Compatibility of 245/75 R16 Tire with 16x6 Inch Wheel # AM20741

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Can one put a 245/75 R16 tire on your 16x6 trailer wheels? If not, what is the minimum for that size tire?

asked by: Lucas

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Expert Reply:

A 245/75 R16 tire can indeed be used on a 16x6 inch wheel like the # AM20741 you referenced.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

From looking at your previous order (thank you for being an etrailer.com customer!) it looks like you purchased the Lionshead Steel Dual Wheel - 16" x 6" - 8 on 6-1/2 - 4.75" Pilot - Silver #LHHA420, which would be the correct sized…

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Answer 2

If your trailer has 7 wires running all the way back to the brakes, then yes, you can tap into the existing wiring. Each of your new brakes will have two wires for the brake magnet. One wire is for 12 volt power to the brake magnets and the other…

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Answer 3

You have it right so far, the 4-way connector is just as you have stated. Remember that Yellow has a L in it so that is the left side brake/turn signal and green has a R in it so that is the right side brake/turn signal. The colors for wiring a 7-way…

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Answer 4

If you raise your trailer with some sort of increased clearance device like an Over-Under-Kit, Item #K71-384-00, then you may have some issues. By raising the ride height of your 2019 Forest River Flagstaff 25LB, you will raise the center of gravity…

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Answer 5

Your grasp of Pi seems pretty good. From what I could find your Jayco likely has a 3,500 lb. Dexter axle. The Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit #K71-384-00 would be the correct kit for that and your 7.5" circumference does…

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Answer 6

Light truck tires (LT) are sometimes used in RV applications but generally not on utility trailers. Light truck tires are a type of passenger vehicle tire and as such they are not built with as thick of a sidewall as trailer tires. A thicker sidewall…

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Answer 7

Wheel #AM20789 is the Dexstar wheel you are looking for. The 17-310 is the Dexstar part number. The only difference is that we use a different part number #AM20789. It is the exact same wheel made by Dexstar: 16x6 with 8 on 6-1/2 bolt pattern rated…

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Answer 8

Trailer axles are designed to have the bow in them that you described. This allows the axle to flatten out when it is loaded and have the proper camber. If you have axles that are rated for considerably more than what the trailer will ever have…

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Answer 9

The difference is found in the application. The Slipper Spring styles, like part #SP-179275, are intended for use with more heavy duty applications, while the Double Eye styles, like part #e77SR are used to provide a more comfortable ride. The part…

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Answer 10

The TruRyde Spindle #TRU94FR that you referenced has a 1-1/4-inch diameter stub. This spindle will fit an axle beam (pipe) with a 1-1/4-inch inner diameter. While you can certainly fabricate your own axle to go on your homemade trailer, assuming you…

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Answer 11

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…

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Answer 12

If you were to run your MaxxAir MaxxFan Trailer Roof Vent w/ 12V Fan - Manual Lift - 14-1/4" x 14-1/4" - White #MA00-04000K off of a deep cycle battery you'd just need to run a power and ground wire from the battery to the vent motor…

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Compatibility of 245/75 R16 Tire with 16x6 Inch Wheel # AM20741

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