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nasadave
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Apr 12, 2018

Would you swap 205s for 215s ?

Hello, I've just bought a "new to me" used 2017 camper. The tires are year old Rainier ST (205/75r14). On my old camper I am about to sell, I put new tires on it last year Hercules Power STR (215/75r14). So the tires are the same age.

I know that the 215s will give me like 1/2 an inch height.. and they have slightly higher weight capacity. So would you go through the hassle of swapping around 8 tires or just let it be? Any comments on Rainier vs Hercules?

P.S. I went from a 25' to a 29' and I'm thinking of ways to increase my rear clearance. 1/2 a inch aint much, but if I had other reasons to swap them then I might do it.

Thanks!
  • I can't comment on the quality of the tires. However, if you want to raise your clearance I think switching tires a good idea that really won't cost anything except for a little labor.
    I agree, 1/2 inch is not much but sometimes that half inch can make a difference.
    I know there are times in our Southwind I wish I had an extra 1/2 inch clearance.