Recommended Trailer Tire/Wheel For Highway Speeds For 4.80 x 12 Tires With 5 bolts
Updated 10/02/2017 | Published 10/01/2017
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Question:
I have a small utility trailer. Most of my trips will be 6 hours of highway driving at speeds above 65 mph. Which tire/rim do you suggest? Presently they have Loadstar tires with modular white rims. These say high speed on the sides. Can I match these? If another brand is suggested can I use a different tire in each wheel?
asked by: Donald H
Expert Reply:
We have exactly the tires and wheels you are looking for in a Taskmaster brand except they do not come mounted to the wheel.
For your tire I recommend the Taskmaster 4.80-12 Trailer Tire - Load Range C # TTWSF48012C. This Taskmaster tire is a bias tire with 990-lb maximum load at 90 psi. It is an ideal tire for a utility trailer like yours and has a maximum speed capacity of 81 mph. It works well on most road surfaces and can handle off-road/rougher situations when needed.
For your 12" wheel the Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Trailer Wheel - 12" x 4" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - White Powder Coat
Item # AM20151 is a very popular choice and would work well for you. There are other styles and colors that you could choose if you prefer. Once you have your tires and wheels, you would have them mounted at a local shop. This is the only way to get that 81 mph speed rating.
I would recommend getting all new wheels and/or tires at the same time to maintain balanced load capacity and to have the same "wear and tear" for each tire. This will make for a smoother and safer ride.
