Trailer Tires to Replace 195/75-15 Size Passenger Vehicle Tires

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I need to replace the tires on my trailer they now have passenger car tires 195 75 15 what would be the closest size trailer tire if I need to change rim size to match this size that is OK . Thanks

asked by: Fred

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The closest size trailer tires we have to your 195/75-15 size passenger tires are 205/75-15, which are actually really close. The trailer tires are about a 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch larger in diameter and less than an 1/2 inch wider. Since they're so close in size you can keep your same wheels.

I recommend the Taskmaster Provider 205/75R15 tires, part # TR20515D. This tire has a maximum load of 2,150 pounds at 65 psi per tire. The speed rating is also 81 mph which is higher than a lot of trailer tires.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Shawn

3/28/2025

Hello Charles. I will disagree on your travel trailer tire sizes. Ever try installing a 205/75/15 on a vintage travel trailer? On the side of the road they don't fit! a 195/75/15 will with no problem. In 2005 I rebuilt a 1963 shasta 1500 axe up. Just sold it March 20 2025. still had the 195/75/15 Goodyear Wrangler LT. On it. Cause they do not make a 195 in a trailer tire. Nor do they make LT anymore. The 205 is 10mm wider and 10mm taller. It makes a big difference. Remember there's vintage travel trailers still on the road that are older than you.

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Kate F.

3/28/2025

@Shawn Hello Shawn. I will agree with you, you never really know as it depends on the trailer, which is why I like to give the customer the size difference compared to what they currently have on there so they can measure and check for clearance on going up in tire and or wheel size as every application is not the same. My Dad had a 1969 Shasta that he painted to match his 1965 Chevy Pickup, it was a really sweet set-up! He ended up getting rid of the camper but now flat tows the truck behind an RV. I really wish he would have kept the Shasta..... Charles is actually in a different department now, but I will definitely be passing this along to him =)

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Shawn

3/28/2025

@KateF thank you for the reply. Firstly I made an error in my conversion. 28mm = 1INCH not 10mm. Yes shasta are built on memories. Rebuild a old shasta, travel with it. most where you stop, people will tell you their shasta memories. Thankyou for sharing..

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Kate F.

3/30/2025

@Shawn Definitely Shawn. My Dad feels the same way about his truck, he says he can't get rid of it because everywhere he goes it makes him new friends as people always have a story =) -Safe Travels

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Answer 1

You can pretty easily go from a 205/75-14 to a 15 inch tire size like 205/75-15 like with the #AM32395 without clearance issues. This will give you a slightly larger wheel and tire which will have a higher weight capacity. So you might gain a slight…

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Answer 2

A ST205/75/14 trailer tire is 153mm or 6" tall on each side of the wheel and a ST195/75/14 trailer tire is 136mm or 5.3" tall on each side of the wheel. Therefore, a ST205/75/14 trailer tire will be 17mm or .7" taller on each side of…

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Answer 3

The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 6

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 7

The three most common lug stud sizes for a trailer are 1/2"-20, 9/16"-18, and 5/8"-18. In order to make sure you get the correct lug nuts you need to measure the lug studs on the trailer now as we have no way to look this up for…

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Answer 8

Kenda trailer tires are primarily made in China like most trailer tires. The only Radial trailer tires that I'm aware of that are made in the United States are the Goodyear Endurance line. Carlisle has a bias ply line of tires made in the States,…

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Answer 9

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 10

The three radial special trailer (ST) tires we offer in size 215/75-14 can be seen on the linked page. These include the Taskmaster #TTWTRTM2157514D in Load range D, the Provider #TTWTR21514 in Load Range C and the Kenda Karrier #AM10229 also in Load…

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Answer 11

Wheel bolt patterns are defined by two numbers: the first being the number of lug nuts and the second being the diameter of the circle the lug nuts are arranged in. So a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern is 5 lugs arranged in a circle that is 4-1/2 inches in…

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Answer 12

Our selection of trailer tires in the 205/75-14 size with a D load range is limited to Kenda Karrie and Westlake. These both are considered higher quality radial options but the best one for your application will come down to your particular speed vs…

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