04FWPioneer wrote:
Another thought here.... or question.
Will a 215/75R14 fit on the same rim as the 205/75R14?
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Its one of the more popular upgrades 14" C load range tire users go with on their smaller trailers.
Just a bit of advise on using the correct wheel pressure/load for a specific tires pressure/load ratings.
Never over inflate a automotive truck or trailer wheel. Each wheel have a max load and max pressure ratings for safety reasons. Over pressure a wheel above its rating and add a load is inviting a split steel rim usually around the bead seat flange or cracks to the flange or valley on aluminum wheels. Every wheel mfg warns about over pressure and over loading.
This from Dexter on their wheels ,
Dexter
Wheels and Tires
The wheels and tires should be matched in capacity to the axle whenever possible. The Gross Axle Weight Rating of the running gear will be based on the lowest rated component.
Tires are designed to be mounted on specific rim sizes and contours as defined by The Tire and Rim Association. Mismatching of these vital components is dangerous and can result in serious injuries, catastrophic failure or poor performance and reduced service life.
Tires of greater capacity should never be mounted on wheels of a lower capacity since most end-users will inflate and load them to the rating embossed in the tire. This practice can result in dangerous failure of the wheel which may lead to an accident. ****
Dexstar for example shows ;
14" with 1870 lb capacity at 50 psi
14" with 2040 lb capacity at 65 psi.
Other wheel mfg have their own psi/load recommendations.... for a reason.
