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• Can a 5.30-12 Size Tire be Replaced with a ST145/R12 Size Tire
  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 slightly different diameters and widths though, so you will want to do some measuring to make sure that the ST145/R12 tire will fit on your trailer. The 5.30-12 tire that you currently have has a section width of 5.3 inches and has a diameter...
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• How to Determine Correct Replacement Wheel/Tire Combo for 1995 Jayco Pop-Up Camper
  The modern tire size for the 20.5 x 8.0-10 tire is 205/65-10. The exact wheel and tire combo you need will depend on the wheel bolt pattern used by your pop-up (4 lug on 4 inch bolt circle, 5 lug on 4-1/2 inch bolt circle or 5 lug on 5-1/2 inch bolt circle) as well as the load rating needed. You'll want to choose a two wheel/tires with a combined between the two load rating greater than the GVWR of the pop-up. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating represents the maximum the pop-up can weigh...
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• Wider Replacement Option for a 4.80-12 Tire on a Jet Ski Trailer
  The 4.80-12 tires you have on your jet ski trailer are 20.7" diameter x 4.9" wide. The best option we have to go with a larger width is a 5.30-12 tire which measures 21.9" diameter x 5.5" wide. For a 5.30x12 tire the highest rated option we have is the Kenda K353 Bias Trailer Tire part # AM10068 which is rated for 1,250 lbs per tire. This particular tire has a 65 mph speed rating and it comes with a two year warranty.
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• Replacement Trailer Tire Recommendation for a 2004 Bass Tracker Panfish Boat Trailer
  It sounds like you are overloading your current trailer tires or are pretty close to and should upgrade to a 5.30x12 tire with enough capacity. For that you would want the # AM10068 which has a capacity of 1,250 lbs at 105 psi per tire. Special trailer tires should be inflated to their maximum air pressure. If a trailer tire is inflated to a lower air pressure than the maximum, the amount of weight that the tire can carry will be reduced. If a heavier load is put on the trailer tire than...
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• Recommended Wheel/Tire Combo W/ a 4 on 4 Bolt Pattern
  Dave, we do have a tire/wheel setup similar to the Kenda K353 Bias Trailer Tire # AM10068 with the Kenda 5.30-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" Galvanized Wheel # AM30790. This wheel measures 12" diameter x 4" wide, has a 4 on 4 bolt pattern, and come with the Kenda bias ply tire that has a C load range.
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• Will Switching 5.30-12 Bias Ply Tires for Radials Help Prevent Blowouts
  A 5.30-12 Load Range C tire has a load capacity of 1045 lbs each or 2090 lbs per axle which is more than sufficient for a trailer/boat combination that weighs 1850 lbs. Excessive heat build up is the number one cause of premature tire wear and failure. Exceeding the weight capacity, not correctly inflating the tires and exceeding the tires speed rating can all cause the temperatures of a tire to spike to unsafe levels. First, I'd recommend you confirm the fully loaded and ready to tow...
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• Can a Trailer Tire with a Load Range B be Replaced with a Load Range C
  The Load Ranges for trailer tires basically dictate the weight capacity range of the tire. I don't know what size you have, but there would be no reason you couldn't go from a Load Range B tire up to a Load Range C. I attached a couple help articles on trailer tires for you to check out as well.
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• Can 4.80-12 Trailer Tires be Upgraded to Larger Tires
  So the rule of thumb with trailer tires is you want at least 3" of clearance from the top of the tire to your fender and at least 1" of clearance between the inside of the tire and your trailer's frame rail. Your current size 4.80-12 tires measure 4.8" wide and 20.5" in diameter, which you'll want to keep in mind. You can go to a larger tire, but it will need to be a 12" tire, with the biggest upgrade being a 5.30-12 tire: - Kenda K353 Bias Trailer Tire - 5.30-12 # AM10066 This tire measures...
