Recommended 4.80x12 Radial Tire and Galvanized Rim w/a 5 on 4-1/2 Lug Nut Pattern?

Updated 12/03/2025 | Published 12/01/2025

Products Featured in This Question

Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range B

(7284)

$86.96

Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel - 12" x 4" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - Galvanized Finish

(736)

$50.49

Americana Rubber, Snap-In Valve Stem - 1-1/4" Long - Up to 65 psi

(313)

$5.54

Taskmaster 4.80R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C

(287)

$93.12

Question:

I am looking for a set of 3 radial size 4.8Rx12 mounted on a 5 0n 4.5 galvanized rim Your web site shows a Taskmaster tire mounted on a 4-lug rim only. I do not see an option for that tire with a 5 on 4.5 rim. This is a saltwater application so I would prefer the galvanized rims. Tires are going on a Loderite 1200 trailer upgrading from bias-ply to radial thanks

asked by: Joe L

Expert Reply:

Hey Joe. The only way to get a 4.80x12 radial tire on a galvanized rim with a 5 on 4-1/2 lug nut pattern is to purchase the wheel and tire separately. I have listed the parts you'll need below:

Taskmaster 4.80R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C item # TT48012C

Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel - 12" x 4" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - Galvanized Finish item # AM20134

Americana Rubber, Snap-In Valve Stem - 1-1/4" Long - Up to 65 psi item # AM20903

What kind of boat do you have?

You can add this information and any other questions you have where it says Reply to Jerred H and I'll be happy to answer them.

expert reply by: Jerred H

AM20134
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TT48012C
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Joe L.

12/3/2025

thanks Jarred. that suggestion is helpful. The boat is a 1987 Boston Whaler 15 center console. I’m transporting it from Mattituck NY to Florida and back hence the upgrade to radial tires for the long highway run. with a second set of rims, I can easily switch tires for local use. thanks for your help Joe

Jerred H.

12/3/2025

@JoeL You're welcome! That's a fun little boat. Yeah the radial upgrade makes complete sense for that many highway miles. Always happy to help! Let me know if you have any other questions.