Can Trailer Tires/Wheels be Upgraded from 15 to 16 for 2017 Forest River Toy Hauler

Published 08/16/2019

Products Featured in This Question

Provider ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E

(1101)

$199.35

Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel - 16" x 6" Rim - 6 on 5-1/2 - White Powder Coat

(2511)

$90.39

Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel - 16" x 6" Rim - 8 on 6-1/2 - White Powder Coat

(2511)

$85.40

Question:

I have a 2017 30 foot forest river toy hauler trailer that has 15inch on it right now can I put 16inch on it? Im almost at the max weight and would like to get tires that will handel more weight. I have E rated 15inch but would like to go to 16.

asked by: John

Expert Reply:

You definitely can increase the size of the tires on your 2017 Forest River Toy Hauler provided you have enough clearance. We recommend having at least 4" of clearance between the tire and fender (to account for flex in suspension) and then at least 2" between the tire and the trailer frame.

I really like the Provider ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire, Item # TTWTRTM2358016E because it has a load range of E (3,520 lbs at 80 psi) and a great max speed rating of 81 mph. All you need to do is make sure that the overall 30.79" diameter and 9.25" section width still give you enough clearance and you are good to go.

If you need wheels to go with the tires you could use with part # AM20741 for a 6 on 5-1/2" bolt pattern or part # AM20750 for an 8 on 5-1/2" bolt pattern.

expert reply by: Jon G