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

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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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• What Tire Pressure Is Recommended On 4.80/4.00-8 Load Range C Trailer Tire For Highway Speeds
  The tires should be inflated to 90 psi on the highway as well as other roads, regardless of load size. The problem is that under inflating a trailer tire will lead to degradation of the tire. On trailer tires, the side walls are thicker than on car tires so they can handle more vertical load. An under inflated tire side wall will heat up more often and quicker and will lead to early wear and possible failure of the tire. The best thing to do is to follow the rating on the tires and inflate...
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• How to Decipher Trailer Tire Size Numebers
  The size 400/480 and 4.00/4.80are the same tire size. The 400/4.00 designation referrers to an older tire size that is no longer available and the 480/4.80 size will replace the older model sized. Therefore, a tire like the Kenda Bias Trailer Tire, # AM10004, will fit both 4.00 and 4.80 size tires. On your current tires, the 4.80 number represents the section width of the tire, or the width across the tread. The second number is the wheel diameter size. You have a wheel that has a 8...
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• Availability of Tires That Fit 8" x 3-3/4" Wheels
  We do have tires that will fit the Steel Trailer Wheel - 8" x 3-3/4" Rim - 4 on 4 - White # AM20001. You can use either a 4.80/4.00-8 tire or 5.70-8 tire. If you're replacing tires on your trailer I recommend choosing one that matches the size of your current tire. The Kenda K353 Bias Trailer Tire - 5.70-8 # AM10013 and the Kenda K371 Bias Trailer Tire - 4.80/4.00-8 - Load Range C # AM10004 will both work with this wheel. The # AM10013 is a load range D tire with a maximum capacity of...
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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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• Lug Nut Torque Rating for a 5-Lug Trailer Wheel
  The correct torque for installing lug nuts on your 5 X 8 trailer's 5-lug wheels will depend on the size of the lugs. For a 1/2-inch lug the torque spec ranges from 75- to 85-ft-lbs. For a 9/16-inch lug the torque spec ranges from 135- to 145-ft-lbs. Please refer to the linked chart. You will want to avoid using an impact wrench or any other tool that cannot provide measured force. Use a torque wrench for accurate results. You should re-torque them at 10 miles, 25 miles, and 50 miles, and...
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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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• What Size Valve Stem to Use with Kenda K371 Trailer Tire
  The valve stem you'll need with the Kenda Tire K371 # AM10004 will be based on the wheel you have as it depends on the valve stem hole size. With that said we have the # AM20906 which fits both sizes and would work great. This tire does not require a tube.
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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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• Will a 4.80/4.00-8 Trailer Tire Fit In Place of a 4.80-8 Tire
  The Kenda 4.80/4.00-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel # AM30060 will fit in place for a 4.80-8 tire size. The wheel has a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern so as long as that matches your existing bolt pattern it will work. If you just want the tire and want to keep your old wheels you can use # AM10004.
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• Can the Pilot Hole on a Trailer Wheel Be Larger than the Center of the Hub
  If your wheels secure to the tire using lug nuts then having a larger pilot hole on the wheels than the hub bore is perfectly fine. But if the wheels secure using lug bolts and not lug nuts then the pilot hole should be exact (or just a tiny bit larger).
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• Recommended 14 Inch Trailer Wheels, Tires, and Lugs for 5 on 4-1/2 Inch Bolt Pattern
  The Karrier ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 14" White Spoke Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range D # AM32161 is my recommendation for a radial tire and Loadstar ST205/75D14 Bias Trailer Tire with 14" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C # AM3S440 for a bias tire. The lugs you can use are the Chrome Trailer Wheel Lug Nut - 1/2" (Each) # 12CLN or CE Smith Trailer Wheel Lug Nut - Zinc-Plated Steel - 1/2" - Qty 1 # CE11051. These have the standard 1/2 inch lug fit along with the 60 degree...
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• What Hub Do I Need For A Trailer With 4.80-4.00-8 Tires
  I can certainly point you in the right direction. Most 4.80-4.00-8 tires will use a hub with a 4 on 4, or 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern. Since your trailer is fairly small, I suspect it would be a 4 lug hub. Next we just need to confirm your trailers spindle/bearing sizes. Most smaller trailers like yours use a # L44643 (1" inner diameter) bearing or a # L44649 (1.063" inner diameter) bearing. You will simply need to pull one of the current hubs and confirm the bearing size. You can do this...
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• Measuring Wheel Bolt Pattern On 8 Ft Fold Up Trailer For Tire/Wheel Replacement
  You can check out the attached helpful article that explains how to determine the bolt pattern. You may find that the bolt pattern on your trailer is actually 4 on 4. I have attached a photo of a 4 bolt wheel we offer that shows where you measure. If you find you have a 4 on 4 bolt pattern, one of the 8 inch tire/wheel combinations I recommend is part # AM30000. this is a Load Range B, 4-ply tire that has a maximum load rating of 590 lbs at 60 lbs. For a combo that features a Load range...
