Upgrading Harbor Freight Trailer Tires 5.3 X 12", 5 on 4-1/2" Lug Wheels

Updated 04/26/2021 | Published 04/22/2021

Products Featured in This Question

Taskmaster 5.30R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C

(293)

$105.87

Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel - 12" x 4" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - White Powder Coat

(2512)

$40.14

Question:

Upgrading 5.3 x 12 5 lug tires on harbor freight 1720 lbs folding utility trailer I want to know about upgrading Current 5.3 x 12inch 5 lug tires on my trailer... Ive never used the trailer yet but HOPEFULLY Will be any day now. I am trying to haul as much as SAFELY Possible and I APPARENTLY will be facing ENOUGH STRESSFUL Issues by: ¹ Doing This ALONE and FEMALE !?! ² Crossing the Border Into the So-Called TREACHEROUS Territory of MEXICO !?! ³ Pulling trailer with My Lovely $500 1996 Nissan Maxima!?! 4 .... well... thats PROBABLY Enough to give you an idea of what Im up against... NOT to mention the fact that I have been STUCK Here @ the Border for 1 Year already!!! PLEASE HELP!!!!!!

asked by: Peggy C

Expert Reply:

I recommend the Taskmaster 5.30R12 Radial Trailer Tire # TT53012C. It's radial construction is best suited for highway travel.

The Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel # AM20132 can also be purchased with a 3rd tire to give you a spare wheel and tire incase you do get a flat.

expert reply by: Bud M