Replacement Tire Needed for a 16 x 9.5-8 Size Tire

Published 06/13/2018

Question:

Can you point me to a tire that is close to this size 16x9.5-8? would like the tire to stay mostly flat on top when inflated. 6 ply preferred could live with 4 Looking for a wide tire that has a somewhat low profile. Im building a piece of equipment for agriculture. Max speed is 1 mph.

asked by: Bruce P

Expert Reply:

The tire size 16 x 9.5-8 has a diameter of 16", a section width of 9.5" and an 8 wheel. The closest tire size that we have to that is 215/60-8 like the Kenda 215/60-8 Bias Trailer Tire with 8" Galvanized Wheel # AM3H300 that you referenced.

This tire has a diameter of 18.3", a section width of 8.5" and (as the title suggests) an 8" wheel. The bias construction of the sidewall makes this tire ideal for off road use like your agricultural application. It has a ply rating of 6, a max load rating of 940 lbs at 50 psi. Since you only plan on going about 1 mph you won't have to worry about exceeding the 65 mph speed rating of this tire.

expert reply by: Jon G