Why Does a 12 Inch Trailer Wheel have a 13 Inch Diameter Overall
Updated 02/15/2017 | Published 02/13/2017
Question:
My tire on the boat reads 5.30x12 but the rim measures 13inch across
asked by: Bill G
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Expert Reply:
Wheel diameters are not measured using the overall diameter. The are measured for diameter where the tire sits so the diameter is less than the overall diameter of the wheel. With 5.30-12 tires you have 12 inch wheels so tire # AM10066 will fit.
expert reply by:
Michael H
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Kenda K353 Bias Trailer Tire - 5.30-12 - Load Range C
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range C
- 5.30-12
- 12 Inch
- K - 65 mph
- Kenda
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