New Trailer, Crummy Tires Need Advice
We have purchased a new 2014 model year trailer from a private party (they bought it new in Oct). It is a triple axle with 225 75 15 Tow Masters not sure if they are D or E but it doesn't matter becau...
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The LT E at 80 psi has much less carcass flex trhan the softer sidewall 65 psi D tire.
I see the 15" ST225/75 -15 has a 8.8" over all width vs 9" over all width for the LT225/75-16" which = around .10 wider on each side. I doubt you will have any issue with tire rub especially with the stiffer LT E carcass.
The LT225/75-16 E shows a 29.4" dia vs the ST225/75-15 D or E at 28.3" dia.
I have 5200 lb tandem axles with std leaf spring suspension on my 5er and 16" LT215/85 E tires. I have 2 3/4" clearance at the top. No rub issues.
My tire dealer will mount different sizes of tires on my trailers if need to get proper clearance. Your area tire dealer may also help you in that area as you are buying 6 tires from him. I still use the OEM 15" ST as a spare and has never on the ground.
I see the 15" ST225/75 -15 has a 8.8" over all width vs 9" over all width for the LT225/75-16" which = around .10 wider on each side. I doubt you will have any issue with tire rub especially with the stiffer LT E carcass.
The LT225/75-16 E shows a 29.4" dia vs the ST225/75-15 D or E at 28.3" dia.
I have 5200 lb tandem axles with std leaf spring suspension on my 5er and 16" LT215/85 E tires. I have 2 3/4" clearance at the top. No rub issues.
My tire dealer will mount different sizes of tires on my trailers if need to get proper clearance. Your area tire dealer may also help you in that area as you are buying 6 tires from him. I still use the OEM 15" ST as a spare and has never on the ground.
