Recommended Tire/Wheel Combination For Trailer Smoker

Published 10/09/2015

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Loadstar ST175/80D13 Bias Trailer Tire with 13" Aluminum Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range D

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$177.82

Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Tire w/ 12" Galvanized Spoke Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - LR D

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$132.94

Question:

Im refurbishing an old 24inch Okahoma Joess trailer smoker, and was interested in one of your wheel/tire combos see attached pic. The trailer currently has 5-lug, 13inch wagon-spoke wheels ... with 5.30–12 tubeless tires, Load Range B. Just wanted to confirm these would work before ordering. Thanks for the help.

asked by: Shan

Expert Reply:

From the tire size you said is on the trailer, the tires are 12 inch and would not be a fit for 13 inch wheels. For a tire with the numbers you said, the first number is the width of the tire and the second number is the size tire. I have attached a helpful article about tire size you can check out.

You may be able to put 13 inch tire/wheel combos on your trailer. You will need to know the lug pattern and the pilot diameter, and determine if there is enough clearance with 13 inch wheels installed. I have attached a helpful article that shows how to measure the lug pattern on your wheel.

The tire/wheel combo you referenced, part # AM31245 will measure 6.89 inches wide and will be a little over 24 inches tall. This combo has a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern and a 3.19 inch diameter pilot. If these dimensions and the lug bolt pattern match your trailer, this combo will work well for you.

If you find that you need 12 inch tire/wheel combos I recommend part # AM31202. This is the same wheel in a 12 inch version. This combo is 5.7 inches wide and when inflated the outer diameter is 21.3 inches. This combo has a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern and the pilot measures 3.19 inches diameter.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L