Texas Bob 140 wrote:
The bolt pattern is 5.5"-6 lug and is available on the internet from multiple sources. I buy from Southwest Wheel which is in Dallas and also on the internet. My main concern is whether the 2" clearance from the tire to the wheel well is sufficient.
Welcome to the forum.
I had the same issue. My used 11200 lb trailer came with new ST225/75-15 D Marathons the dealer had just installed on 5200 lb axles. My Goodyear truck tire dealer gave me a great deal on swapping to 16" LT215/85-16 E at 30.4" tall.
I have 1 3/4" at the top of the tire and 1" on the inside. The tires tread have rubbed the sheet metal liners slightly when crossing a ditch and one wheel goes all the way down forcing the other up into the wheel well but never touch on the road at speed in any situation. No issues from the light rub.
Sound like a good plan for 6-8 years and 40k-60k miles of trouble free tire issues.
