Changing From 14" to 15" Tires and Rims
In order to add a weight capacity reserve on my tires I am thinking of going from ST205/75r14C to ST205/75r15D. Lots of capacity reserve gained with this change. It seems simple enough; all size specs...
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JIMNLIN wrote:
Every trailer(rv and non rv trailer) I've ever bought that came with 13"/14" tires I sold them and went with a 15" wheel and LT tires.
That move put me away from ST tire issues and a much longer tire life at any speed.
A LT215/75-15 D at 65 psi and a 2095 lb load rating will give you around 20 percent reserve above your OEM tires. Good upgrade if you have the room.
Those taller 15" tires will ride easier over RR tracks/potholes/etc than a smaller 14" diameter tire.
Did the same thing. When you decide on tires, check the recommended rim width before buying wheels. For example, the LT215/75-15 size mentioned above, should have 6" wide wheels.
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