Can I Put a 175/65 R15 Wheel and Tire on Instead of a 205/75 R15 Wheel and Tire for Storage?

Updated 03/24/2025 | Published 03/17/2025

Question:

I would like to use 175/65 R15 tire instead of a 205/75 R15 for a trailer. This is to clear a narrow space to park the trailer. Is this possible

asked by: Charles

Helpful Expert Reply:

It sure is Charles! We have people put smaller tires on their trailers quite often for storage purposes. The issue I have is that the 175/65 R15 is a vehicle tire not a trailer tire so I do not have one to offer you. The closest comparable size I have is the Kenda Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire with 13" Black Mod Wheel item # AM31990, you were looking at.

The ST175/80R13 item # AM31990 is going to be .07" taller than the 175/65 R15. This wheel tire combo has a 5 on 4-1/2 lug pattern. What lug pattern does your trailer currently have?

expert reply by: Jerred H