Radial Tire Replacement for Carlisle 5.30-12 Sport Trail Bias Ply
Updated 08/15/2025 | Published 07/18/2025
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Question:
I have a 16foot aluminum bass boat, single axle trailer. It currently has Carlisle 5.30-12 Sport Trail bias ply tires, 5/4.5 lug, 6 ply. I would like to upgrade to radial tires and stay at 12. Would the Kenda Karrier AM31202 fit? Or might the AM10140 fit my current rims and work fine? Is there a 13inch radial that might work?
asked by: Bruce S
Expert Reply:
Hey Bruce, yes the Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Tire w/ 12" Galvanized Spoke Wheel # AM31202 that you referenced will work great to replace your Carlisle 5.30-12 Sport Trail bias ply tires. The tire sizes are very similar and it's a radial like you are wanting as well.
The part # AM10140 would also fit on your current wheels as well if that's the route you wanted to go as well.
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Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Tire w/ 12" Galvanized Spoke Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - LR D
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Radial Tire
- Load Range D
- 145/80-12
- 12 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Galvanized
- Kenda
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Jameson C.
8/15/2025
Hey Bruce, did you decide to go with the Kenda Karrier S-Trail radial tires for your boat trailer? I'm curious to know how they worked out for you, as it could really help others in a similar situation.