Can a Smaller Wheel and Tire Be Used on a Trailer If the Capacity is High Enough

Updated 05/04/2015 | Published 05/03/2015

Products Featured in This Question

Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C

(7649)

$91.95

Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire with 10" White Wheel - 4 on 4 - Load Range D

(7649)

$107.20

Question:

Could I replace 6.9 - 9- hard to find tire and wheels- by a pair of 5.7×8 load range D Kenda Loadstar ,bias 8 ply ,trailer wheels ? Thanks 6.9 - 9 is range C.

asked by: DANNY P

Expert Reply:

As long as you match up the bolt pattern of your current rims with the ones you go with you should have no problem replacing your 6.90 x 9 rims and tires. I attached a help article on determining bolt pattern for you to check out as well.

It is perfectly fine to go with a smaller wheel/tire as long as you have the capacity needed.

The closest we are able to get to the dimensions of your tire size is the part # AM3H410.

This is a 8-ply bias tire and has a maximum load rating of 1,330 lbs at 70 lbs. The combo measures 20.6 inches diameter and the wheel has a 2.5 inch pilot diameter. This comes with a white powder coated wheel. I have attached a product review video for this combo you can check out.

expert reply by: Jameson C