Looking For New Tires For A Jet Ski Trailer
Updated 02/17/2026 | Published 06/16/2024
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Trying to decide between the Taskmaster 4.80R12 Radial Trailer Tire vs Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Tire … these tires will be on a single jet ski trailer. The current tires are 4.80-8 I will remount the fender for proper clearance I am up grading to this size to gain the M speed rating to tow the trailer at highway speeds without tire issues…
asked by: Glenn W
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Expert Reply:
Hello Glenn, thanks for reaching out. Between the Taskmaster 4.80R12 Radial Trailer Tire # TT48012C and the Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Tire # AM10130, I definitely recommend the Kenda # AM10130. Main reasons being the higher ply rating (8 ply rated) and the higher max load rating of 1,220 lbs. It will just be a more durable, longer lasting tire. Keep in mind these tires are 5.7" wide and 21.3" in diameter, so your fenders will need to be moved to accommodate the larger tires.
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Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" White Wheel - 4 on 4 - Load Range C
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- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range C
- 4.80-12
- 12 Inch
- J - 62 mph
- 4 on 4 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
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Jesse M.
2/17/2026
Hey Glenn, how did the Kenda Karrier S-Trail tires work out on your jet ski trailer after you moved the fenders? Knowing how the size upgrade performed at highway speeds could really help others thinking about the same change.