Will The Kenda ST235/80R16 Tire And Wheel Work As A Spare For My 11,500 Lb Camper?

Updated 09/22/2026 | Published 09/19/2026

Question:

my camper is 11,500 pounds would this tire be right for a spare. It has 4 tires each tire would be 3,500 pounds.

asked by: Gary C

Expert Reply:

Hello Gary,

Welcome to etrailer, I'm glad you found us!

Yes, the Kenda Karrier # KE28TJ has plenty of capacity for your 11,500 lb camper. The tire is rated for 3,500 lbs at 90 psi, and the wheel is rated for 3,580 lbs.

With four tires, you also won't have the camper's entire 11,500 lbs divided between just those four tires. Some of that weight is carried by your tow vehicle as tongue weight, so the actual load on each trailer tire will be less.

The big thing you will want to verify for using # KE28TJ as a spare is that your current tires are ST235/80R16 and your wheels have a 6 on 5-1/2" bolt pattern.

Do those match what you currently have on your camper?