Can 225/75R15 Trailer Tire Size Install on 7 inch Wide 15 inch Trailer Wheel

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Can a trailer tire 225-75-R1510ply be mounted on a 15x7 steel rim and be safe for road and interstate use? Question relates to only seeing a great majority of this size tire being mounted on a 15 x5 rim. Thanks

asked by: Kenny

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Yes, the trailer tire size 225/75-15 like the # AM10303 can install on a 7 inch wide 15 inch diameter trailer wheel.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I think you need to go with the Kenda Loadstar ST215/65R17 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C #KE88XR which matches the exact specs you sent in and is one of the most reliable tire series that we carry. This has an 81 mph speed rating and is backed…

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Answer 2

Trailer tires and wheels do not typically come balanced from the factory like what you see with standard passenger vehicle tires. This isn't usually needed for trailer tires and most car shops don't have the needed setup to properly balance…

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Answer 3

A 7 inch wide wheel (on the inside where the tire sits) is the widest wheel that a 225/75-15 tire will fit on. The same tire size will also fit on a 15x6 or 15x6-1/2 wheel. You would have no problem using any of the 3 sizes as a spare. I have…

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Answer 4

I spoke with our resident tire expert and he said that a 225/75-15 tire like #AM10256 will fit on a 15 x 7 inch wheel. However, he added that on a trailer, you do not often see a 15 x 7 inch wheel. That is because for trailer use, you would want to…

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Answer 5

An ST205/75-15 trailer tire will fit on 15 x 5 to 15 x 6-1/2 inch wheels but will not fit a 15 x 7 inch wheel. Wheel width is not the overall width. It is the width where the tire sits, bead seat to bead seat. So if you are measuring the overall…

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Answer 6

To answer your first question, technically you can put truck wheels on your trailer, there are just a few things you will need to look out for. First, automotive grade wheels tend to have more of an offset than trailer wheels, meaning the center of…

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Answer 7

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 8

For a 4.80-12 trailer tire, the overall diameter or height is 20.5 inches. For a 5.30-12 it is 21.9 inches. That is a difference of 1.4 inches but you will only see half of that, 0.7 inches, in added height. Please keep in mind that going to a taller…

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Answer 9

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 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 11

Hey Isaiah, thanks for reaching out! I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 2025 Subaru Crosstrek simply because it has a matte black finish that offers a better look and protection over the glossy black finish we see on the other…

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Answer 12

Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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