Comparing 4.80-12 and 5.30-12 Trailer Tires For a Boat Trailer

Published 11/15/2022

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Taskmaster 4.80R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C

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$98.36

Taskmaster 5.30R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C

(291)

$114.10

Question:

Would it benefit me to bump up to a 5.30 x 12 tire for a longer trip? And if so, would these tires fit on my 4.80 x 12 wheels? Thank you.

asked by: Timothy A

Expert Reply:

Both the Taskmaster 4.80R12 Radial Trailer Tire # TT48012C and Taskmaster 5.30R12 Radial Trailer Tire # TT53012C will work well for long distance trips with their radial construction. They are both designed to fit a 12" x 4" wheel so you can change to the larger size as long as you have the necessary tire clearance. The 5.30R12 is 21.57" in diameter and 5.39" wide, while the 4.80R12 is 20.63" in diameter and 4.84" wide. Do remember as this is a boat trailer the higher you raise it with larger tires means the further you will have to back into the boat ramp to get the boat in the water.

expert reply by: Bud M