Tire question
Hi all.. I need some help. I think have I researched sufficiently, however, before I make a purchase I like to be sure to get some trusted advice.. which is where all of you come in. The situat...
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vesh1717 wrote:JIMNLIN wrote:vesh1717 wrote:
Yes they are 15s sorry
Now that opens up a whole different range of 15" LT and the all position tires for you.
Replacing ST205/75-15 C with a LT
Depending on room in the wheel well and proper wheel pressure/wheel width requirements the Goodyear Wrangler HT in a LT235/75-15 C (50 psi) at 1980 lb capacity. Most LT tire makers carry this size.
And a Wrangler HT in a LT215/75-15 D (65 psi) at 2090 lbs capacity.
Maxxis LT U-168 are a commercial grade tire with several 15" sizes and have became popular with all types of trailer owners.
Vanco 2 from Continental another popular tire for trailer users has several 15" sizes and load capacities.
I see the Yokohama RY215 in a 700R 15 D at 2040 lbs capacity is popular on some of the other RV websites.
Do your home work on the numbers for top and side clearance issues in your wheel wells. I get by with 2 3/4" at the top and 3/8" on the tires side.
Your trailer with a single axle won't have tire side scrub issues so side clearances can be closer.
Ok this is all so helpful. Who knew that getting tires would be so damn confusing. I am not a fan of this at all. I just want the safest and best tire, regardless of cost.
So my last question is this... I KNOW there is a thread about this already, but I just can't wrap my head around all the friggin details, and tire types.
If I stay with ST tires, would changing from C to D load make any difference? Like would it be safer? would the wheel handle it? change ride? etc? Like I said, I guess I have 3 options... exact same tire but new... ST 205/75R15 C Load, LT tire as suggested above by poster, or going with ST 205/75R15 D Load. I know for sure I am getting Maxxis if I go ST, that's one thing I do know. Thanks again.
EDIT: Based on Maxxis website C load is around 1650 lbs, and D load is 2100(ish) lbs. Since my TT weight is max 3500, wouldn't D load be safer? I don't get why I would have C load on there currently since simple math states that I must be over that weight per tire... no?? What am I missing?
You are missing that not all of that 3500# is carried BG the wheels. Some of it is tongue weight but that still puts you close. I would move up a range and I still like the Maxxis tires even if the mod doesn't.
