TT Tire advice - going from 14" to 15" - or??
Background - 32' TT (In sig line) / 6700# fully loaded as per CAT / Tandem axle towards middle of TT / 14" alloy rims. So several years ago I had a blow out with a no-name OEM TT tire. Changing th...
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OK, wanted to update on this.
I finally mounted these up over the weekend. 15 x 7 aluminum trailer wheels mounted with Goodyear Wrangler HT's in a 215/75-15 D range. Spacing was tight but not in the spots I thought it would be. It is close around the plastic trim over the wheel wells and I can just get my fingers behind the rear of the tire. Took it for a 20 mile test run and it went well. My only concern is the tires have pretty deep tread so I hope they dont chunk at all during tight turns or maneuvering. Happy to have 1200# more carrying capacity along with a much higher speed safety margin. I dont tow fast as it is but I think the restrictions on ST tires is a little ridiculous.
I finally mounted these up over the weekend. 15 x 7 aluminum trailer wheels mounted with Goodyear Wrangler HT's in a 215/75-15 D range. Spacing was tight but not in the spots I thought it would be. It is close around the plastic trim over the wheel wells and I can just get my fingers behind the rear of the tire. Took it for a 20 mile test run and it went well. My only concern is the tires have pretty deep tread so I hope they dont chunk at all during tight turns or maneuvering. Happy to have 1200# more carrying capacity along with a much higher speed safety margin. I dont tow fast as it is but I think the restrictions on ST tires is a little ridiculous.
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