Spare Tire and Wheel Recommendation for a Livestock Trailer

Updated 05/09/2013 | Published 05/07/2013

Products Featured in This Question

Dexstar Conventional Steel Wheel with Offset - 15" x 6" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - Black

(601)

$98.90

Karrier ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E

(2229)

$187.96

Dexstar Conventional Steel Wheel - 16" x 6" Rim - 6 on 5-1/2 - Black Powder Coat

(320)

$106.18

Question:

This trailer has P235/85/R16 tires on a 6 bolt white spoke wheel. What size wheel do we need for a spare? What vehicle would have this size wheel? It appears that the parallel bolts are about 5 1/2 inch apart, center to center.

asked by: Lonnie B

Expert Reply:

For that tire size you will need a 16 inch rim with a width range of 6-7-1/2 inches.

It sounds like you have a 6 on 5-1/2 inch bolt pattern (check the FAQ article to confirm this) so I would recommend you get a Dexstar Conventional Steel Wheel # AM20758. This is a black, steel rim that is 16 inches in diameter and is 6 inches wide, as well as seemingly has the right bolt pattern you need.

Check out the FAQ article on determining bolt patterns to confirm your bolt pattern.

I would recommend you also get a trailer tire instead of the passenger vehicle tire you currently have. For that check out the Karrier ST235-85R16 Part # AM10295.

expert reply by: Jameson C