Replacement Recommendation for a 16" Lionshead Bobcat Aluminum Wheel

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I’m looking for 16” 8 lug Lionshead Bobcat aluminum wheel either by itself or with a 235/85R16 is this an option?

asked by: Adam

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Expert Reply:

Hey Adam, thanks for reaching out!

The 16" 8 Lug Aluminum Bobcat Trailer Wheel LHSO513B was discontinued earlier this year (2024) so I recommend replacing it with the Gunmetal Gray Aluminum Bearcat Trailer Wheel # 274-000039 instead. This is also available with a tire as the Westlake ST235/85R16 Radial Tire w 16" Bearcat Aluminum Wheel # WST28FR.

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Samuel C.

1/12/2026

Hey Adam, how did the Gunmetal Gray Bearcat wheel work out as a replacement for your Bobcat wheel? Knowing how it fit and performed could help others looking for the same upgrade.

Answer 1

The correct replacement wheel you're after appears to be the Aluminum Bearcat Trailer Wheel part # 274-000039 which measures 16" diameter x 6" wide and has an 8 on 6-1/2" bolt pattern.

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Answer 2

Lionshead does not offer us a version of the Bearcat trailer wheel part #274-000039 that comes with any tires mounted on it so if you wanted a Load Range E tire for it, you'd need to order it separately like with the Goodyear Endurance part…

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Answer 3

For your application I recommend going with the Aluminum Bearcat Trailer Wheel #274-000039. This meets the specs you're looking for but is the Lionshead Gunmetal Gray Bearcat wheel instead. Unfortunately, Lionshead has been discontinuing some of…

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Answer 4

Hello Alex, thanks for reaching out. The Goodyear Endurance ST235/85R16 Radial Tire w/ 16" Margay Aluminum Wheel #LH35VR is balanced high side to low side, but they are not spin balanced like car tires. Having them spin balanced is not required,…

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Answer 5

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 6

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 7

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 8

Hey Bryan, that's a good question. The pricing can definitely be misleading, but I wouldn't use it to judge the quality of the tire. A lot of that comes down to promotions, inventory, and whether you're looking at a tire by itself or…

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Answer 9

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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Answer 10

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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