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• Will 225/75-15 Tire Fit on 5 Inch Wide Wheel
  It sure will! A 225/75-15 tire will fit on a wheel that's 5, 6, 6-1/2, or 7 inches wide. I've linked to the 225/75-15 load range C, D and E tires we offer.
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• How Often Should Trailer Tires Be Replaced?
  Your friends are pretty close. We suggest replacing tires every 3-6 years or every 10K-12K miles, which ever comes first. Most trailer tires do not get replaced due to mileage and instead age. If you are using tire guards to protect the tires from UV rays while being stored or storing the tire in a garage it will take a bit longer for dry rot to affect the tire. As soon as you start seeing dry rot you should go ahead and plan on replacing the tire. On the other hand if you do not cover...
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• Is There a 14 Inch Diameter Tire That is Also a Load Range E or Higher
  I may have a solution for you, but I'm not aware of a 14" trailer tire existing with these specs (Load Range E and 14 ply). The highest rated 205/75r14 tire we have is the Westlake ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D # 274-000012 which is rated for 2,040-lbs per tire and is an 8 ply tire. These are radial tires, so they're well suited for highway travel and would do just fine on your cross-country trip. Most tires this size top out at Load Range D and have no more than 8 ply. In...
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• What Size Tire Is A 8-14.5 and Can It Be Replaced with a Car Tire?
  An 8-14.5 tire is a metric sized tire that has a rim width range of 6 inches and an overall diameter of 27.7 inches. An 8-14.5 tire is normally seen on a motor home axle, which is designed for one time use only. We have a good ply G rated tire to replace this is the # AM10327 it has a maximum capacity of 3,070lbs at 116psi. Some trailers can use a light truck tire but you do not want to use a passenger vehicle tire. The problem is that passenger vehicle tires are not rated and constructed...
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• Determining If 14 Wheels On Trailer Can Be Replaced With 15 Wheels
  I would be happy to help! You do not need to change your hubs to upgrade from 14" wheels to 15" wheels, you will just need to make sure your trailer has enough clearance to fit the larger tires that are used on 15" wheels. The Westlake ST225/75R15 # LHWL304 you were looking at measure 28.3" tall by 8.8" wide so you will need to compare that to the dimensions of your current 14" tire. If your trailer currently has the ST205/75R14 like the # AM10235 then the tire is 26.3" tall and 8.1"...
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• Do You Have A ST235/70/R15 In A Load Range E?
  Hey Maggie, The only tires we carry in that 235/75/R15 size are load range D. The load range E ones we carry are a 225/75/R15 # LHWL304, which is simply just smaller in width by 10mm than your original size. It will still fit your application, it is just going to be less wide. It is okay to run different load range tires on each side for a short term solution, but it is not recommended to run long term. The lower rated tires are going to run hotter more the higher rated ones. Different...
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• What Is the Maximum Temperature a Tire Should Get to?
  Typical tires experience a temperature increase of roughly 50 degrees after running on the highway for half an hour. If it's a 70 degree day, the tire temperature should be about 120 degrees. That being said, tires should not get up to or over 195 degrees. This will affect the life of the tire and could potentially cause a blowout over time. So with that being said, I would set the sensor to 170 degrees at the maximum.
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• Can Size 225/75-15 Load Range D Trailer Tires be Replaced with Load Range E Tires
  There's no harm in putting tires with a higher load range on your trailer when replacing them. With that being said there's no gain either. At least not from the load range. The tires technically have a higher capacity but that isn't going to increase the capacity of your trailer because you're still limited by whatever component has the lowest rating. As long as you still keep the trailer within its capabilites the higher rated tires will work just fine for you. I'm guessing your...
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• Difference Between Trailer Tire Sizes ST205/75R15 and ST225/75R15
  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 inches tall. The 225 has higher capacities available for it as well. Generally people go to the bigger size when they need more capacity than what the 205 offers. In that size the part # LHWL304 is our best option as it has a 75 mph speed...
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• What is the Hub Bore Size
  Hey, David. I'm so sorry for the delay in getting back to you, and I truly appreciate your patience. I’d love to help you with this, but I wasn’t able to locate an order under the email you provided. The description you shared matches several items, so I’m not able to narrow it down to the exact kit just yet. If you could share either your order number (it will start with '12' and be 9 digits long) or the part number from your kit, I’ll be able to pull it up right away and get that information...
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• Trailer Tire Recommendation for Tire Size 225/75-15
  What size are you in need of? We have higher rated tires in terms of capacity and speed but I need to know what tire size you are looking for.
