Can 16" x 6" Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Trailer Wheel Replace 7" Wide Wheel

Updated 02/25/2026 | Published 02/24/2026

Question:

I’m looking at AM20742 it appears to be the right wheel I’m looking for, but when I measure our existing one, it appears to be 7” wide. Is this a normal measurement or am I looking at the wrong product?

asked by: Hayden W

Expert Reply:

Hello again Hayden. Wheel width is measured bead seat to bead seat, see the attached photo. Did you measure the overall width? I'm guessing you did, and that measurement would be about at 7" for the 16" x 6" # AM20742. Assuming you need a 16" wheel with a 6 on 5-1/2 bolt pattern I'm sure this will fit.

Did you get the new equalizers and coupler on your trailer?

expert reply by: Robin H

Wheel Width
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Hayden W.

2/25/2026

We actually measured it at 6.5” when we did that. But we have some clearance issues with the fender so we’re gonna go with a 6” instead of a 7”. Thanks for the help. Yes, we did get our parts, haven’t had a chance to install yet though. Thanks for your help!

Robin H.

2/25/2026

@HaydenW you're welcome, and that makes sense at 6-1/2" as well. A lot of 16" tires fit 6" wide up to 7-1/2" wide rims so that will likely work. Might want to double check on your particular tire just to be sure.