Largest Tires Needed to Fit 12 inch Wheels on Homemade Motorcycle Trailer

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id like to increase some height on my homemade trailer what the tallest 12 in tire i can put on a 12 in wheel

asked by: Fredde H

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Expert Reply:

The largest diameter tire we have that is compatible with a 12 inch wheel is a ST145/R12 size tire which measures 21.3 inches in diameter.

For this I recommend using the Kenda Karrier S-Trail # AM10140 which has a load range of E (1,520 lbs at 80 psi) and a speed rating of 65 mph. This tire also comes with a 2-year warranty.

I have attached a review video for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

On a 12 inch wheel that uses 1/2 inch lug nuts you will need to torque the lug nuts to 75 to 85 foot pounds each. This is the same for steel or aluminum wheels. If the wheel secures to the hub using bolts instead of lug nuts then it would be the…

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Answer 2

The torque spec for your 12" aluminum trailer wheels will come down to the size of the wheel stud and lug nuts. If your trailer uses the standard 1/2" wheel studs and lug nuts then you will want to torque the wheels to 75-85lb-ft. If you…

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Answer 3

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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Answer 4

The largest size tire that you can fit on your current wheels is the Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire #AM10140. This has an overall diameter of 21.3" and a section width of 5.7" meaning that it is about 0.5" larger…

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Answer 5

The 5.30-12 is the largest trailer tire we offer that fits on the 12 x 4 rim. The 145/R12 or 145/80-12 tire is right at .6 of an inch smaller in diameter and the 4.80-12 is smaller yet at roughly 20.7 inches in diameter. We offer a 5.30-12 tire in a…

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Answer 6

Since both a ST145/R12 size tire, like the Kenda Karrier S-Trail #AM10130, and a 5.30-12 size tire, like the Kenda K353 #AM10068, fit a 12 inch wheel, a ST145/R12 size tire can replace a 5.30-12 size tire. Keep in mind that these tires do have…

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Answer 7

A 5.30 X 12C tire is going to be your best replacement. If you need the 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern #AM30780 is a good option, or #AM30820 for the 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern. These both have the wheel and tire included, which you'll need, since…

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Answer 8

The two tire sizes you referenced, 4.80-12 and 5.30-12, both fit 4-inch wide rims, but they differ in their overall diameter. A 4.80-12 tire/wheel when fully inflated will have a diameter of 20-1/2-inches while the 5.30-12 size will be just under…

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Answer 9

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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