Spare Tire Recommendation for 2021 Jayco Eagle 330rsts

Updated 02/10/2021 | Published 02/07/2021

Products Featured in This Question

Kenda Karrier ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire with 16" Black Mod Wheel - 6 on 5-1/2 - LR E

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$290.22

Andersen Rapid Jack

(224)

$69.77

3/4" Drive Breaker Bar - Alloy Steel - 19" Long

$51.31

1/2" Drive Torque Wrench - 0-150 ft/lbs

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$25.08

Question:

I am looking to buy a second spare tire/rim as we are taking a 3 month cross country trip with our new travel trailer. I have a 2021 Jayco Eagle 330rsts that has Goodyear Endurance ST235 85R/16 tires on it now. What tire/rim 6-lug can you recommend?

asked by: Shawn I

Helpful Expert Reply:

Since your trailer wheels have 6 lug nuts each, I will make recommendations based on a “6 on 5-1/2” pattern since this is by far the most common. Be sure to verify your bolt pattern before ordering.

We have two 16” tire/wheel combos that have a 6 on 5-1/2 pattern and come with # ST235 85R/16 tires. The Kenda # AM35010 which comes with a plain black wheel and the Kenda # AM32734 which has a sporty aluminum wheel. Both are rated for load range E and Speed rated M for 81 MPH, and would be fine for a spare.

Most tires that have problems, anything from a slow leak to a blowout at highway speeds, first get hot or lose air. If the driver is forewarned they can potentially avoid the problem. That's why more and more folks who pull trailers are getting a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). The TireMinder # TPMS-TRAILER will monitor 4 trailer tires and give you an early warning if a tire loses pressure or is starting to overheat. This unit is good for trailers up to 25 foot long. If you have a longer trailer just let me know for an alternative recommendation.

Finally, last summer I was discussing my concerns about trailer tires and jacking up trailers with my son. He challenged me to (in our driveway) remove a trailer tire with only what I had in the trailer. I found out out that trying to use blocks and bottle jacks to lift a trailer side was difficult and potentially dangerous in the drive way, never mind being on the side of the road in gravel. I ended up buying a few things I hope to never use.

First the Andersen # AM3620 Rapid Jack lets us drive up on the good tire on the same side as the flat. This will lift the flat tire into the air. I also found out that trailer lug bolts are torqued on incredibly tight. You are not getting them off with a small tool. the Power Tools # PT58ZR breaker bar will get nearly any bolt loose with ease. Just stow the right size socket with it for trailer lug nuts. Then one more to fit your truck - because you know the free tool that came with the truck is nearly useless. Then you will want a torque wrench like the Power Tools # PTW3001C to properly torque down the nuts on your installed spare tire.

Now you are all set for that 3 month trip!