Option For Replacing P185/65R15 Passenger Tires
Question:
Hello, I need some help on picking the right trailer tire. I am putting new tires on a small 5x10 utility trailer that I just bought. The tires on it are a passenger tire P185/65R15. How do I covert that into a trailer tire size so I don’t have to worry about any mounting issues? Thank you!
asked by: Tom
Expert Reply:
Hello Tom, thanks for reaching out. The 185/65R15 tires are sized the same way as trailer tires, but this not a standard trailer tire size. The 185/65R15 tires are going to be about 24.5" in diameter and 7.3" wide. We do have a tire that is similar in size, but nothing in a 15". Our closest option are the ST175/80R13 radial tires. They are 24.1" in diameter and 7" wide so just a hair smaller than the current tires. We offer this tire on a 5 on 4-1/2" galvanized wheel as part # AM31994. As long as your hub is also a 5 on 4-1/2" this will be your best option for a replacement that will not cause any mounting issues. These tires are load range D so 8 ply rated for 1,610 lbs at 65 PSI.

Products Referenced in This Question
Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire with 13" Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range D
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Radial Tire
- Load Range D
- 175/80-13
- 13 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Galvanized
- Kenda
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Karrier ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range F
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Radial Tire
- Load Range F
- 235/85-16
- 16 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Kenda
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