What is the Difference Between 4.80-12 and 5.30-12 Sized Tires

Published 12/18/2015

Question:

I recently brought a 5x8 utility trailer with 480x12 tires basically to haul my sportsman 500 quad. Would there be any advantage to replace them with 530x12. If yes what are advantages.

asked by: Lou L

Expert Reply:

The main differences between the two trailer tire sizes you referenced are the outer diameter for the two and the capacities available.

For the 4.80-12 tires they are 20.5 inches in overall diameter and have 785 and 990 lb capacities available.

For the 5.30-12 they are 21.9 inches in overall diameter and have capacities of 840. 1,045, and 1,250 lbs.

Larger tires tend to run a bit cooler and have higher capacities.

I attached links to pages that have all of the wheels tires we offer in that size.

If your current tires are working well still I wouldn't recommend you upgrade them.

expert reply by: Jameson C