Trailer Tire Question...

[easternshore]

Blew a trailer tire on Friday. Looking to replace with new, but not sure what the difference between 4.80 and 5.30 on the 12" B78-13S.T. tires is. Anyone?

example:

4.80-12 Wheel Size 12" Lug Holes 5 Max Load 780 lbs.

5.30-12 Wheel Size 12" Lug Holes 5 Max Load 840 lbs.

[sillybass]

I just looked at tires last week. 5.30 - 12 is a little wider and taller than 4.80 -12 . I would stick with the size you have. Unless you are changing both then I would go with the 5.30.