How to Determine if Tire and Wheel With 8 on 6-1/2 Bolt Pattern Fits Trailer

Question:

Kenda Karrier ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire with 16 Black Mod Wheel - 8 on 6-1/2 - LR E Does this item fit a 14LP Big Tex Dump Trailer. Thanks.

asked by: Dale N

Expert Reply:

I can tell you how to determine if the Kenda Karrier ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire with 16" Black Mod Wheel - 8 on 6-1/2 # AM32743B will fit your trailer, but we wouldn't have any way of knowing as tires and wheels aren't specific to trailer brands.

First, you need to know the number of lugs on your hub, as you'll need an 8-lug hub for the Kenda Karrier ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire with 16" Black Mod Wheel # AM32743B.

There is also an option for the same tire and wheel combo if you have a 6-lug hub, the Kenda Karrier ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire with 16" Black Mod Wheel # AM35010.

More importantly though is the amount of space the tire will take up, because with trailer tires, the general rule of thumb is you want at least 3" of clearance from the top of the tire to your fender and at least 1" of clearance between the inside of the tire and your trailer's frame rail.

So with that in mind, when inflated these tires are 31.61" in diameter and 9.37" wide. You can use that and compare it to your current tires to see if you have enough room for the these ST235/85R16 tires. I have added links below to video reviews for you to check out as well of both tire and wheel combos.