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Derick
Explorer
Aug 19, 2018

Incorrect specs on tires? What are my options....

Hey all....yet another dramatic chapter in my first year of camper ownership. Good news though, all my recent pex plumbing repairs on the water heater are good! Onto the not so great news. Now, I f...
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JIMNLIN
Explorer III
Aug 20, 2018
1. A ST205/75D14 at 50 psi is a load range C bias ply tire which has a narrow profile. The D in that position is a bias ply designation.
You put a ST205/75 E load range probably radial at 80 psi which has a wider profile and is way too much tire for replacing a C load range tire.
Only the trailer mfg know why they chose that particular tire.

2. its not a wise idea to cheap out on tires for a trailer that may see lots of highway miles.

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