Could a 15 in Trailer Wheel and Tire be Replaced by a 16 inch Wheel and Tire
Question:
I have 15 inch 6 lug wheels on my car trailer which also has 5200 lb axles.will a 16 inch wheel and tire assembly fit on the hubs that I have? thx
asked by: Alan S
Expert Reply:
Most likely yes, but it really depends on how tight the clearances are on your trailer to know if you could fit a taller (by 2-3 inches) and wider tire.
Another thing is your hub will need to have either a 6 on 5-1/2 inch or 8 on 6-1/2 inch bolt pattern for one of our 16 inch tire and rim combos to fit. If you are unsure of your bolt pattern check out the link I attached on determining bolt patterns to the right.
For a wheel and tire combo for if you have a 8 on 6-1/2 inch bolt pattern I would recommend the part # AM34903. For a 6 on 5-1/2 bolt pattern you would want the part # AM32764.
I attached an FAQ on trailer tires plus an FAQ on trailer tire sizes for you to check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Karrier ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire with 16" White Wheel - 6 on 5-1/2 - Load Range E
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Radial Tire
- Load Range E
- 235/85-16
- 16 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- 6 on 5-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Kenda
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Karrier ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire with 16" White Wheel - 8 on 6-1/2 - Load Range E
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Radial Tire
- Load Range E
- 235/80-16
- 16 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- 8 on 6-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Kenda
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Aluminum Hi-Spec Series 6 Trailer Wheel - 15" x 5" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Wheel Only
- 15 Inch
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Aluminum Wheels
- Boat Trailer Wheels
- HWT
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