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leaird
Explorer
Oct 19, 2013

Newbies need tire & insurance advice - Please help!

We just purchased our first camper today. It is a 2005 Starcraft Aruba 295-RKS. Unfortunately, it still has the original tires on it. New tires are at the top of our list of things to do immediately. ...
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JIMNLIN
Explorer III
Oct 19, 2013
I switched my 11200 lb 5er with 5200 lb axles from OEM ST225/75-15 D at 2540 lbs to 16" LT215/85-16 E at 2680 lbs.

Also look at the Lt225/75-16 E as they are only 1" in diameter taller than your current tires.
Some folks move on up to a LT235/85-16 E at 3042 lbs if they have the room.

There are no 15" LT tires rated rated above 2000-2200 lbs that I'm aware of that I would put on a heavy highway trailer.

I don't get involved in insurance recommendations other than see your favorite insurance agent.

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