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

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• Will Smaller Tire Fit In Place of 4.80/4.00-8 Tire
  A smaller 3.5-8 tire will not be able to fit in place of a 4.80/4.00-8 tire such as the Kenda Loadstar K371 Bias Trailer Tire - 4.80/4.00-8 - Load Range B # AM10002 (590 lb capacity) or Load Range C # AM10004 (745 lb capacity). The reason is the smaller section width, because 4.80/4.00-8 tires fit 8" x 3-3/4" rims such as Steel Trailer Wheel # AM20008 (Galvanized) or # AM20006 (White) and a 3.5-8 tire is not wide enough to fit. I have added links to video reviews of each of the tires...
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• What Torque Should Lug Nuts of Winnebago RL2500 be Tightened to
  Looks like your Winnebago RL2500 has 14 inch wheels that are steel which would mean you'd want to tighten the lugs to 75-85 ft lbs with a torque wrench like part # PTW3001C.
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• Torque Spec for 1/2-20 Lug Nuts on 14 Inch Aluminum Boat Trailer Wheels
  For the 1/2 inch lug nut # 12CLN-L and the 14 inch aluminum wheels you will torque each lug nut to 75 to 85 foot pounds. No lubricant is required. However, since this is on a boat trailer and the hub studs are likely raw steel a little lube would help keep corrosion at bay. There isn't a specific product I would recommend since they all do about the same job. If you need a torque wrench we have # ALL944001 which is a basic torque wrench rated from 10 up to 150 foot pounds.
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• Trailer Tire Recommendation for Trailer with 18.5x8.5-8 Tires Carrying 1,800 lbs
  In your tire size of 18.5x8.5-8 the highest load range we have is D like the part # AM1HP28 which has a capacity of 1,165 lbs at 70 psi. That means it would provide you with more than enough capacity and would work well. I attached a review video for this tire for you to check out as well.
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• What Is The Difference Between The AM10004 4.00/4.800-8 and a 4.80/4.00-8 Tire Dimensions
  While the 4.00/4.800-8 was once widely sold, very few companies produce them anymore and the 4.80/4.00-8 like # AM10004 is the only size you will often find. While the 4.80/4.00-8 is generally wider and taller, they were close enough in size to be interchangeable in the past. Most tire manufacturers eventually quit carrying both sizes and have gone to just carrying the 4.80/4.00-8. I have linked you to some Help Articles on tire dimensions as an additional resource.
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• Can Tubeless 4.80 Tires be Used on a Tube Tire Trailer Rim
  It is possible to use a 4.80 tubeless tire like part # AM10004 on a wheel designed for tube tires without a tube. The wheel has to be a one-piece wheel that has a hole for a valve stem and a flap to help seal the tire to the wheel. If your wheel does not meet these requirements you will need to replace the wheel.
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• 16.5 x 6.5 -8 Trailer Tire Availability
  The size 165/65-8 is the modern size name for your 16.5 x 6.5 -8 so we have exactly what you would need. If you have a 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern wheel currently you would want the part # AM3H200. If you have a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern you would want the part # AM3H220 instead.
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• Can a 8 inch Trailer Rim and Tire get Replaced by a 10 inch Rim and Tire
  When going to a larger trailer tire size the biggest concern will be that you have enough clearance above the tire for additional height. The height difference between the two sizes you have would be a little over 2 inches so you would have 1 inch less of clearance above the tire with the larger 10 inch rim. From the pictures you submitted I can see you have a 5 bolt pattern which would indicate that you have a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern so a rim and tire like part # AM3H490 would...
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• Does a Spare Tire have to Match the Regular Tires on a Boat Trailer
  Having a different rating and psi rating on a spare is permissible so long as you do not have to go far to get a new tire and as long as the capacity of that tire is enough for the capacity of the trailer. Ideally, your spare tire should be exactly the same as the regular tires to avoid any compatibility issues. Not only should the spare be the same size, capacity, load range, and have the same psi rating but it should also be the same construction; either bias ply or radial. Tire...
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• Lug Nut Torque to Use with 15 inch Trailer Wheel
  90-120 ft lbs of torque is probably about right for your 15 inch trailer rims. If you check out the lug nut torque chart that I attached you will see that nearly all of the torque specs are that and higher. You'll need to know the diameter of the wheel stud and the type of metal that the wheel is made from. Most likely what you have is steel and a 1/2 inch diameter stud so the correct torque rating would be 90-120 ft lbs.
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• Are Tubes Needed For The Kenda K371 Bias Trailer Tire - 4.80/4.00-8 - Load Range C # AM10004
  Tubes are not needed in the Kenda K371 Bias Trailer Tire - 4.80/4.00-8 - Load Range C, part # AM10004. All of our trailer tires are tubeless tires. You will not want to use a tube in a tubeless tire because that would double the heat buildup inside the tire which will cause the tire to fail. The heat is increased because a tubeless tire is built with a liner on the inside of the tire. When you put a tube inside the tubeless tire, on top of that liner, that will cause the extra heat...
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• Replacement Trailer Tire Recommendation for a 18.5x8.5-8 Tire
  The 18.5x8.5-8 is actually an old tire size that is not used much anymore. The closest metric size to your existing tire would be 215/60-8, which is what I would recommend. The 4.80-8 tire size that you are interested in is designed to fit 3-3/4 inch wide rims, whereas the 215-60-8 that is close to what you have currently is designed to fit 7 inch wide rims so I do not think a 4.80-8 would install on your rim. Plus the fact that the 4.80-8 has much lower capacity than the 215/60-8 tire...
