Upgrading from 12" to 13" Wheels and Tires
Updated 01/27/2026 | Published 01/03/2026
Question:
Id like to go from 12inch to 13inch 5 on 4.5 wheels. hubs appear to be about 6. Will it work? All clearances look fine. Thanks!
asked by: Jeff
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Expert Reply:
Hi Jeff; as long as you have the clearance for larger tires, and the bolt pattern matches the hubs, you can definitely add the Kenda Karrier KR53 ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire with 13" Black Mod Wheel # KE95EV. It sounds like you already measured for clearance so you're all set.
What makes you want to move to larger wheels and tires?
expert reply by:
Robin H
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Kenda Karrier KR53 ST175/80R13
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Kenda Karrier KR53 ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire with 13" Black Mod Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Radial Tire
- Load Range C
- 175/80-13
- 13 Inch
- N - 87 mph
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
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Robin H.
1/27/2026
Hey Jeff, how did the switch to the 13-inch Kenda Karrier wheels turn out? Did the extra clearance work out the way you expected? Your update could make it easier for others thinking about the same upgrade.