Maximum Air Pressure of Dexstar 16 x 6 Trailer Wheel # AM20741

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Can you tell me the max air pressure for a Dexstar wheel 17-243 It!s a 16-6-3050

asked by: Kirk K

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According to Dexstar Wheel, the # AM20741 wheel has a maximum load rating of 3050 lbs at 90 psi. So, 90 psi would be the maximum air pressure. We recommend using # AM20906 for a valve stem.

I'll link you to our trailer tire/wheel FAQ article, which I hope you'll find helpful.

expert reply by: Mike L

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As long as you install a valve stem like the part #AM20906 in the Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Trailer Wheel #AM20794 it would do just fine handling 110 psi. Typically it is the valve stem that is the limiting factor for tire pressure on a wheel and the…

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Answer 2

I confirmed with my contact at Taskmaster that the Steel Modular Trailer Wheel - 16" x 6" Rim - 8 on 6-1/2 - Silver #TA55VR has a weight rating of 3,750 lbs each so if your planning on carrying a load closer to 4,080 lbs (per…

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Answer 3

Going from the 235/80R16 trailer tire size to the 235/85R16 size is normally not an issue at all since the sizes are very similar. The difference between the sizes is the larger size has a taller diameter by .7 of an inch. Which when considering…

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Answer 4

Although they are similar in width, the 235/85R16 size tires are going to be almost an entire inch larger in diameter than the 235/80R16 size tires. This means that your trailer won't be completely level while you are towing and your tires…

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Answer 5

A ST235/80-16 tire will fit on a 16 inch rim with a width of 6, 6-1/2, 7 or 7-1/2 inches. Threfore the #AM20742 rim you'd looked at would work well for you. The rim has a 6 on 5-1/2 inch bolt pattern and a 3050 lb capacity. You'll…

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Answer 6

The standard six lug bolt pattern for trailer wheels is 6 on 5-1/2 inches. If you have a six lug bolt pattern this would be what you'd have. The pilot diameter wouldn't be an issue either as the 6 lug wheels use a large enough pilot…

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Answer 7

The wheel on a trailer will typically always be higher than any tire that can be mounted. The limiting factory is the valve stem. A solid metal one, like the Americana Metal, Bolt-In Valve Stem #AM20906, will be rated to to 200 psi, whereas a valve…

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Answer 8

Dexstar tells me that the max pressure is contingent on which tire and valve stem is used, not the wheel itself. Americana Wheel and Tire, our distributor mounts tires rated at 110psi on this wheel without issue. You'll want to make sure that the…

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Answer 9

The Sailun S637 tire is sized ST235/85R16 which can fit on a 6 inch wide 16 inch diameter trailer wheel like the #AM20758 that you referenced.

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Answer 10

Thanks for the picture of what you have and the info you listed. The correct wheel you need is the part #AM20794 that you referenced.

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Answer 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Maximum Air Pressure of Dexstar 16 x 6 Trailer Wheel # AM20741

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