Can 4.80-8 Trailer Tire Get Replaced with Wider Tire
Updated 04/12/2021 | Published 04/09/2021
Question:
I have 4.80x8 4 pattern on existing trailer can I upgrade to wider and say 10” with the 4.80 I have 2” to the fender
asked by: Ken
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Helpful Expert Reply:
A 5.70-8 trailer tire like part # AM10012 would work well to replace the 4.80-8 you have and would take up less than 1/2 an inch of additional inner fender clearance as well as 1 inch of vertical clearance.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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Kenda K353 Bias Trailer Tire - 5.70-8 - Load Range C
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range C
- 5.70-8
- 8 Inch
- Kenda
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