Trailer Tire to Replace 195/65R15 Tires on a Tandem Axle Trailer
Updated 07/23/2014 | Published 07/21/2014
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Question:
Hi I need to replace my tires on my utility trailer. my trailer is 16foot long 8foot wide with twin 3500 lbs axles i think it has car tires on it 195/65r15 what tires do i need
asked by: Rick H
Expert Reply:
The tire size you have now is not a common trailer tire size so it is likely a passenger vehicle tire size. Tire # AM10414 which is a 7.00-15 would be probably the closest option in size. It has a section width of 7.8 inches. But the overall diameter is 29.4 inches. This is more than 4 inches larger than the tires you have now. But as long as there is more than 2 inch of free space above the existing tires, you can use the 7.00-15. This tire is rated for 2,403 pounds at 70 psi and fits 15" x 5", 15" x 5-1/2", or 15" x 6" wheels.
Otherwise an ST205/75-15, # AM10245, would be the next best thing. This tire has a section width of 8.1 inches, about 1/2 inch wider than the 195s, and overall diameter of 27.3 inches. It is rated for 2,150 pounds at 65 psi. It fits 15" x 5", 15" x 5-1/2", 15" x 6", and 15" x 6-1/2" wheels.
