Replacement Tire Option For a Trailer With 6.5-16 Tires

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Hello. We have 6.50/16 tires on our trailer. Will 6.50 16.5/8 fit if we buy the rims too? Thank you!

asked by: Kasie

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Expert Reply:

The 6.5-16 tire size from what I can find is uncommon size that was only used in the 50's and 60's. This tire was 6.5" wide and 29.41" tall which fit on a 16" wheel. The 6.5x16.5-8 size you mention is much smaller at 6.6" wide but only 16.5" tall. The Goodyear Wrangler LT225/75R16 Off-Road Tire w 16" Liger Aluminum Wheel # LH42FR is going to be the closest size we have at 8.8" wide and 29.3" tall. This is a light truck tire which can be used on a trailer but you would have to make sure you have the clearance for a tire which is so much wider.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

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David, ideally you'd want to keep that minimum of 3" of clearance you have, and upgrading to larger tires is going to decrease that. You can still upgrade your wheels to a 16" wheel like you're wanting to while still using the same…

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Answer 12

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