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• Replacement Trailer Tire Recommendation for Size 4.80-8
  The Load Range C tire in your size part # AM10004 would work well, but if you really don't need the additional capacity the B part # AM10002 would work too. The Load Range C has a capacity of 745 lbs at 90 psi and the B has a capacity of 590 lbs at 60 psi. Both tires are DOT approved and designed for highway use so they would work fine on your road trip.
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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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• Higher Speed Rating tire for Size 4.80/4.00-8
  I can't recommend you exceed the speed rating of your trailer tires. We do carry a tire in your size though of 4.80/4.00-8 which does have the correct speed rating. The part # AM10004 has a 65 mph speed rating which would at least be a little higher than what you have.
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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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• Compatible 4.80 X 8 Trailer Tire That Can Handle Highway Speeds
  For that size tire, 4.80 X 8, I recommend the Kenda tire, # AM10004. This tire has the Load C rating and fits the 8 inch x 3-3/4 inch rim. Using the heavier load range could extend the life of this tire. The Kenda tire is a bias tire that tend to run hotter than radial tires. The killer of all tires especially trailer tires is heat. Unfortunately, there are no radial tires in the 4.80 X 8 tire size. However, bias tires will usually have a stronger sidewall so they can handle more road...
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• Trailer Tires are Wearing Only in the Centers on Boat Trailer
  When you get wear just in the center tread of a tire that does indicate that the tire is over-inflated. But if the tires are inflated to the maximum psi as indicated on the side wall, then that is the correct procedure for trailer tires. I think part of the issue is that the trailer is not heavy enough to flatten out the tire tread a little more. I would not recommend removing too much air because doing so will result in excessive heat build up. But I ran this by our tire and wheel...
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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...
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• Recommended Replacement 4.80/4.00-8 Boat Trailer Tires
  Generally speaking, a radial tire is going to have a few improved differences when compared to a bias tire like what you currently have on your trailer. A radial tire will flex more than a bias tire, giving it better ground contact, traction and stability. They will also run a bit cooler, especially when the tire is under a heavy load. One advantage a bias tire does have over a radial is a stiffer sidewall, a feature that is useful for off road applications. The 4.80/4.00-8 trailer...
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• Availability of Tire Wider Than 4.80-8 to Fit on 8 Inch Wheel
  For an 8 inch wheel, you could go with a 5.70-8 tire size, which would be almost an inch wider. This tire fits on an 8 inch by 3-3/4 inch rim, but would be about 2 inches taller in diameter. If going with a taller and wider tire would not cause any clearance issues on the inside with the trailer or the fenders, this would be a good way to go You can see our available 5.70-8 tires by clicking on the link I provided. We have three tires available in that size, with a 1,075, a 910 and...
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• Are Tire Weight Capacities Per Tire or for a Pair
  Yes, trailer tires are rated by tire. So for example, the Kenda 4.80/4.00-8 Load Range C Tire, part # AM10004, is rated up to 745 pounds at 90 psi. Two tires on one axle are rated up to 1,490 pounds. You still need to verify the weight capacity of the other components of your trailer. You'll always be limited by the lowest rated piece of the puzzle.
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• Replacement Tire For Wood Splitter
  The k8a8 to8 number you referenced sounds like it may be a DOT number and actually not the size of the tire you need to replace on your wood splitter. If you can find the tire size on the tire it will make it much easier to recommend a replacement. I have attached a link to our product page for the 8 inch tires we offer. You may find a number like 4.80/4.00-8 on the tire, which would be similar to our Kenda K371 Bias Trailer Tire, part # AM10004. I have attached a helpful article...
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• Can Kenda K371 4.80/4.00-8 Trailer Tire Part # AM10004 Replace 16/5.00-8 Tractor Tire
  The size difference between the Kenda 4.80/4.00-8 tire and your tractor tire size 16/5.00-8 is quite small so this tire should work fine on your tractor front wheels. We offer two tires in this size, both the Load Range C, # AM10004, rated for a maximum load of 760 lbs at 90 psi; and also a Load Range B tire rated for 590 lbs at 60 psi, part # AM10002.
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• Replacement Log Splitter Tire Size 4.80/4.00-8
  We have what you are looking for. It is the Kenda K371 Bias Trailer Tire - 4.80/4.00-8 - Load Range C # AM10004. It is rated for 745 lbs at 90 psi. It has an outer diameter of 16.1 inches and a width of 4.7 inches when inflated to 90 psi. If you want the wheel along with the tire, we have the 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern # AM30040 or the 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern # AM30060. These tires are rated for a max speed of 65 mph.
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• Changing Out 4.80-4.00-8 Tire Size on Boat Trailer With Larger Tire Size
  You can go larger in tire in some instances, but it's going to depend on how much larger you want to go. You don't want to see any less than 3 inches of clearance between the top of the tire and the underside of the fender. A 4.80/4.00-8 tire is usually about 16 inches in diameter when fully inflated. A 5.70-8 tire would be about 18 inches in diameter, which would provide about another 1 inch of trailer deck height. This is the largest tire we offer that will fit on an 8 inch rim. If...
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• Do Speed Ratings of Trailer Tires Vary Based on Tire Size
  Trailer tires are generally rated for a maximum speed of 65 mph. This is true for both radial and bias ply types. The tire diameter does not have a direct relationship to its speed rating. What is most important for any trailer tire is that it be inflated to its specified psi. The load rating for any tire is dependent upon it being inflated to its maximum rated psi. For example, if a tire were rated for a load of 1000 lbs at 90 psi and were inflated to only 80 psi, it would not retain...
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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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• 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,...
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