Black Trailer Wheel and Tire Recommendation to Replace 5.30-12 Tires and Wheels

Updated 06/09/2015 | Published 06/08/2015

Products Featured in This Question

Kenda Karrier ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire with 12" Black Mod Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - LR D

(2775)

$118.30

Kenda 5.30-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range D

(7492)

$122.08

Question:

It appears that this product has a broken link to the picture? Looking very specifically for a black rim.. 5.30 - 12 is the trailer tire size I am looking for. Can I use these radials in place of the bias that I am replacing? Thanks,

asked by: MJ

Expert Reply:

Sounds like you are looking for a wheel and tire combination that has a 5.30-12 radial tire mounted on it. The # AM35354 has a ST145/R12 tire on it so while it would be a great choice for a trailer tire, it would not be exactly what you said you wanted.

For a wheel and tire that has a 5.30-12 you would want the # AM30859 instead.

Now the # AM35354 that you referenced is a very similar size and is a radial tire so it would be a better setup for you. I attached a picture of what it would look like as well.

A radial tire flexes more than a bias tire, giving it better ground contact, traction, stability, and tread wear.

A radial tire will normally run cooler than a bias ply tire, especially when the tire is under a load. A tire that runs cooler will last longer.