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• Recommended Load Range C Boat Trailer Tires in Size 4.80-8
  Increased load and higher driving speeds both tend to cause tires to run hotter, and it is possible that this combination of factors has led to your two recent blowouts. A higher load range tire can deal with the increase in your trailer weight. However, most trailer tires are rated for only 65-mph unless specifically stated otherwise. None of our tires in your size carry a higher speed rating. In your tire size we offer a tire only, Kenda Bias Ply Load Range C tire # AM10004, and also...
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• Replacement Trailer Tires for a Boat Trailer with 4.80/4.00-8 Tires
  First, bigger tires require that you have enough clearance around the existing tires on the trailer for the larger size. You will need to determine how much space there is available before going to a larger tire. Also going to larger tires will not increase the capacity of the trailer. The tires that we carry are rated for 65 miles per hour (unless otherwise stated on the tires). Trailer tire # AM10004 that you have referenced would be your best option if you stay with the same tire size....
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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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• What is Lug Nut Torque for 14 inch Trailer Wheels
  For a 14 inch trailer wheel with standard 1/2 inch wheel studs the torque you'd need to use is 75 to 85 ft lbs. It is correct you would want to torque the lug nuts of the wheels in a few stages or passes. I would get them all fully seated into the wheel first, do a round of getting them pretty tight, and then do a final pass with a torque wrench taking them to the full torque rating. All of these done in a star pattern. The lug nut torque video we have on our site does overlook this but...
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• Comparing 4.80/4.00-8 Trailer Tires and Speed Rating of 4.80/4.00-8 Trailer Tires
  Tire and wheel combo # AM30040 is the same tire as # AM10004. They are both made by the same company and both have the same rating and load range. The trailer tires that we carry are rated for 65 miles per hour. You do not want to exceed the speed rating because it will build up excess heat. Trailer tires already have a thicker sidewall than passenger vehicle tires and this adds to the heat they generate. So you do not want to increase the heat by going over 65 miles per hour. I have...
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• Replacement Tires, Wheels and Hubs for Light-Duty Boat Trailer
  If you prefer to just replace your tires we do offer your tire size 4.80/4.00-8. You can see both such bias ply tire options by clicking on the link provided. We offer both Load Range B and Load Range C tires, parts # AM10002 and # AM10004. If you prefer to change out your hubs and wheels too, we can also help you with that process. Do note that doing this will not increase your trailer's weight capacity. That remains as determined by the trailer manufacturer. You can see 4-on-4 idler...
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• Replacement Wheel and Tire For Trailer With 4.80/4.00-8 Tires
  The wheel diameter is the bead seat to bead seat measurement. You probably measured the overall diameter which is why you got 9". If you look at the picture below where the # AM30060 tire diameter was measured you can see that the wheel is approximately 9" across. Based on that information and the fact that you know your current tire size is 4.80/4.00-8 you can use the # AM10004 as replacement tires for your trailer.
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• Replacement 4.80-8 Tires for a 1984 Coleman Pop Up Camper Trailer
  Since the manual for your 1984 Coleman pup says to use 4.80-8 tires then you should stick with that size. We have 2 tires in that size. First is # AM10002 which is a load range B rated for 590 pounds at 60 psi. The second is # AM10004 which is a load range C rated for 745 pounds at 90 psi. It looks like the heaviest pup Coleman made in 1984 was the Williamsburg at 1,490 pounds so going with the load range C, # AM10004, should cover all models for that year. These tires are rated for 65...
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• Durability of Kenda K371 Bias Trailer Tire, # AM10004, For Extended Highway Travel Under Load
  The Kenda K371 Bias Trailer Tire, # AM10004, is rated for speeds not exceeding 65 miles per hour. Provided that the tire is not overloaded (one tire is rated at 760 pounds at 90 psi) and it is inflated to the maximum psi rating of 90 pound per square inch, then the tire will last a long time and perform well for you. Trailer tires have thicker sidewalls that allow them to carry a heavier vertical load. If the tire is under inflated, it can cause the sidewall to heat up quicker and more...
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• Trailer Tire Recommendation for a Triton Snowmobile Trailer with 18.5x8.5-8 Tubeless Tires
  We do have trailer tires that will fit your Triton Snowmobile trailer. Check out the Loadstar K399 Bias Trailer Tire, # AM1HP26. This is a tubeless, bias trailer tire that exceeds DOT standards. Its size is 215/60-8 which is the same as 18.5x8.5-8. The Kenda K371 Bias Trailer Tire, # AM10004, tire that you have referenced is too small for your trailer rims.
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