What is the Difference Between 235/80-16 and 235/85-16 Trailer Tires
Question:
Is there much difference between 275-80-16 and 275-85-16 that could cause fit issue on my fifth wheel having tandem axels its a 2008 Montana 38.5. Thank you
asked by: Walter H
Expert Reply:
Do you by any chance mean 235/80-16 and 235/85-16? Because there isn't a 275 trailer tire size that I have seen. If so then the widths are the same between the two 235 sizes. The difference is overall diameter. The 235/80-16 is 30.9 inches in diameter. The 235/85-16 is 31.7 inches in diameter.
A difference of 0.8 inches but only half of that, 0.4 inches, applies to above the tire. It is unlikely that 0.4 inches will cause a fit issue but you can check to make sure there is space enough above the existing tires for the larger size.
Capacities are different too. The 235/80-16 top out at 3,500 pounds for a load range E whereas the 235/85-16 top out at 3,960 pounds for a load range F. I have included a link to all of the 235/85-16 tires that we carry.
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7/6/2020
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Karrier ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range F
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
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- Load Range F
- 235/85-16
- 16 Inch
- M - 81 mph
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