Difference Between Tire Sizes 4.80-12 and 5.30-12

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What is the difference between a 480x12 and a 530x12

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The two tire sizes you referenced, 4.80-12 and 5.30-12, both fit 4-inch wide rims, but they differ in their overall diameter. A 4.80-12 tire/wheel when fully inflated will have a diameter of 20-1/2-inches while the 5.30-12 size will be just under 22-inches in overall diameter. The linked articles on trailer tires will give you additional information on sizes and tire types.

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M K.

11/16/2021

Old snapper trailer - tire is 4.30-6 and dry rotting. What size tire can I use today as can’t find this specific size. This is an inflatable tire.

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Les D.

11/23/2021

We do not have that exact tire. The closest item we have is the Kenda # AM30000 tire and wheel. This has a 4-ON-4" bolt pattern on the wheel that must match what you have. I have attached an article on measuring the bolt pattern. This is a 4.8/4.00-8 sized tire. The rim measures 8" in diameter and 3-3/4" wide. The outside diameter when inflated is 16.1 inches. Make sure this will fit under your wheel well before ordering Tires rated for 65 mph, and 590 pounds per tire load rating. 5 year tire warranty.

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Answer 1

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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Answer 2

Since both a ST145/R12 size tire, like the Kenda Karrier S-Trail #AM10130, and a 5.30-12 size tire, like the Kenda K353 #AM10068, fit a 12 inch wheel, a ST145/R12 size tire can replace a 5.30-12 size tire. Keep in mind that these tires do have…

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Answer 3

You can add larger wheels and tires to a trailer as long as you have enough room for the larger size. The main clearance issues we find when putting larger tires and wheels on a trailer is from the top of the tire to the fender and from the inside…

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Answer 4

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 5

The difference between the two trailer sizes you referenced is that the 5.30-12 will be about 1-1/2 inches taller than the 4.80-12 and would have more capacity. As long as your trailer has the clearance for a slightly taller and wider tire a 5.30-12…

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Answer 6

The biggest advantage and reason most people go with a larger trailer tire is the increased weight capacity that the larger tires offer. The larger diameter offers a negligible amount of better ride quality for the trailer since the larger the tire…

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Answer 7

I definitely recommend to switch over from bias tire part #AM1HP52 to radials if you are traveling on a hot Florida Highway. Radial tires cords are positioned to flex easier than the stiffer sidewall of the bias tires. Bias tires create more friction…

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Answer 8

It's possible to do, but there is not a bracket or recommended method of installation for a straight tongue trailer to mount an A-frame tool box like the Buyers Products Trailer Tongue Toolbox #3371701680. Realistically, due to its shape…

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Answer 9

As long as you have the needed wheel well and trailer frame clearance, there is no reason that you couldn't go to a larger tire size from your existing 5.30-12 tires. The next size up from what you have is going to be with an ST175/80-13 size…

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Answer 10

I have the perfect size tire and wheels for you but the 4.80/4.00-8 tire is not the same as the 4.80-12 tire. Both tires have the same section width of 4.80 inches which is found by measuring the length of tread across the top of the tire. However,…

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Answer 11

Yes, a galvanized wheel will resist rust and corrosion better than a painted/coated wheel. This will apply to both the bead seat and face. In regards to cost, if you do not have access to a tire mounting machine or the means to use one for that…

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Answer 12

The closest metric trailer tire size to a 4.80x12 is going to be a 145/80-12. The typical diameter of a 4.80x12 tire is 20.5 inches. On a 145/80-12, it is 21.3 inches. So the metric size will be a little over 1/4 inch taller. Make sure to measure the…

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