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cruz-in
Explorer
Nov 25, 2013

Tire Width...Using a 215 vice a 235.....pros?....cons?

Hi All, With a moderate wieght 5th wheel (about 10K loaded), what are the pros and cons to using a 215 vice a 235 truck tire? Asking because, with higher end tires like Michelin Ribs, the 215 i...
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CapriRacer
Explorer II
Nov 26, 2013
cruz-in wrote:
Not sure what the "original" factory tire size was other than a 15 inch tire. This RV was ordered new from the factory with the "optional" 16 inch wheels and has 235/80 R16s on it.

There is a Kitchen slide over one set of tires (with associated wiring and such). So I do not want to increase the overall diameter too much. so I am looking at these two options:

LT215/85R16
OR
LT225/75R16


I don't think it matters - unless the 1/2" difference in ride height is an issue.

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