Replacement Wheel and Tire for 1984 Coleman Pop Up Camper

Updated 07/12/2022 | Published 07/06/2022

Products Featured in This Question

Loadstar K399 Bias Trailer Tire - 205/65-10 - Load Range E

(3779)

$82.84

Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel - 12" x 4" Rim - 4 on 4 - White Powder Coat

(2455)

$39.51

Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire with 10" White Wheel - 4 on 4 - Load Range E

(7496)

$94.99

Taskmaster 4.80R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C

(286)

$98.78

Question:

old tires on camper.. can i replace 20.5x10 with 4.8-8? four lug

asked by: Suzette

Expert Reply:

It sounds like you currently have 20.5 x 8 - 10 tires on your 1984 Coleman and would like to replace them with 4.80/4.00-8 tires. I would not recommend doing this since the tires will be significantly smaller with almost 4" of difference in the outer diameter. For an equivalent replacement you can use a 205/65-10 tire like the Loadstar K399 Bias Trailer Tire - 205/65-10 - Load Range E # AM1HP56. For a wheel and tire combo with a 4 on 4 bolt pattern you could use the # AM3H460.

If you were actually looking for a 4.80-12 tire and not a 4.80-8 that would also work. The tires wouldn't be as wide as a 205/65-10 but they have the same outer diameter. If that is the case then I recommend getting a radial tire like the Taskmaster 4.80R12 Radial Trailer Tire # TT48012C. This would have a slightly lower capacity at 990 lbs per tire at 90 psi so that is something you will need to keep in mind. This tire fits 12" x 4" rims so for a wheel you could use the # AM20122.

expert reply by: Robin H