Recommended Spare Tire for a Ironton Trailer

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Im looking for a spare tire for an Ironton 5x8 trailer I bought from Northern Tool. This tire matches all the specs on the trailer tires except for psi. The tires on the trailer have the same load rating, but at 60 psi. Can I use this wheel/tire for a spare even though it calls for 80 psi?

asked by: Rob

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Yes, you can! So long as our Kenda Loadstar 5.30-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" White Wheel item # AM30820 is the same size and bolt pattern as what's on your Ironton trailer it can be used not only as a spare but also on your trailer with the stock tires.

The Kenda item # AM30820 has a 12" diameter x 4" wide wheel with a bolt pattern of 5 on 4-1/2". The tire is a 5.30-12, with a section width of 5.6", and an outer diameter of 21.9".

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Rob

4/9/2024

My only concern is the outer diameter. I'm not sure I'm properly measuring the ones I have but I'm not coming up with 21.9". I contacted Northern Tool, the tire tire they recommend for a spare also has an outer diameter of 21.9. So I think I'll be ok with this one. I'll order from you when I get to that point. Thanks.

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Jerred H.

4/9/2024

@Rob You're welcome! Happy to help!

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Answer 1

As long as the THNN wire is copper and the proper gauge for what you are wiring on your trailer you can use it. I have attached a helpful article that explains wiring a trailer and the minimum required wire gauges. We recommend at least 10 gauge wire…

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Answer 2

A 5.30 X 12C tire is going to be your best replacement. If you need the 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern #AM30780 is a good option, or #AM30820 for the 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern. These both have the wheel and tire included, which you'll need, since…

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Answer 3

Since both a ST145/R12 size tire, like the Kenda Karrier S-Trail #AM10130, and a 5.30-12 size tire, like the Kenda K353 #AM10068, fit a 12 inch wheel, a ST145/R12 size tire can replace a 5.30-12 size tire. Keep in mind that these tires do have…

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Answer 4

The two tire sizes you referenced, 4.80-12 and 5.30-12, both fit 4-inch wide rims, but they differ in their overall diameter. A 4.80-12 tire/wheel when fully inflated will have a diameter of 20-1/2-inches while the 5.30-12 size will be just under…

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Answer 5

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 6

Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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Answer 7

Moving to larger tires and wheels can cause all kinds of trouble with sway and requires replacing a lot of parts on your trailer. My recommendation is to go with a replacement tire that is the same size and rated for highway speed. The Taskmaster…

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Answer 8

We do not carry a radial trailer tire in 5.30-12 size but there is another option. You can also use a 145/80-12. Both tires will fit on a 4 inch wide rim and can have similar weight capacities. The one size difference is that the 145/80-12 is 0.6…

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Answer 9

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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