Can 4.8-12 Tire Size Fit on Wheel that Had 4.8-8 Tire

Updated 09/09/2020 | Published 09/08/2020

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Loadstar 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C

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$66.61

Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" Galvanized Wheel - 4 on 4 - Load Range C

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$81.23

Question:

Can I put 4.8-12 tires on rims that currently have 4.8-8 tires? Or do I need new rims?

asked by: Jay M

Expert Reply:

The numbers at the end of the two trailer tire sizes you mentioned are the wheel size they are intended to fit so what you are wanting to do is not possible. The size 4.8-12 is for a 12 inch wheel and the 4.8-8 is for an 8 inch wheel.

So to go to the 4.8-12 size you'd need a wheel and tire combo like the part # AM30670 for if you have a 5 lug bolt pattern or # AM30630 for if you have a 4 lug bolt pattern.

expert reply by: Jameson C