Recommended Replacement Wheel/Tire Combo to Replace a 8.75 x 16.5
Updated 02/03/2026 | Published 07/25/2024
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Question:
Do you have an 8.75 x 16.5 duel 8 lug trailer wheel rim?
asked by: Brenner B
Expert Reply:
Brenner, since we don't carry that tire/wheel so the best solution we have is to replace both the tire and wheel with the Tamarack ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire # LHCK401. From what I can gather, your 8.75 - 16.5" tire has a section width of 9" and a height of 30.1" when fully inflated, so this replacement which has a 9.25" section width and is 30.78" when fully inflated, should work great as a replacement.
Since this tire is a bit bigger, you're going to want to make sure that you have the additional clearance needed. Also, these tires are a bit different than what you have now, so you'd have to switch to 16" wheels instead like the Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Trailer Wheel # AM20761B.
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Tamarack ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E
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- 235/80-16
- 16 Inch
- L - 75 mph
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Jerred H.
2/3/2026
Hey Brenner, how did the switch to the 16-inch Tamarack tire and Dexstar wheel work out for your trailer? Did the extra clearance end up being enough? Your update could make it easier for the next person with the same setup.