Is There Difference Between Tire Sizes 4.80-8 and 480-8

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what,s the difference in 4.80-8 and a 480-8 tire

asked by: Herman K

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The two numbers you mentioned are two ways to write the same tire size. Like the trailer wheel and tire part # AM30000 would technically be both sizes. This would fit on a 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern hub.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Yes, you will be able to use the Kenda Loadstar K371 Bias Trailer Tire - 4.80/4.00-8 - Load Range B #AM10002 on your log splitter trailer. It does not matter that your wheels slide onto the axles versus being bolted on. You only need to ensure that…

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Answer 2

You are correct and I do have a tire for you. However, you don't want to use the Kenda Loadstar K371 Bias Trailer Tire - 4.80/4.00-8 item #AM10002 on the highway at 70 mph. Instead you will want the Kenda K371 Bias Trailer Tire - 4.80/4.00-8 -…

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Answer 3

You can replace a 4.80-8 trailer tire with a 4.80-12 or a 5.30-12 trailer tire, but there are a few things to consider before making the change. First, 4.80-12 and 5.30-12 tires are going to have a larger overall diameter than a 4.80-8 tire, by about…

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Trailer tire pressure ratings are different from vehicle tires. With trailer tires you want to always inflate them to the max psi rating when cold and as long as you aren't exceeding the weight capacity and speed rating any psi fluctuation will…

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Answer 5

The only tire size we have close to what you need with the higher speed rating is the #AM30000 which has the 65 mph speed rating. In the larger size everything we have is rated for up to 65 mph. So for more height you could install a lift kit on the…

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Answer 6

If there isn't a stated speed rating for a trailer tire it's a safe bet to stick with 65 mph as the max rating. In the tire size you have of 4.80/4.00-8 all of the options we carry like the #AM10002 are rated for 65 mph and there aren't…

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Answer 7

The wheel bolt pattern of the Kenda 4.80/4.00-8 Bias Trailer Tire #AM30000 that you referenced is a 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern. That means that when measuring across the center of the wheel the lugs holes are 4 inches apart. I attached a picture that…

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Answer 8

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…

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Answer 9

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 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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