Forum Discussion

patperry2766's avatar
patperry2766
Explorer II
Jan 20, 2014

14" tires

I am looking to replace the 14" tires on my Flagstaff HW pop up. The trailer itself is about 3000 lbs dry with about 600 lbs cargo capacity. Most of the tires I have seen are load c (1870 lbs for st 215/75r 14) this leaves me virtually no margin for error when loaded up

I did find a brand called Kenda Loadstar that is a load D (2040 lbs each)...but I haven't heard of this brand before and can't find a lot of reviews of them.

I welcome any comments, suggestions or opinions. The factory tire size is ST205 75R 14 and I can't upgrade to 15's due to potential tire rubbing

12 Replies

Show More
  • skipnchar's avatar
    skipnchar
    Explorer
    Jan 20, 2014
    I assume you have a single axle trailer which is FAR FAR easier on tires than a tandam. You should be able to get along just fine with most brands that are available. OEM tires are required by law to be capable of handling the GVWR of your trailer (actually only the axle weight which does not include the tongue weight). What kind of tire problems have you been having with the OEMs?
  • rbtglove's avatar
    rbtglove
    Explorer
    Jan 20, 2014
    Have a TT that's over 4500Lbs ready to go and have the same size 205 14in tires. Can't see where you'd need 15in or anything wider 9or higher load rating. I'd just get a good quality replacement like Maxxi's or Goodyears. My experience is that age is the biggest factor in RV tires.

About RV Tips & Tricks

Looking for advice before your next adventure? Look no further.25,155 PostsLatest Activity: Aug 10, 2025