What does 4.00-8 mean on a tire?

4″ = refers to the diameter of the rim, in inches

For example, a 4.80/4.00-8″ tire typically has a 15.5″ diameter rather than the 16″ diameter you would expect. However, it is considered an adequate replacement as it meets industry standards.

How tall is a 4.80 8 tire?

The 4.80 x 8 tire size like the Kenda K371 Bias Trailer Tire, part # AM10004, is 16.1 inches tall and the overall width is 4.6 inches.

What does 4.00 6 mean on a tire?

The two most common sizes are 4.00 – 6 and 4.10 – 6. The first number is the height of the tire sidewall, and the second number is the rim diameter. To get the overall diameter you need to do some math! 6 (rim diameter) + 4.00 (sidewall height) X 2 = 14 inches total diameter.

How wide is a 4.80 8 tire?

The overall diameter of a 4.80/4.00-8 tire is 16.1 inches.

What does 4.00 8 mean on a tire?

4″ = refers to the diameter of the rim, in inches

For example, a 4.80/4.00-8″ tire typically has a 15.5″ diameter rather than the 16″ diameter you would expect. However, it is considered an adequate replacement as it meets industry standards.

How to Read a Tire Size

What is the next size up from 4.80-8 tire?

If you were looking to go with a larger diameter wheel, you'll need to go with a wheel that uses the same bolt pattern as your existing wheel. Tires meant for a 10 inch wheel would all likely be too wide for your trailer, so the next largest tire size would be 4.80-12.

What does 4.80 mean on a trailer tire?

On your current tires, the 4.80 number represents the section width of the tire, or the width across the tread. The second number is the wheel diameter size. You have a wheel that has a 8 inch diameter.

What does 4.80 12 mean on a tire?

Yes, a 4.80-12 trailer tire uses a 12 inch diameter wheel that is 4 inches wide. The 4.80 spec is the width of the tire. I have attached a link to all of our 12 inch x 4 inch trailer wheels for you to check out. They come with either a 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern or a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern.

How tall is a 4.10 tire?

Often referred to as a 10 inch tire, this tire is one of the most common found on hand trucks, pressure washers, leaf blowers, air compressors, generators, garden carts and nursery carts.

How do you read trailer tire sizes?

Sizes 12 inch and smaller are generally listed by a two number size, such as 4.80-8 or 5.70-12. The first number in this size is the width of the tread, the second number is the size of the rim that it mounts on. Large size trailer tires are made up of three numbers.

What tire numbers mean?

The two-digit number after the slash mark in a tire size is the aspect ratio. For example, in a size P215/65 R15 tire, the 65 means that the height is equal to 65% of the tire's width. The bigger the aspect ratio, the bigger the tire's sidewall will be.

What do the numbers mean on a lawn mower tire?

15×6.00-6 is a common size. The first number before the “x” indicates the tire's diameter when inflated and not under load. The middle number between the “x” and the “-,” indicates the tire's width. The final number indicates the width of the rim. Note that the last number is width, not diameter of the rim.

What do the numbers on a tire tube mean?

These dimensions can be found on your tire: Diameter x Width. The first number is the diameter of your wheel. Sizes such as 26, 24, 20, 27.5, 29 and 700c are common tire diameters. The second number (after the X) is the width of your tire. The range for widths is usually between 1 and 3 inches.

Can you put a tube in a tubeless tire?

Yes! There are no issues with using inner tubes within a tubeless tyre system. In most cases, you'd simply remove the tubeless valve and install an inner tube just as you would with a regular clincher system.

What is the difference between a 4.8 and a 5.3 tire?

A 4.80-12 tire will be 20.5 inches in diameter whereas a 5.30-12 tire will be 21.9 inches. You would need to make sure that the is more than 3/4 of an inch above the 4.80-12 tire to be able to use a 5.30-12. The smaller 4.80-12 is 4.9 inches wide. The 5.30-12 is 5.6 inches wide.

Will a 5.3 tire fit a 4.8 rim?

Will the wheel for a 4.8 /12 tire fit a 5.3 /12 tire, wanting a wider tire but do not want to purchase new wheels. Expert Reply: Yes, the 4.80-12 tire size and the 5.30-12 tire size are both designed to fit the same rim width of 4 inches.

How fast can you pull a trailer with 13 inch tires?

13 inch trailer wheel/tires like the size 185/80-13 like part # AM1ST79 are rated for up to 81 MPH. Most trailer tires are only rated for 65, so if 65 is the limit you have then you'd be good.

Can you put bigger tires on a trailer?

Helpful Expert Reply: 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 wall of the tire to the trailer wall/frame.

What size tires do 18 wheelers use?

A semi-truck tire typically has a size around 225/70R19. 5 and 295/75R22. 5, which has a tire width between 225-295 mm.

Will car rims fit on a trailer?

Technically if the bolt pattern and weight ratings are compatible with your vehicle then you can fit trailer wheels on a car but the biggest problem you are going to have is proper tire placement.

Why does a trailer bounce?

Improper tire pressure, oversized trailer tires, stiff suspension, improper load balance or tongue length combined with the position of the axle can all be culprits. All parts of the towing system must be working together to keep the tires on the pavement and ensure a smooth ride.

Can you run two different size tires on a trailer?

An important point of consideration is when using two different size tires, the load has to be no more than the capacity of the lowest rated tire. With this substantial difference with both weight capacities and inflation levels, the chances of inadvertently overloading on the smaller side tire is quite possible.