Can 5.30-12 Tires Be Replaced With 4.80-12 Tires
Question:
I have a 14 foot galvanized trailer and I’m hauling a 12 foot tracker, tadpole aluminum boat. The tires and wheels that are on it are 5.30-12. They only have about a one to a one and a half inch clearance between the tire and fender. I was thinking of going to a 480-12 to provide better clearance and and lower the trailer Just a tad bit wanted an opinion if that would be OK to do??
asked by: Rob W
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Expert Reply:
That's totally fine, Rob. Since the tire you're wanting to use is smaller in diameter you'd have no issues fitting it into your existing wheel well.
expert reply by:
Bryce D
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Taskmaster 5.30R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
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- Radial Tire
- Load Range C
- 5.30-12
- 12 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Taskmaster
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Rob W.
3/8/2024
Thank you for getting back with me, Bryce. In your own opinion, just to be clear, is the clearance of about an inch and a half between the top of the tire and the fender too small of a clearance and you would definitely recommend going with the 480-12 wheel and tire or a better fit. I just wanna make sure I have the proper clearance.