Shortest Diameter Tire for 16 inch Wheel with Higher Speed Rating and Weight Capacity

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I need a shorter tire with a high speed and a load rating of 3520 in a 16 inch

asked by: Dale

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The tire I recommend that meets all of the criteria you mentioned is the Provider ST235/80R16 part # PRG80235. This is the shortest tire we have that fits a 16 inch wheel as it has a diameter of 30.8 inches, has a weight capacity of 4,080 lbs at 110 psi and has a speed rating of 81 mph.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Provider tires we currently have available, such as the ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire #PRG80235 referenced in your question, are not unidirectional/directional. This means it does not matter which direction you mount them to your wheels. This…

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Answer 2

In a trailer tire the limiting factor for PSI pressure is usually the valve stem. Different valve stems handle different pressures. Some rubber stems like #AM20903 are good to 65-psi while others like #AM20904 are good to 80-psi or to 100-psi as with…

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Answer 3

I spoke with one of the engineers at HWT and he told me that the psi rating for an HWT wheel and tire assembly is only limited by the valve stem and tire. If your current wheels or new wheels have a psi rating under 110 psi, it is okay to use tires…

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Answer 4

The best way to prevent trailer tires from running hot is to not exceed their speed rating and to keep them inflated to their max psi rating. The best trailer tire option we have for you would be the Westlake part #LHWL401. This tire has a capacity…

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In the tire size of 235/80-16 the best tire option we have is the Provider ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E #TTWTRTM2358016E. It is great for highway use with a speed rating at 81 mph, a great weight capacity at 3,520 max load at 80 psi…

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

If your current springs have 5 leaves then going to a 7 leaf spring will increase the height of the trailer a little and make the trailer more susceptible to sway. Regarding capacity if you go with springs rated higher than what is required it will…

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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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