Wheel and Tire that Can Replace 5.30-12 Tire of 5x8 Ironton Trailer

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Will these tire work on a 5x8 Ironton trailer? Kenda Karrier ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire with 12 Black Mod Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - LR D Item # AM35354

asked by: Mark

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Yes, I did some checking and your 5x8 Ironton trailer comes with 5.30-12 trailer tires which a 145/80-12 like the part # AM3534 you referenced can replace so this would work great for you.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Hey Moises, yes the two trailer wheel and tire combos you referenced #AM35354 and #AM31199DX have the exact same tire. Both have a ST145/R12 Load Range D from Kenda. Which wheel do you prefer?

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Answer 2

Yes, your camper with a 2,390 lb GVWR will be okay along with the Kenda Karrier ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire with 12" Black Mod Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - LR D #AM35354 These tires have a capacity of 1,220 lbs when inflated at 65 psi, but that's…

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Answer 3

Hey Neil. The #AM30861 and #AM35354 are very similar in size. The Kenda Karrier ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire #AM35354 is actually slightly smaller in diameter than the Kenda 5.30-12 tires, so out of the two 12" tires you mentioned, this will be…

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Answer 4

All of the 4.80-12 trailer tires are going to be bias ply tires but I have good news for you. A 145/80-12 trailer tire will fit the same size wheel width as the 4.80-12. But the 145 will be approximately 0.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than…

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Answer 5

Thanks for reaching out, Steve! The Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E #AM10140 style is offered on some wheels with a 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern, but it's using the Load Range D version instead: - With White…

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Answer 6

When it comes to upgrading your 5.30-12 tire I would recommend upgrading them to The Kenda Karrier ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire with 12 inch Black Mod Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - LR D #AM35354. This radial tire has a ply rating of 8 and has a 1,220 pound…

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Answer 7

You are going to have to take some clearance measurements with your 145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire #AM35354 to determine if the larger Kenda Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire with 13" Black Mod Wheel #AM31990 is going to fit. The 175/80-13 is…

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Answer 8

Upgrading o a Radial Tire will definitely be better for long distance towing. They will run cooler than a Bias Ply tire giving them a longer life. To replace your current 5.30 x 12 tire, I do have a couple options for you. The Kenda Karrier…

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Answer 9

Sounds like you are looking for a wheel and tire combination that has a 5.30-12 radial tire mounted on it. The #AM35354 has a ST145/R12 tire on it so while it would be a great choice for a trailer tire, it would not be exactly what you said you…

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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 12

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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