Looking for Trailer Tires With 3500 lb Load Rating

Updated 11/18/2020 | Published 11/16/2020

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Karrier ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire with 16" White Wheel - 8 on 6-1/2 - Load Range E

(1567)

$296.48

Provider ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 16" White Mod Wheel - 6 on 5-1/2 - LR E

(1133)

$270.47

Question:

Im looking to replace the tires and rims on my 14k hudson equipment trailer. I cant seem to a tire rated for 3500lbs in the size 205 85 14.5.

asked by: Kamen

Expert Reply:

Unfortunately, we don't carry any tires 14.5 inch wheels that would have that kind of load rating.

If you have sufficient clearance to go up to a 235/85-16 tire for a 16 inch wheel, we do offer some tires with a 3500+ lb load rating, but the proper wheel/tire combo for you would depend on the wheel bolt pattern used by your hubs. For an 8 lug wheel with a 6-1/2 inch bolt circle, I'd recommend the Kenda # AM34903. For a 6 lug on a 5-1/2 inch bolt circle, I'd recommend going with # TA39VR. These tires would be 30.79 inches in diameter by 9.25 inches wide, which would raise the height of your trailer floor by about 1-1/4 inches.

If you're unsure of the wheel bolt pattern you need, I'll link you to some trailer wheel/tire help articles. One of the articles explains how to determine the wheel bolt pattern.

expert reply by: Mike L