Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C

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• Speed Rating of AM30140 5.70-8 Trailer Tire/Wheel
  The Kenda 5.70-8 tire you'd looked at, part # AM30140 has a maximum speed rating of 65 mph. If you were looking for something with a higher speed rating, you'll need to increase the wheel diameter up to a 12 inch wheel. The Taskmaster 4.80R12 tire # AT12R45WM on a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern wheel is about 2-2/3 inches larger in diameter than the 5.70-8 inch tire you'd asked about. The tire/wheel has an 81 mph speed rating. Going with the larger size would move the tire about 1-1/3...
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• Can Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 # AM30140 Replace 4.80-8
  Yes, the Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 # AM30140 that you referenced will fit in place of the 4.80-8 that you have now.
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• Recommended 5.70-8 Tire and Wheel Combo for a Popup Camper
  For your popup camper with 5.70-8 tires, I recommend choosing a bias ply tire with a load range of C or greater. A load range C rating will give you 1,820 lbs for two tires which will be plenty for your needs. For just the tire, I recommend using the Kenda K353 Bias Trailer Tire part # AM10012 which has a load range C ratings, 65 mph limit, and comes with a 2-year warranty. Some things you will want to avoid are overloading you trailer and exceeding the maximum mph rating as these will...
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• Recommendation to Replace 5.70-8 Tires on Coleman Camper
  When inflated to its maximum psi a 5.70-8 size trailer tire like the Kenda # AM30140 that you are looking at should have an overall diameter of right around 18 inches. I'm not sure how much smaller a diameter you are measuring on your existing tires, but the difference might simply be caused by your tire being a bit under-inflated. Based on the picture you attached it looks like your current tire has a maximum psi of 50. Minor manufacturer variances might also contribute to a slightly different...
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• How Trailer Tires are Balanced and Recommended Trailer Tires for Small Boat Trailer
  Trailer tire balancing is different than vehicle tire balancing that use weights to ensure an extremely smooth rotation. Trailer tires are made different with stronger sidewalls and they don't use weights or ball bearings to balance them. Instead the tire has a high spot and a low spot (heaviest and lightest point) that are indicated normally by a mark on the tire. Then you simply match the valve stem of your trailer wheel with the high/heavy spot on the trailer tire. Trailer tires...
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• Recommended Replacement Tire for 5 x 8 Utility Trailer
  The # AM30140 wheel/tire combo you'd looked at would work well, assuming your existing wheels have a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern. The tires are rated up to 65 mph, so they'd be safe at reasonable highway speeds. If you wish, you could go up in size to a 4.80-12 tire/wheel like # AM30660 which would move your tire 1 inch closer to the fender. You'll want to make sure you have at least 3 inches of clearance between the top of the tire and the underside of the fender when the trailer is loaded...
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• Are Kenda Tire and Wheel Combinations Balanced?
  The Kenda Bias Trailer Tire # AM30140 you were looking at will come mounted, but not balanced like a typical car tire because it isn't necessary, they will be ready for use straight out of the box after receiving them. The Kenda tire and wheel combos we carry are not machined balanced. You can have the tire and wheel combos balanced at a local tire shop if you wanted to. What manufacturers will do is line up the light spot on the tire with the heavy spot on the wheel. This is a type...
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• Can a 5.70-8 Tire be Replaced with a 215/60-8 Tire on a Snowmobile Trailer
  As long as you have clearance for the additional width of the wheel and tire and for the additional height of the tire, you can use the Kenda 215/60-8 Bias Trailer Tire, item # AM3H290, which has a 7 inch wide, 8 inch diameter White Wheel, 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern, and is a Load Range C tire. The weight capacity of the 215/60-8 load range C tire is 935 lbs at 50 psi, which is slightly higher than your 5.70-8 wheel and tire combination, so weight capacity will not be an issue. The...
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• Recommended Tire And Wheel Sizes To Change To For A Camper With 5.70-8 Tires
  When you say blowouts and attribute them to heat buildup, you are correct. The reason you have heat buildup in tires is not just because of the size, it will also be from overloading, damage to the tires and age. So to just change size first might not solve the problem. If the tires hit curbs a lot it would cause damage to the sidewalls and form a weak spot, which would allow the heat to buildup and go to the weakest spot in the tire and fail. Also any punctures or repairs to the tires...
