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…
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…
Hey John, thanks for reaching out! Your TruRyde Electric Trailer Brakes #TRU36FR can be installed using the Mounting Hardware for 10" Brake Assemblies #BRKH10B which fit 7/16" studs with 20 threads per inch so that's the size on your…
The Kenda K353 Bias Trailer Tire - 5.30-12 - Load Range C #AM10066 has a speed rating of 65 mph and like you mentioned a max load capacity of 1,045 lbs at 80 psi. However you should make sure that the combined maximum load rating is higher than the…
We do not carry a radial trailer tire in 5.30-12 size but there is another option. You can also use a 145/80-12. Both tires will fit on a 4 inch wide rim and can have similar weight capacities. The one size difference is that the 145/80-12 is 0.6…
I highly recommend the Taskmaster 5.30R12 Radial Trailer Tire #TT53012C for your trailer. This is an excellent, radial ply trailer tire that features a maximum load of 1,050 pounds at 80 psi along with a maximum speed of 81 mph. You will just need to…
For a high-quality trailer tire that is size 4.80-12 and wheel with a 4 on 4" bolt pattern I strongly recommend the Kenda KR25 ST145R12 Radial Trailer Tire with 12" Aluminum Wheel #AM31208HWT. This wheel and tire combo is load range D with…
Looks like you're running the Kenda KR25 Radial Trailer Tire with 12" Aluminum HWT Wheel #AM31208HWT - thanks for the photo! The tire is rated for 1,220 lbs at 65 psi so I can definitely see why you're experiencing bounce. You can…
The hub and bearing kit I recommend for your Jayco popup camper is part #AKIHUB-440-2-2K. This kit includes the idler hubs, bearings, races, seal, grease cap, and lug nuts. The hub has a 4 on 4 bolt pattern. The hub assembly kit you came from will…
Kenda trailer tires are primarily made in China like most trailer tires. The only Radial trailer tires that I'm aware of that are made in the United States are the Goodyear Endurance line. Carlisle has a bias ply line of tires made in the States,…
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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