LT tires on TT
I was telling a buddy of mine how I upgraded my TT tires from ST's to LT's (Michelin RIBS) and he would like to upgrade to LT's also. He asked if he could go to any LT tire as long as they had the cor...
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bobsbbq wrote:
Anyone considering to use Khumo 14" load range D tires just make sure you have the clearance for them. I wanted to use these but I did not have clearance for them. They are a European size and are taller than a standard 205 75R 14. They are labeled 205 R14 but they are actually closer to a 80 than a 75 series tire. And the 195 R14 are not easy to find. I ended up ordering Maxxis ST tires which came on my trailer.
Bob makes a good point about the fact the Kumho 857 is a taller profile tire ( 82 series ) so choosing a 205-14 as compared to a 205/75-14, results in a taller tire. I posted the following in another thread regarding this:
"In my case, on this trailer ( funfinder ) I have absolutely zero added clearance to go to a larger diameter tire, so I was limited to staying with something same diameter as OE fitment. Also, in my case, the change from OE ST load range C, was 1760 pounds at 50 psi, to these Kumho tires as load range D, 1874 pounds. So I was happy that I went up in load capacity, and was able to stay at essentially the same diameter ( 25.6" )."
Also, for those who may want to buy these tires online, tirerack sells all three sizes that are marketed in the USA ( 184-14, 195-14 and 205-14 . I would guess there are other online or dealer sources also, but I have not checked.