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• Should I Upgrade From a 12 inch Tire to a 13 inch Tire on a Rockwood Freedom 2290 Trailer
  I would recommend staying with the 12 inch 5.30-12 tire, like the Kenda K353 Trailer Tire, item # AM10068, for a couple of reasons. First, going with the larger, higher capacity tire will provide a stiffer ride for your trailer suspension and trailer. This will cause wear on the suspension parts. Next, going with a higher capacity larger wheel and tire than recommended by the manufacturer or axle capacity makes the trailer suspension the weakest link in the system. If a failure occurs...
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• Can a 5.30-12 Trailer Tire Replace a 4.80-12 Trailer Tire Using the Same Rim
  Yes, the 4.80-12 tire size and the 5.30-12 tire size are both designed to fit the same rim width of 4 inches. So the tire you would want would be the part # AM10068 to fit your current trailer rim. This tire is a Load Range D tire with a capacity of 1,250 lbs at 105 psi. I attached an FAQ on trailer tires as well as a chart with trailer tire sizing information.
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• Are Bias Ply or Radial Tires Better to Pull 9 foot Pop-Up Camper
  When pulling a pop-up camper, I would pick radial tires over bias ply tires mainly because they run cooler and because of their flexibility they have better contact with the road. Neither of the types of tires are rated to run at 70 mph. Trailer tires have a maximum speed rating of 65 mph. When you run a trailer tire for more than an hour at higher speeds, the heat build up can cause the tire to break down which will lead to tire failure. When you fill your tires, you should always fill...
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• Availability of 8-Ply-Rated 5.30-12 Special Trailer Tires
  We do offer plenty of choices in replacement 5.30-12 special trailer tires. All options can be viewed by clicking on the linked page. Kenda # AM10068 is a Load Range D-rated 5.30-12 bias ply tire with a ply rating of 8 and a load capacity of 1250-lbs at 105-psi pressure. We also offer this tire pre-mounted on a white steel wheel (5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern) as part # AM30859. Trailer tires should always be inflated to their rated maximum psi pressure as noted on the tire sidewall. It is...
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• Will the Kenda Karrier S-Trail # AM10140 Fit a 4.25 Wide Rim
  The only tire that we currently have in the 145/12 size is the Kenda Karrier S-Trail # AM10140. This is only compatible with 12" x 4" wheels. Since you have a 4-1/4" wide wheel you will want to go with the Kenda K353 # AM10068 instead. This is a Load Range D (1,250 lbs at 105 psi) and has a speed rating of 65 mph. This tire is slightly larger with a 5.5" section width and a 21.9" overall diameter. We sure that you are only measuring from bead seat to bead seat on your wheel. If you are...
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• Is Load Range Important When Replacing Trailer Tires on a Popup Camper
  The load range tire used is going to depend on the gross trailer weight capacity, which should be on a sticker or plate near the front of the trailer frame or in the trailer's literature. It probably also indicates the load range, or at least the capacity, on your existing tires. For a 5.30-12 we have 3 different load ranges: B, C, and D. For a load range B use # AM10064. It is rated for 840 pounds at 55 psi. For a load range C we have # AM10066 rated for 1,045 pounds at 80 psi. And for...
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• Which 5.30-12 Tire Load Range for 1,800 lb Jayco 1207
  The load range tire used is going to depend on the gross trailer weight capacity, which should be on a sticker or plate near the front of the trailer frame or in the trailer's literature. It probably also indicates the load range, or at least the capacity, on your existing tires. For a 5.30-12 we have 3 different load ranges: B, C, and D. For a load range B use # AM10064. It is rated for 840 pounds at 55 psi. For a load range C we have # AM10066 rated for 1,045 pounds at 80 psi. And for...
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• What is the Speed Rating for Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire
  The trailer tires we carry are rated for 65 miles per hour at most. Traveling 80 miles an hour will produce too much heat for a trailer tire. The problem is that trailer tires are made with a thicker side wall than passenger vehicle tires. This means that they can get hotter faster and going over the rated speed will lead to excessive heat build up. Excessive heat build-up in a tire can lead to diminished tread life and tire failure. Radial tires dissipate heat better but are still rated...
