Recommended Replacement Trailer Tires for 8.75R16.5 Tires

Updated 09/14/2022 | Published 09/13/2022

Products Featured in This Question

Provider ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E

(1114)

$190.49

Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Trailer Wheel - 15" x 5" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - Silver Powder Coat

(3260)

$56.29

Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Trailer Wheel - 15" x 6" Rim - 6 on 5-1/2 - Silver Powder Coat

(3260)

$64.36

Question:

I need an ST rated tire to replace my 8.75 R16.5 trailer tires

asked by: Dennis F

Expert Reply:

The 8.75 R16.5 size tires you're looking for are normally used for passenger-type vehicles which have more flex in the sidewall for better ride quality but trailer tires have a stiffer sidewall which helps to better stabilize heavier loads that trailers are normally subjected to.

For your application I recommend checking out the Provider ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire # TR225LRE which has similar dimensions to your current tires and is a Load Range E (2,830 lbs at 80 psi) with an 81 mph speed rating.

To mount this to your trailer you also need 15" wheels. We have a wide variety of options that are compatible but for a basic design we have the Mini Mod with a Silver Powder Coat with either a 5 on 4-1/2" Bolt Pattern # AM20436 or with a 6 on 5-1/2" Bolt Pattern # AM20539.

Attached are some videos for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G