Highest Load Rated Tires & Wheels for 6 on 5.5 Lug Pattern and Smallest Overall Diameter

Updated 09/15/2020 | Published 09/14/2020

Products Featured in This Question

Kenda K353 Bias Trailer Tire - 5.30-12 - Load Range B

(3738)

$51.32

Karrier ST225/75R15 Radial Tire with 15" White Spoke Wheel - 6 on 5-1/2" - Load Range E

(1477)

$227.37

Westlake ST225/75R15 Trailer Tire with Silver Mod Wheel - 6 on 5-1/2

(746)

$272.44

Question:

Hello - I am looking for a tire and rim for a low speed, less that 30 mph, off highway use with a high load rating. We need a minimum of 3000lb load capacity on a 6 lug with a 5.5inch dia. bolt circle. The catch is we need the smallest tire OD as possible. We have found AM3313 5DX but are looking for an even smaller OD. Additionally the load ratings that are posted on your website are they for 65mph? If so where could I find the load ratings for below 30mph?

asked by: Karl F

Expert Reply:

All of the tire and wheel combos for a 6 on 5-1/2 lug patterns are 15 and 16 inch wheels and all are 225/75-15 sized so they all have the same outside diameter. They are all load range E.

The Kenda # AM32680 and the Westlake # LHAW124 are rated for 2830 pounds each.

The manufacturers load rating is valid from 1 mile per hour to their maximum speed rating. The load capacity does not go up if you drive slower.

I have included a link to the product page and also to a review video.

expert reply by: Les D