Can a 5.7 x 8 Trailer Tire Replace a 4.8 x 8 Tire

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Upsize to 5.70 x 8 will these fit same trailer as 4.8 x 8

asked by: Rex H

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As long as you have the additional clearance required by the bigger 5.70 x 8 you should have no problem installing this size tire as a replacement for your 4.8 x 8.

The 5.7 x 8 will be 1 inch taller and .9 inches wider. If you measure your trailer and find that you have enough clearance for the additional height and width you should have no problems.

I attached a link to all 5.70 x 8 tires we offer.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

A larger trailer tire basically wins in every category like you mentioned. Less rolling resistance, less affected by bumps in road for smoother ride quality, and bearings/hub spins less so in theory less wear and tear. So as long as you have room for…

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Answer 2

Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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Answer 3

We do offer wheels and tire/wheel combinations in the 8-inch diameter and 5-on-4-1/2-inch bolt pattern you need, however none has as large a pilot hole as your original wheels' 3-1/4-inch size. All have a 2.8-inch pilot hole diameter and can be…

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Answer 4

The weight rating is per tire so it will be a combined weight of 2 x 785lbs or 2 x 990lbs per axle. The size you mentioned 4.80-12 with a 4 inch rim can handle the load range B of 2 x 785lbs for a total of 1,570lbs at 60 psi or a load range C of 2 x…

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Answer 5

The Kenda 5.70-8 tire you'd looked at, part #AM30140 has a maximum speed rating of 65 mph. If you were looking for something with a higher speed rating, you'll need to increase the wheel diameter up to a 12 inch wheel. The Taskmaster 4.80R12…

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Answer 6

When inflated to its maximum psi a 5.70-8 size trailer tire like the Kenda #AM30140 that you are looking at should have an overall diameter of right around 18 inches. I'm not sure how much smaller a diameter you are measuring on your existing…

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Answer 7

The largest wheel and tire combo we offer that has a 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern and a pilot diameter of 2.5 inch is the Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire with 10" White Wheel #AM3H410 which has an overall diameter of 20.6 inches.

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Answer 8

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 9

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 10

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 11

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 12

The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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