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Massey16
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Aug 18, 2014

Travel Trailer Tire Size

I have a 2002 Mallard 30E that is due for some new tires. I bought the trailer as the third owner. The second owner is a good friend of mine and he purchased the trailer a year or two old. He has never changed the tires and I doubt that they were changed prior to him buying the camper. So, what seem to be the original tires are 205/75R15's. The sticker on the side of the camper show 225/75R15's. However, the literature I have found also states that the tires should be 205/75R15's. My question is can I replace the tires with the same size as what has been on there?

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  • coolbreeze01's avatar
    coolbreeze01
    Explorer
    Aug 18, 2014
    The 225's and E rating gave me more confidence in the tires. I tow further and maybe in warmer conditions than you. No more than you tow, the 205's may be plenty.
  • Massey16's avatar
    Massey16
    Explorer
    Aug 18, 2014
    Any reason to go to the 225's? I know the 205's are cheaper. Also, I only pull short distances (70 miles one way at the longest) a few times (6 at the most) a year. The tires are likely to wear out from time than they are from miles.
  • coolbreeze01's avatar
    coolbreeze01
    Explorer
    Aug 18, 2014
    I replaced 205's with 225 75 15 E rated tires. They carried the load without a problem for several years and 14,000 miles.
    Current trailer came with 225's.

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