Availability of Trailer Tire for 12 inch Wheel that is a Radial

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I have a Triton LT single jet ski trailer. I want to put radials, as it came with bias tires. I want to keep the keep the same trailer height because I tow it with a car. What do you recommend in 12 rim/tires?

asked by: Stewart P

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Expert Reply:

Hey Stewart, so I don't know what tire size you have/need but I attached a link on this page that has all of the 12 inch tires we offer that are radial for you to check out. Select your size on the filter part of the page and you'll see all of the options.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Jameson C.

1/12/2026

Hey Stewart, were you able to find a 12-inch radial tire that kept your Triton LT trailer at the same height? Knowing what worked could help others trying to switch from bias to radial tires on similar setups.

Answer 1

Hey Tom! The Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire #AM10140 will fit as long as you have a 12" x 4" rim. Moving from B to E is a pretty big jump, and that is going to be a light trailer even with the motorcycle on it. I am a…

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Answer 2

Hello Mark, thanks for getting in touch. The 145/R12 tires and the 4.80-12 are similar but not exactly the same size. The 4.80-12 tires are 4.9" wide and 20.7" in diameter when fully inflated. The 145/R12 tires are going to be about…

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Answer 3

Yes, the ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire #AM10130 will fit in place of your 4.80-12 #AM10062 tires. The reason you wheel is 13" across is on wheels the diameter is measured on the inner diameter of the bead seat area which is the smaller diameter…

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Answer 4

The Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E #AM10140 and the Aluminum Lynx Trailer Wheel - 12" x 4" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - Silver #LH45FR is the wheel and tire that you want. There is very little difference between…

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Answer 5

The difference between the two trailer sizes you referenced is that the 5.30-12 will be about 1-1/2 inches taller than the 4.80-12 and would have more capacity. As long as your trailer has the clearance for a slightly taller and wider tire a 5.30-12…

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Answer 6

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 7

Hey Bryan, that's a good question. The pricing can definitely be misleading, but I wouldn't use it to judge the quality of the tire. A lot of that comes down to promotions, inventory, and whether you're looking at a tire by itself or…

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Answer 8

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 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 two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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Answer 12

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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