Recommendation For Tire Upgrade On Boat Trailer With 4.80-12 Bias Tires For Highway Hauling

Published 07/26/2023

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Taskmaster 4.80R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C

(285)

$98.18

Kenda K353 Bias Trailer Tire - 4.80-12 - Load Range C

(3776)

$50.66

Question:

My small boat trailer currently has a pair of 4.80-12 bias ply tires on 4 lug wheels. They are Load C, Speed M. I would like to see if upgrading to a larger tire would help them be more reliable for long distance interstate hauling. My current tires have 4 1/2inch clearance to the top of the finder and 1 1/4inch clearance on the inside to the trailer. What is the recommended tire size upgrade?

asked by: Russ T

Expert Reply:

Changing to a Radial Tire # TT48012C is going to be the best way to get a more reliable tire for highway hauling without having to worry about any fender clearance issues. Radial tires perform much better on highways and do not wear as quickly as a similar Bias Tire # AM10062.

To move to a 13" wheel and tire it will require modification to your fenders and possibly axle due to the larger size of the wheels and tires.

expert reply by: Bud M