Recommended Wheel/Tire Upgrade for a 4.80-12 Tire On a Jet Ski Trailer

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Hello, I want to upgrade my 4.80x12 tires/rim to a wider tire and maybe a spoke rim instead of the galvanized. It’s a lightweight single jet ski trailer but my stand up race ski is about 500 lbs and expensive. So I don’t trust these narrow tires on long drives or high speeds. And the bouncing sucks on potholes. Any suggestions?

asked by: Brian S

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Brian, the Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire with 13" Galvanized Wheel # AM31952 would be a massive upgrade assuming you have the clearance for it.

Comparatively this tire is going to be about 1.2" wider, 2.9" taller, and an inch thicker than your current tires which should help ease your mind when you're hauling your race ski.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Answer 1

Hi Hector! A 4.80-12 tire/wheel combo will typically have a 20.7" diameter and a 4.9" width. I mention this as you want to have around 3" of clearance from the top of the tire to the bottom of the fender and roughly 1.5" of…

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Answer 2

Hey Hubert! We do not have many options in 4.80-12 tire, especially for a boat trailer. Our best one is going to be the Loadstar 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" Galvanized Wheel item #AM30670. This wheel has a 5 on 4-1/2" lug nut pattern…

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Answer 3

We do have 4.80-12 tires for your Karavan jet ski trailer, but not a wheel with a 5 on 4-3/4" bolt pattern (I wouldn't know where one can be found). You can mount the tire to your current wheel so you don't need a completely new wheel,…

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Answer 4

Adding larger wheels/tires to a trailer really comes down to fender clearance. The recommended fender clearance is about 4" from the top of the tire to the bottom of the fender and then about 1" from the tire to the inside of the frame. The…

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Answer 5

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 6

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 7

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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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 10

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 11

The #84 spindle is just a common way to identify the spindle dimensions typically used for 3,500 lb axles. So instead of listing out the parts, people can just say they have #84 spindles and it's easier to know what fits it. The CE Smith Trailer…

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Answer 12

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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