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Recommended Replacement Wheels and Tires For a 2001 Kieferbilt Horse Trailer With 5,200LB Axles  

Updated 06/12/2023 | Published 06/10/2023



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Considering a 16x6 six lug wheel with zero offset silver modular for our horse trailer the current wheel is 6”. It is a 2001, Kieferbilt 9900 max weight trailer, has two 5200lb axles. Both the Dexstar and Vesper look like options. Does the finish on one hold up better than the other? I want silver not gray. One wheel seem to experience more issues? I am also considering a 14ply tire overkill? that may help reduce the possibility of blow outs. The trailer has a 235/80r16 E rated Hi Run tire on it currently. Would a 14 ply add any width over the E rated? I only have about 1” clearance to the inside or outside. What advice can you offer? Thanks.

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Expert Reply:

The Dexstar # AM20746 is going to have a silver powder coat finish while the Vesper # TA73VR has a more durable acrylic enamel finish which is resists damage better than powder coat.

For the tires I recommend sticking with a quality ST235/80R16 load range E tire like the Karrier # AM10248. Going up to a 14-ply like the Westlake # WE76FR will cause the tire to bounce more than deflect which transfers more shock into the trailer causing a worse ride for your horses and equipment.

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