Can I Change my 5.30-12 Tires for Bigger Ones on my Tow Dolly to Tow a 2008 Honda Ridgeline
Updated 06/16/2017 | Published 06/14/2017
Question:
I have a 5.30-12 tires on my dolly car hauler but I would like to get a bigger tires on it,what would you recomend me so I can haul a 1/2 ton truck thanks in advanced
asked by: Victor
Expert Reply:
In an online manual I was able to find the curb weight (weight of the vehicle when unloaded) of your 2008 Honda Ridgeline which was 4,500 lbs. If the tow dolly that you have uses a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern then the best tire/wheel combination for your application will be a size 225/75/15 with a Load Range of D. A tire with those specs, like the Taskmaster # TA86MR, will have a max load rating of 2,540 lbs at 65 psi which will be enough to tow hold your Ridgeline as long as you do not load anything into it.
There are 2 things that you will need to keep in mind is you decide to do this:
First, is the tow dolly rated for 4,500 lbs. If the tow dolly itself is not rated for that much weight, then changing the tires will do nothing. When towing your weight limited will be decided by your lowest rated component.
Second, the tire size will be changing which means you will need to make sure that you have the proper clearance. Your current 5.30-12 size tire has a diameter of 21.9 inches and has a rim width of 4 inches. A tire size of 225/75/15 will have a diameter of 28.31 inches and the rim will be 2-3 inches wider. That does not include how wide the tire is, but the ratio should be about the same. You will need to do some measuring to make sure that the new tire will fit.
If all of that checks out then you are good to go. If your ridgeline is too heavy for your tow dolly then you will need to look into other options to tow it.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Provider ST225/75R15 Trailer Tire with Silver Vesper Mod Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Radial Tire
- Load Range D
- 225/75-15
- 15 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Acrylic Enamel
- Taskmaster
more information >
Continue Researching
- Q&A: Choosing Between Kenda Karrier and Kenda Loadstar ST175/80-13 Tire
- Shop: Loadstar ST225/75D15 Bias Trailer Tire with 15" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range D
- Shop: Provider ST225/75R15 Trailer Tire with Silver Vesper Mod Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2
- Shop: Kenda Karrier ST205/75R15 Trailer Tire with Black Mod Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2
- Shop: Loadstar ST235/75R15 Radial Off-Road Tire w/ 15" Aluminum Sendel T17 Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - LR D
- Shop: Kenda ST235/75R15 Radial Off-Road Trailer Tire - Load Range D
- Shop: Loadstar ST235/75R15 Radial Off-Road Tire w/ 15" Aluminum Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - LR D
- Shop: Aluminum AM03 Series Black Machined Trailer Wheel - 15" x 5" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Q&A: Lug Nut Torque Chart for Trailer Wheels
- Search Results: trailer tires and wheels
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a Class II and a Class III Hitch?
- Video: Firestone Ride-Rite Air Bags with Easy Mount Compressor Feature Breakdown
- Search Results: trailer hitch
- Article: How to Measure Your Trailer Wheel Bolt Pattern
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Q&A: Installation Time for Blue Ox BX1128 Flat Tow Base Plate Kit for 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Search Results: trailer wiring
- Video: Measuring To Choose The Right Trailer Axle
- Q&A: Which is Better for Highway Use 4.80-12 or 5.30-12 Trailer TIres
- Article: How to Measure for Trailer Hitch Drop
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Search Results: trailer jack
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between Load Range C and D ST175/80D13 Trailer Tires
- Video: A Look at the Power Mountain Tallboy 6 Ton Off-Road Bottle Jack with a Military Cargo Trailer
- Shop: Gooseneck Hitch
- Search Results: spare tire mount
on Trailer Tires and Wheels