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• Troubleshooting Motorcycle Trailer that Vibrates at High Speeds
  The thing about trailer tires is that unless otherwise noted they cannot exceed 65 miles per hour. It sounds like you exceed this speed and that is why you are getting vibration. Exceeding the speed rating will cause heat to build up in the tire and can cause premature failure. If you took your 8 inch wheels to a wheel and tire shop they should be able to balance them. Going to a larger tire might help you reduce some vibration, but I believe your problem is directly related to...
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• Recommended Tire/Wheel Combos That Are Thinner Than Current 215/60-8 Tires On Trailer
  You can change out your wheels from the 8x7 inch to the 8x5-3/8 inch rims. For a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern wheels are the # AM20016. For complete tire and wheel assemblies, I recommend the Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C # AM30140. These will be almost the same height and will be almost 3 inches thinner than your current tires. The load capacity is 910 lbs at 75 psi, so you actually gain a little capacity with this change. Another...
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• Replacement 8-Inch Trailer Wheels With 5-on-4-1/2-Inch Bolt Pattern
  We do offer wheels and tire/wheel combinations in the 8-inch diameter and 5-on-4-1/2-inch bolt pattern you need, however none has as large a pilot hole as your original wheels' 3-1/4-inch size. All have a 2.8-inch pilot hole diameter and can be seen on the link provided. Given the 60+ year age of the trailer you may need to update your hubs to allow use of readily available wheels. Selection of new hubs requires your axle weight rating, bearing and seal numbers or spindle measurements...
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• Tire Pressure for Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire Load Range C
  Trailer tires should always be inflated to the maximum psi indicated on the tire. This is because trailer tires are built with a thicker sidewall to handle more vertical load. If the tire is under inflated that thicker sidewall will cause excessive heat build up and lead to tire failure. If the trailer does bounce around a lot then the solution would be to weigh down the trailer more (up to but not exceeding the trailer capacity). The Load Range C tires you now have are rated for 910...
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• Lug Nut Size for 1/2-20 Wheel Bolt
  The Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel # AM30140 fits 1/2"-20 wheel bolts so you will need a 1/2" lug nut such as the CE Smith # CE11051, though the MaxxTow Spare Tire Carrier # MT70214 does include the nuts and bolts needed.
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• Can a 205/65-10 Trailer Tire Fit in Place of a 5.70 x 8 Trailer Tire on a Popup Camper
  Provided that the manual for the camper and the camper itself match, that is unique problem. I am inclined to lean towards the sticker on the trailer in this case. But, to be sure, you will need to determine the axle capacity and choose the tires and load rating that match it. The modern size for 20.5 x 8-10 is 205/65-10. This tire has a 20.5 inch diameter and it is about 8 inches wide. A 5.70 x 8 tire is 18.1 inches in diameter and is 5.7 inches wide so there is significant size difference....
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• Replacement Tire and Wheel Recommendation for Trailer 5.70-8 Tire and 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern
  I recommend taking a look at the Kenda tire and wheel combo # AM30140. This combo contains a 5.70-8 bias ply, load range C, trailer tire with 910 lb maximum load capacity at 75 psi and a 8" white powder coated steel wheel which resists rust and corrosion. The 5.70-8 tire has a section width of 5.9" and has an outer diameter of 18" when inflated. I do recommend taking a couple quick measurements on your trailer to ensure that you have sufficient clearance for this tire.
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• Does Replacing Trailer Wheels Require Replacing Lug Nuts
  Your current lug nuts will work great with the Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 # AM30140 that you referenced. This wheel was designed for standard lug nuts like what you currently have.
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• Weight Capacity of the Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire with Rim # AM30140
  The Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire with Rim # AM30140 that you referenced has a capacity of 910 lbs at 75 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 than what is recommended for that air pressure, the sidewall of the tire could heat up and cause the tire to fail.
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• What is the Modern Equivalent of an 8.55-14 Trailer Tire on a 1977 Volunteer Camper Traielr
  I believe your tires use the old Inch size rating that was used in the 1960s and 1970s. I believe it is an 8.55-14. You will need to measure your tire to be sure. The 14 would indicate that the tires are on 14 inch wheels. The width should be about 8-1/2 inches wide. The closest modern tire is going to be a 215/75-14 like # AM1ST90. This tire sits on 14 by 6 inch wheels, has a width of 8.4 inches and an outer diameter of 26.3 inches. If his matches your existing tires, then the Loadstar...
