Spare Tire Cover Recommendation for a 4.80-12 Tire

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I am interested in a spare tire cover and I dont know what size to get for a 480-12inch tire? can you help?

asked by: Gary M

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Your 4.80-12 trailer tire has an overall diameter of 20.5 inches so you would need to pick out a tire cover compatible with that size.

The Black CE Smith Cover part # CE27410 should work very well as it is designed for trailer tires up to 21 inches.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 2

Hey Adin, thanks for the information. The Loadstar 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" Galvanized Wheel item #AM30670 is indeed compatible with the CE Smith Offset Spare Tire Mount item #CE27310G. This is a great combo that will make storing a…

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We do have a spare tire cover for a 4.80-12 trailer tire. These tires measure about 20-1/2 inches in diameter, so you'll need a spare tire cover that can cover that dimension. For that I recommend the CE Smith Spare Tire Cover #CE27410. This is a…

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Answer 6

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Answer 10

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