Can Trailer Wheel and Tire with Size 5.30-12 Upgrade to 13 inch Setup

Updated 08/15/2022 | Published 08/12/2022

Question:

I have a 2000 Jayco tent camper with tire size 5.30-12 4x4 that I will need to replace. To the best of your knowledge, could I replace the 12 tire with a 13 tire? Would there be any benefit to going with a larger tire? If so, what tire that you carry would you recommend. Thank you

asked by: Thomas H

Helpful Expert Reply:

It's fairly common for trailer wheel/tire combos to be changed like you asked about. Assuming you have the additional fender clearance you could replace your current 5.3-12 tire that is mounted on a 4 inch wheel with a 4 bolt pattern with a 175/80-13 like the Loadstar Wheel and Tire part # AM3S040. This will be right at 2 inches taller and would take up 1 inch of your fender clearance. The advantage of going to a bigger tire is a little more ground clearance, more weight capacity, slightly less wear and tear on hub components since the hub won't be spun quite as quick, and maybe a slight reduction in bumpiness due to the larger tire making the bumps slightly smoother.

expert reply by: Jameson C