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

Updated 03/30/2025 | Published 05/27/2019

Question:

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

Expert Reply:

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

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.

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 =)

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..

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