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• Recommendations For a Smoother Ride With a 12' Boat Weighing Only 500lbs On Single Axle Trailer
  Due to the light weight of your trailer and boat I recommend looking at the Timbren Silent Ride Suspension for Single Axle Trailers. There are a few kits available based on the dimensions of your axle tube. This suspension is superior to leaf springs as it is progressive allowing for a smoother ride with your trailer. Timbren Silent Ride Suspension for Single Axle Trailers w/ 1-3/4" Round Axles # TSR2000S04 Timbren Silent Ride Suspension for Single Axle Trailers w/ 2" Round Axles # TSR2000S05 Timbren...
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• Can a 4.80-12 Tire Be Upgraded to a Larger and Higher Capacity Tire
  There's no reason you couldn't upgrade your 4.80-12 Load Range B tires with Load Range C's like the part # AM10062. These would fit the exact same as your current tire with the only difference being that they have a higher Load Range. You could also go with a 5.30-12 like the part # AM10068 as long as you have room for a tire that is just a tiny bit taller and wider. This tire is 5.5 inches wide and 21.9 inches tall, whereas the 4.8-12s are 4.9 inches wide and 20.7 inches tall.
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• Best 12 inch Trailer Tire for Jayco Pop Up Campers
  The best trailer tire solution for a 12 inch wheel will be the Taskmaster 5.30R12 Radial Trailer Tire # TT53012C for a couple big reasons. One being that the tire is a radial which is much preferred to the bias ply style of tire you referenced. They handle better overall and have a bit more flex in the sidewall which gives better ground contact, traction, stability, and tread wear. Plus they run cooler. And this tire has a higher speed rating of 81 mph which is nice for longer trips where...
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• Would Higher Load Range Tire 5.30-12 fit On Wheel Where Lower Load Range was Installed
  Yes, since the tire sizes are the same the new tire would fit on your old wheel easily. That said the highest Load Range we have in the tire size 5.30-12 is the Load Range D like part # AM10068.
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• 5.30-12 Trailer Tire Recommendation for Pop Up Camper
  We sell trailer tires individually and premounted on trailer rims. If all you need is a tire in the 5.30-12 tire size that you referenced you would want the # AM10068. This is a Load Range D with 1,205 lbs of capacity when the tire is inflated to 105 psi. Trailer tires should always be inflated to their max psi. If a trailer tire is inflated to a lower air pressure than the maximum, the amount of weight that the tire can carry will be reduced. If a heavier load is put on the trailer tire...
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• Tire Size that is Taller than 4.80-12 that Fits Same Wheel Size
  For a replacement tire for the 4.80-12 tire size that will be larger in diameter the 5.30-12 size will be 1-1/2 inches taller. It will fit the same rim and would be the tallest option. For that you could go with the # AM10068 which I attached a review video for.
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• Will a 5.30-12 Trailer Tire Last Longer than a 4.80-12 Trailer Tire
  If you were to go with a 5.30-12 load range D tire # AM10068 it will have a ply rating of 8 which is going to be higher than a 4.80-12 tire. This means a stronger tire and it should not wear as quickly as the 4.80-12. The 5.30-12 is also going to be almost 1-1/2 inches taller so there would be fewer revolutions of the tire compared to the 4.80-12 over the same distance. In addition to being 1-1/2 inches taller the 5.30 will also be 0.7 inches wider so you will need to make sure you have...
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• Recommended Upgrade for Pop Up Camper with 5.30x12 Tires
  The Kenda K353 Bias Trailer Tire part # AM10066 for load range c or part # AM10068 for load range d is what I recommend for a 5.30x12 trailer tire. These are excellent options backed by a five year warranty. They are rated for 1,045 lbs and 1,250 lbs respectively so make sure you choose the one that matches what you have now. These will be a much better option than the Hi-Run's you have now.
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