use a tube in a tube-less tire. Due to how tube-less tires are constructed it will cause additional heat buildup which is the number one reason tires fail.
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