What is the Diameter Difference Between a 5.30-12 Trailer Tire and a 4.80-12 Trailer Tire

Updated 05/27/2014 | Published 05/23/2014

Question:

Hello, would there be a difference in diameter between a 5.30x12 and a 4.80x12? Thanks

asked by: Bob

Expert Reply:

There is a diameter difference of approximately 1 inch between our 5.30-12 trailer tires and 4.80-12 trailer tires. Our 5.30-12 tire have an outer diameter of 21.9 inches. Our load range C 4.80-12 trailer tire has an outer diameter of 20.7 inches and our load range B option has an outer diameter of 20.5 inches.

I have attached links to our 5.30-12 and our 4.80-12 tires for you to check out. When choosing tires, you will also want to keep in mind that a 5.30-12 tire will be wider than a 4.80-12 tire.

expert reply by: John H