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Damdifino
Explorer
Mar 25, 2015

Want to upgrade my trailer tires, but running into problems

I currently have ST225/75R15 tires on my trailer. For my 15,000 mile trip to Alaska this summer, I'd love to upgrade to Michelin XPS Rib LT225/75R16 tires. The problem I'm finding is that 16" wheels w...
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time2roll
Nomad
Mar 25, 2015
What is the trailer GVWR? Can you get by on LT215/75R15 rated 2095 pounds at 65 psi?

Otherwise you may as well get new hub and brake assemblies.

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