Replace stock tires on Lance 1575
I want to replace stock 205/75R14 tires on my Lance 1575 with larger size, 215/75R14 tires. Wondering if they will fit and concerned about bounce causing rubs, scuffs. Thanks for helping.
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That is only 10 MM difference in size from one side of the tread to the other. Unless there is very little room in there now with the stock tires I can't see that that small of an increase would be a problem.
I would measure the distances between the two closest points that are there now (ex. the tire sidewall and trailer frame etc) and see what you have. Bounce should only cause the bottom of the tire to widen where it comes in contact with the road (at least that seems logical to me). It shouldn't bulge or flop around on the top side of the tire.
If you have more than 1 to 2 inches of room at the closest point, going up to the 210's shouldn't hurt. I have slightly less than 1 inch of space on either side of the front tire of my motorcycle and the fender, and after 125,000 miles (on this bike) I've never had the tire hit the fender...even doing 85 on some of Arizona's Finest roads...
But, in saying that, I would listen to those with more experience at travel trailer tires, and take the consensus.
I would measure the distances between the two closest points that are there now (ex. the tire sidewall and trailer frame etc) and see what you have. Bounce should only cause the bottom of the tire to widen where it comes in contact with the road (at least that seems logical to me). It shouldn't bulge or flop around on the top side of the tire.
If you have more than 1 to 2 inches of room at the closest point, going up to the 210's shouldn't hurt. I have slightly less than 1 inch of space on either side of the front tire of my motorcycle and the fender, and after 125,000 miles (on this bike) I've never had the tire hit the fender...even doing 85 on some of Arizona's Finest roads...
But, in saying that, I would listen to those with more experience at travel trailer tires, and take the consensus.
