Can 265/75R15 Tires Be Replaced with ST225/75R15 Tires on Trailer

Question:

will a ST225/75R15 tire fit the rims for an 87 chevy pick up box trailer. Currently I have 265 75/r15 on it and the are in need of replacement. thanks,

asked by: Tom J

Expert Reply:

An ST225/75R15 trailer tire like the Kenda Karrier # AM10256 that you're looking at will fit a 15 inch wheel that has a 6, 6-1/2, or 7 inch width. Your existing 265/75R15 size tires are compatible with 15 inch wheels that have a width of between 7-9 inches. This means there's a chance the smaller tire will fit your existing wheel but only if it has a 7 inch width. It's more likely though that what you have is too wide to allow for a proper mount.

If you find that your wheels are wider than 7 inches you would need to replace them as well to use these tires. If the hubs on your Chevy Pick Up Trailer happen to have a compatible bolt pattern I recommend this same Kenda Karrier tire on a tire/wheel combo with either part # AM32664 for a 6 on 5-1/2 inch bolt pattern or # AM32545 for a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern. Otherwise your best option will be to try and find your current tire size from a local tire shop so you can keep the wheels.

I have attached a few short video reviews that you can check out as well.

expert reply by: Chris R