Replacement Tires for Malone MicroSport Trailer

Published 04/30/2024

Products Featured in This Question

Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range B

(7214)

$86.95

Loadstar 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C

(7214)

$74.86

Malone MicroSport Trailer - 78" Crossbars - 800 lbs

(112)

$1979.10

Question:

Good morning. I have a Malone Microsports Trailer for 2 kayaks which you sell and while it doesn’t have tons of miles on it the tires I believe based on the information on the tire DOT 02T B5AU12 1 they were manufactured in 2012 which means I need to replace them. It’s a 5 hole wheel and the following info is off the tires [4.80-12 and Load Range B] I can send pics if that would be helpful currently on the trailer that I wish to replace. It appears to me my best options are either Loadstar 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12 Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C - Item AM30670 or the Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12 Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range B - Item AM30590.. It looks like load rating is the only difference between he two. Which one is the better option? Thank you.

asked by: Mark F

Expert Reply:

There really isn't an advantage to moving to a higher load range so I would choose the # AM30590 over the # AM30670 to save a little money. The tires are both made by Kenda and fairly comparable to each other with the same 5-year warranty.

expert reply by: Robin H