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chloesmom
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Mar 04, 2014

Need tires Wheel size 6x16

Trying to buy new tires for my 2011 Laredo 295 RK. I'd rather buy LT Tires. But, when I try to find tires that match the diameter of my existing ST tires (30.6) I find that they seem to require a 6.5" x 16" rim.
Mine are only 6 x 16.
1)Can I stretch the spec?
2) I'm looking at Goodrich Commercial T/A all season, LT 245/7516E1 120R B They seem to meet all the specs that I need. Anyone have any experience with these tires?
3) Before I noticed the wheel width problem I tried to buy Michelin XPS RIB LT 245/75R16E. I asked the dealer to verify Manf Date. They called Michelin, they said the last date of manf. was April 2013.
Can't convince myself to buy tires almost a year old.
  • I have LT245/75/16 on my 6" rims with no problems, got them at Discount Tire and they said that 6" rims would be fine.
  • You have to remember if weight is 12500 about 20% of that will be on the pin, leaving about 10000 on axles. My BFG Commercial T/A is 235/85R16E and rated to 99mph. Another thing is that all ST tires are rated for 65mph.