Recommended 16 Inch Wheel With 6 on 5-1/2 Bolt Pattern & 14-Ply Tire

Updated 05/18/2022 | Published 05/17/2022

Products Featured in This Question

Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Trailer Wheel - 16" x 6" Rim - 6 on 5-1/2 - Silver Powder Coat

(3091)

$70.33

Americana Metal, Bolt-In Valve Stem - 1-1/4" Long

(613)

$21.95

Provider HD ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range G

(257)

$308.12

Westlake ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range G

(541)

$344.30

Question:

Hi, I have a 2020 Cherokee wolfpack12 TH 5w. I have what I believe are lionshead liger wheels 16x6, 6 lug on 5.5 and castle rock tires 10 ply. I want to go to a 14 ply and replace the original wheels due to clear coat flaking and peeling. I’m aware of the 80psi stamp on the wheels I have now. Is it due to the lower pressure valve stems? Will they work with screw in valve stems? Is there another aluminum wheel in a 6 lug 16” with a higher weight capacity and psi rating I can use? Will be making a 3000 mi trip next month, trying to prepare. Thanks for your assistance

asked by: Jason C

Helpful Expert Reply:

It is indeed the valve stem that gives you the psi rating for the wheels, and if you'd like you can go to a bolt-in valve stem rated for over 100 psi, the Americana Metal, Bolt-In Valve Stem # AM20906.

You can use this valve stem along with a 16" x 6" wheel with a 6 on 5-1/2" bolt pattern to get its complete 3,050 capacity, the Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Trailer Wheel - 16" x 6" Rim - 6 on 5-1/2 - Silver Powder Coat # AM20746.

Then, since you want a 14-ply tire, you'd have to go with a load range G tire, with the correct one depending on the size you have on your trailer, either the Provider ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire # TTWPRG235R16 or Westlake ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire # WE76FR.

expert reply by: Kyle S