Recommended High-Quality 4.80-12 Radial Trailer Tire

Updated 06/02/2020 | Published 05/29/2020

Question:

HI There, I have a 4.8x12 tire on my trailer, and Im looking to get a taller tire so it doesn't incur so many rpms on the highway. I cant go wider but I can go taller. I have 4 more inches from the top of the tire to my fender but obviously Id need some space. What do you recommend? And do you sell one? Thanks.

asked by: David Y

Expert Reply:

So it's simply not possible to add 4 inches of height from a 4.80-12 trailer tire without not only getting larger wheels but also a wider tire. You would need at least a 14 inch wheel and tires that are double the width in order to get a tire that is as tall as you are looking for; it's simply not possible as that size just doesn't exist.

From what it sounds like you are having trouble with tires wearing out on the highway, so you may currently have a bias trailer tire, so the solution really is to upgrade to a high-quality radial trailer tire. Radial tires flex more than bias tires and run cooler so they are designed for the higher RPMs of highway use, and due to that I recommend the Taskmaster 4.80R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C # TT48012C.

This tire is great for highway use with its 81 mph speed rating and it has a 990 lb capacity per tire. I have added a link to a video review for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Kyle S