Upgrading tire rims

[shodobe]

I have a 2012 Winnebago One 29L TT. I am looking at upgrading my rims from a 15 to a 16. I am doing this mostly to gain a higher rating on the tire to gain more plies. Does this seem resonable and has others done this to help with the weight problem? Thanks

[Huntindog]

shodobe wrote:
So what is the weight differnce between a 15" E and a 16" E? i am running 15" E 10 plys and will I get better wear and tear by going up to 16s? I have a Winnie One 29L

Are we talking about a TT or a MH?

On a TT the big advantage of 16s is that you can choose from many LT tires, and not saddled with ST tires and all of their issues.

[Huntindog]

I highly recommend this mod.
Clearance is the only issue that can be a problem.
You need a minimum of 3" from the top of the tires to the wheel well, and 1" between the tires.
If you are lacking in wheel well clearance, a lift of some sort, either a axle flip or lift blocks or a combination can be used. I have done all of this on different TTs.
As for the 1" between the tires, that would be more difficult to fix. It would involve welding on new spring hangers and using longer springs. I would have really be in love with a TT to go that far... But I would for the right one.
As for the 1" minimum... That is what Dexter recommends. I have gone right to that limit, though I don't see why it couldn't be fudged a little. As one wheel goes up the other goes down and that distance increases. So what ever clearance it has when level is the least it will ever have.

[shodobe]

So what is the weight differnce between a 15" E and a 16" E? i am running 15" E 10 plys and will I get better wear and tear by going up to 16s? I have a Winnie One 29L

[porknbeanr]

old guy wrote:
I've done it. sure saved me from having any more blow outs when I go camping. after 6 blow outs I had enough. went to tire dealer and did the change, it really did help.

I agree. I did it for the same reasons as you mentioned. Just make sure you're higher rated tire is of good quality and reputation.(usually made in America)I made the mistake of trying to save a few bucks and purchased so called "China Bombs" I had two blow outs totalling over $5K in repairs not counting tire replacement. The side walls completely broke down causing the cap to separate. The tires were less than three years old.
JMHO.

[Ron3rd]

It's a popular mod, the only issue is if you got the room to go larger.

[old_guy]

I've done it. sure saved me from having any more blow outs when I go camping. after 6 blow outs I had enough. went to tire dealer and did the change, it really did help.

[Obewan]

I did it on my first trailer and plan to on this one. There are a lot of posts addressing this but I think the biggest thing to watch for is the clearance above and between the tires.