Best Replacement 4.80-8 Tire for a Boat Trailer
Updated 09/29/2025 | Published 09/06/2025
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Question:
I currently have a boat trailer with 4.8-8, 4.5on 5 lug rim. Will the Kenda 215/60-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8 White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range D work on my trailer?
asked by: David
Expert Reply:
Hey David. The Kenda 215/60-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 item # AM3H323 is going to be a bit bigger but it might still be able to replace your 4.80-8 tire with a 5 on 4-1/2 lug pattern.
A 4.80-8 tire is going to measure 16.14" x 4.72". A 215/60-8 tire measures 18.1" x 8.9" wide. This means you're going to need an extra 2.09" between the closest portion of your trailers frame and the back of your current 4.80-8 tire and an extra 1" between the bottom of your fender and the top of your tire.
The Kenda 165/65-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel item # AM3H220 is going to be a better replacement option. It's .2" shorter in diameter and only 1" wider than your 4.80-8 tire. We also have this set up on a galvanized wheel item # AM3H240.
How much space do you currently have between the back side of the tire and the closest portion of your trailer?
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Kenda 215/60-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range D
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- Bias Ply Tire
- Load Range D
- 215/60-8
- 8 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
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Jerred H.
9/29/2025
Hey David, did you have a chance to check the space between the back side of your tire and the closest part of your trailer? I'm asking to make sure we can help others who might be considering similar tire replacements.