Availability of a Size 4.80-12 Tire with a Speed Rating Higher than 65 MPH
Updated 06/03/2020 | Published 05/11/2015
Question:
hi, my trailer has 4.80-12 tires Im trying to get tires that are rated higher speed than 65mph because Im going a 600 mile trip with a load approximately 800 lbs what tires do you recommend, thank you!
asked by: Ricardo
Expert Reply:
Typically special trailer tires are usually rated to operate at a maximum speed of 65 mph and if you exceed 65 mph, heat could build up in the tire and cause it to break down and fail.
The tire I recommend for your 4.80-12 size is the Kenda # AM10062 because it was designed for excellent handling at high speeds even though the speed rating is 65 mph. The load rating is 990 pounds at 90 psi.
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Kenda K353 Bias Trailer Tire - 4.80-12 - Load Range C
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- 12 Inch
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Daniel J.
5/31/2020
I have a Triton single PWC trailer. Towing it 800 miles at highway speeds . Tire size is 4.80x12c load rating of 990lbs at 90psi, side tire says 2 ply, think they are bias tire... What do I really need be using, usually make this trip once a year in the summer...