How to Get the Most Out of Your Trailer Tires

Published 05/01/2018

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Taskmaster 5.30R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C

(287)

$117.96

Adco Ultra Tyre Gard RV Tire Covers for 18" to 22" Tires - Single Axle - White - Qty 2

(871)

$32.14

Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E

(566)

$72.63

Question:

Do you have a Radial tire with a higher load rating?

asked by: Paul

Expert Reply:

We have just what you are looking for. Although we do have load range D tires in the 5.30-12 size they are bias as opposed to radial in style. Bias tires are meant more for off-road purposes like agriculture whereas the radial tires have a sidewall with more flex that can better dissipate the heat build-up than bias can.

I recommend going with the Taskmaster 5.30R12 Radial Trailer Tire # TT53012C. It has a load range of C (Maximum load: 1,050 lbs at 80 psi), a max speed rating of 81 mph, and comes with a 2-year limited warranty. This tire is available mounted on a white spoke wheel # TA98RR if you need to replace your wheels as well. These have 5 on 4-1/2" bolt patterns.

To help keep your tires lasting as long as they can it is best to keep them inflated their max cold psi rating, don't overload them, and don't go over their speed rating. These are some of the most common reasons why people have trouble making their tires last.

Another key component to making your tires last is storage. If you have an off season of towing your trailer where it just sits and is exposed to the elements then the best thing you can do for the tires is to use wheel covers like part # 290-3955 to help protect them from harmful UV rays. It also helps during storage to lift the trailer by its frame and let some of the air out of the tires. This keeps them from supporting weight when it isn't necessary and helps to keep them from stretching out.

expert reply by: Jon G

Paul

5/1/2018

Do you have a Radial tire with a higher load rating?

Jon G.

5/1/2018

We do have radials tires with a higher load rating but not in the 5.30-12 tire size. I have attached a link to our selection of 145/80-12 size tires which have a similar diameter but are about 1/2" wider. If these fit then the highest load rating we have is the Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Tire # AM10140 in a load rating E (1,520 lbs at 80 psi) with a max speed rating of 65 mph. This is available with an aluminum wheel that has a 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern with part # AM31215. All of the options in this tire size have a 65 mph speed rating so you will need to keep that in mind and not exceed it while towing your trailer.