nstubbert wrote:
I was told by local trailer business that there isn't a load range D tire in a 205 so I have to go up to a 225 which requires getting new rims.
Maxxis does make a D load range ST205/75R15 2,150# at 65 psi
http://www.maxxis.com/Industrial/Trailer/M8008-ST-Radial.aspxnstubbert wrote:
I currently have 205/75/15 load range C tires on there right now that appear to be in good condition. My guess is that they are the original tire. I have a 2008 Zinger ZT32QB camper that has a GVWR of 8010. On another forum people have been telling me that I need to upgrade my tires to a load range D tire which means getting all new rims as well and spending about $800 which I don't really want to spend.
They put C's on with a GVWR of 8,010#?? Heads up if you load this camper full it is not hard to have one tire over weight.
Caution on going all the way to 225/75T15's. That size tire is a lot bigger in OD then the 205. And there is also a rim width difference
205 is 27.1" OD mounts on a 5.5" rim
225 is 28.3" OD mounts on a 6" rim
You may have a wheel well issue. Top of tire to bottom inside of fender. Do not know you clearance now. Dexter recommends 3" min clearance, other brands have set up on 2 1/2" and that works but not a lot less. Also check how close the tire is to the frame as width could also be a problem.
And yes, I agree you should have more tire capacity than the stock configuration. If you want to stay on 205 C's suggest to go weigh the camper and get all 4 independent wheel weights. And then only load the camper so the heaviest wheel does not exceed 80% of the 205 C load range. (odds are high all 4 wheels are different weights) Which I am sure is hard to do on a camper as big as yours. 20% reserve capacity on tandem axle setup is now gaining traction to help on the higher heat/side loads due to the tandem setup. Even if you up size the tire load range, still good idea to weigh the camper wheel by wheel.
Hope this helps
John