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• Will the Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel Work In Place of a 9" Wheel
  The Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 part # AM30140 that you were looking at would work just fine on a trailer in place of what you said was a 9" wheel. So long as the bolt pattern is the same you won't have any issues. That said, most likely the wheel you have on the trailer now is 8" as when you measure, it's not from end to end since you must exclude the lip which is about 1/2" on each side.
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• Replacement Tires and Wheels for 1994 Coleman Roanoke Pop-Up Camper
  I have some good news, because surprisingly, I was actually able to find the tire size your 1994 Coleman Roanoke uses (that info is normally not accessible)! According to my research a 1994 Coleman Roanoke came with 5.70-8 trailer tires so all you need to know is your hub's bolt pattern. I have added a link to a help article on how to determine your bolt hole pattern as well as a printable template you can use. If you have a 4 on 4" bolt pattern the correct tire and wheel is the...
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• Recommended Wheel/Tire for a Four Taylor Cart
  The best option I have for you would be to return the Kenda 5.70-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel part # AM30140 and then mount the Kenda K353 Bias Trailer Tire part # AM10012 on the wheels you know will work with your cart. The wheel/tire combos we have in the size you need all use the same wheel so we would not have a different wheel/tire combo the same size that would work in its place. The other option I have for you would be to go up to a 10" diameter wheel as this should...
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• Comparing 5.70-8 Tires to 4.80-8 Tires
  The 4.80/4.00-8 tires # AM30020 are 4.6 inches wide with the outer diameter (when inflated) being 16.1 inches. They have a load capacity of 590 lbs at 60 psi. If you move to the larger tire # AM30140 you will have a tire width of 5.9 inches and an outer diameter of 18 inches. This gives you a little over 1 inch more tread on each tire and also gives you almost 1 inch more ground clearance. It will increase your load capacity to 910 lbs at 75 psi. These tires will wear a little...
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• Which Load Range 5.70-8 Tire for 1500lb Pop-Up Camper
  A 5.70-8 load range B tire has a capacity of 715 lbs, which is 1430 lbs per pair. If the weight of the trailer exceeds that amount, then you'd want to go with the load range C, with a 910 lb capacity (1820 per pair). Even if the weight of your trailer doesn't exceed the capacity of the load range B, I'd recommend going with the higher load range. If you just need the tire, go with part # AM10012. If you wanted a wheel/tire combo, use part # AM30140 which is a 5.70-8 Load Range C tire...
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• Trailer Wheel and Tire Recommendation for 1984 Jayco J Series Camper
  Most likely you have the need for the tire size of 5.70-8 since the wheels are 8 inch in diameter and 4 inch wide. So if that's the case we have two options. The part # AM30120 for if you have a 4 lug bolt pattern or the part # AM30140 for if you have a 5 lug bolt pattern. Verify the tire size though by checking what is printed on the sidewall of the trailer tire.
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• Tire Options for Trailer Rim that is 8 inches In Diameter and Measures 4-1/2 inches Wide
  When calculating rim width you don't include the added width that the lip of the rim adds. It sounds like you most likely have a 3-3/4 inch wide rim and either a 4.80/4.00-8 like part # AM10004 or a 5.70-8 like # AM10013 would fit. Otherwise you would need to upgrade to new tires and rims like the part # AM30120 for if you have a 4 on 4 inch bolt patter or part # AM30140 for if you have a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern.
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• Wheel and Tire Recommendation for Tire Size 5.70-8 Load Range C
  We have a couple options for you check out for your 1995 Coleman Roanoke pop up camper. If you have a 4 bolt pattern you would want the part # AM30120 or if you have a 5 bolt pattern # AM30140. Both of these have Load Range C tires mounted on a white wheel.
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• Can Tubes be Used With Trailer Tire AM10012?
  It is not recommended to use tubes in a tubeless tire like the Kenda K353 # AM10012 because it will generate more heat in the tire which can lead to a blowout. If you are looking for a tire with tubes because the wheels on your trailer are designed for tube tires, I recommend replacing the wheel and tire. To do this, you only need to know your wheel's bolt pattern; if you are unsure what it is I have added a link to a help article detailing how to find it. For a 5.70-8 bias tire and...
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