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• Larger Diameter Tire Recommendation to Replace Tire Size 205/75-15 on Trailer
  If you went with the next larger 15 inch trailer tire size of 225/75-15 in place of what you currently have and went with a higher Load Range which calls for higher PSI you'd gain about half an inch overall. For that I'd recommend the Westlake tire part # LHWL304 which is this size and is a Load Range E. Has a capacity of 2,830 lbs at 80 psi, a speed rating of 75 mph, and an overall diameter of 28.3 inches.
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• Can Trailer Tire Size 205/75-15 be Replaced with 225/75-15
  When trying to upgrade to different sized tires, you will need to be aware of both width and height clearances between the new tire size and your trailer. A trailer tire sized 205/75-15, like # AM10245, will have a diameter of almost 27-5/16 inches and a width of a little over 8 inches. A tire sized 225/75-15, like # LHWL304, will have a width at almost 9 inches and diameter that is almost 28-13/32 inches. The new tire will be almost an 1 inch wider and 1 inch taller than your current...
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• Trailer Tire Load Ranges, Speed Ratings and Sizes to Avoid Blowouts
  Special trailer tires in any given size are available in various load ranges as you noted, but they also can have different speed ratings too. Driving a tire faster than its rated speed can lead to failure just like overloading it past its weight capacity can. Both conditions lead to excess heat and that is what typically leads to a tire failure. Since your 18K trailer has 3 axles and 6 tires each tire should be rated for approximately 3000-lbs if you routinely operate the trailer at its...
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• What Load Range Tire is Needed for a 10,000 lb Trailer
  Load range capacity varies based on the tire size and brand, so without knowing either, it's hard to say. For example, a load range D tire in size 145/80-12 has an average capacity of 1,220 lbs, while a load range C tire in size 185/80-13 has an average capacity of 1,480 lbs. So, in this case, the load range C tire has a greater capacity than the load range D tire. It's best to check the weight capacity of an individual tire to make sure the load range will be sufficient. With a fifth wheel,...
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• Best Tire Replacement for Trailer Tire Size H78-15ST
  The H78-15ST tire size is the same as the 225/75-15. Best option for a trailer tire is going to be a radial tire size ST225/75-15 by Lionshead part # LHWL304. This tire has a higher speed rating at 75 mph, is a Load Range E, and has a 2 year roadside assistance program that is really nice. This tire comes with complimentary roadside assistance for 2 years. If your RV or trailer has a flat tire, call the help line and a technician will come change the flat for you. You can call 24 hours...
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• Trailer Tire Recommendation for Trailer that Weighs 25,000 lbs and Has 8 Wheels
  Since your trailer has 8 wheels and weighs a total of 25,000 lbs that means you'd need a tire capacity of 3,125 lbs per tire in the size of 235/85R16. For that I would recommend the Westlake ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire # LHWL410 which has a capacity of 4,400 lbs at 110 psi per tire. The tire also has a speed rating of 75 miles per hour and a 2 year roadside assistance program. If your RV or trailer has a flat tire, call the help line and a technician will come change the flat for...
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• Upgrading ST205/75R15 Tires on Food Trailer For Higher Capacity
  Hey Merose! You can use the Westlake ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E # LHWL304 you were looking at on your trailer. These will be slightly larger so you're going to lose about 1/2" of clearance on the top and inside of the tire. More than likely that won't be an issue but it wouldn't hurt to double check. Since these have a higher capacity of 2,830 lbs at 80 psi you won't suffer from the blowouts from overloading the tires. What kind of food trailer do you have?
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• Spare 15 Tire And Wheel With a 4 On 9.44 Bolt Pattern
  We have the Dexstar Vintage Steel Wheel available in a 15"x5" # AM20395. Both use the 4 on 9.44" bolt pattern. We do have the Karrier ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire # AM10244 and Westlake ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire # LHWL304 that will fit both the 5" and 6" wide wheels. The Westlake ST235/75R15 Radial Off-Road Trailer Tire # WST54FR will only fit the 6" wide wheel.
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• Correct Tire Pressure for Westlake ST225/75-R15 Trailer Tire
  The Westlake ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire # LHWL304 has a max psi of 80, which you correctly filled it to, and you will always want to keep your cold psi (the psi before you drive) to the maximum. Doing this will give you the best performance, allowing the tire to wear more slowly and give you optimum gas mileage.
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• Recommended R-Pod Tire Replacement for ST235/75r15 Tires with Load Range C
  I have a solution for you, but we won't have a tire that is ST235/75r15 that isn't an off-road type tire like the # WST54FR. With that said, you could go down to an ST225/75r15 tire like the # LHWL304 and only lose about .2" of total ground clearance. These tires have a Load Range E with a maximum capacity of 2,830 lbs at 80 psi and a speed rating of L- which means they're safe up to 75mph. This would be the best solution available and would be a good alternative to your current off-road...
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• How Much Pressure is Too Much While Driving with Westlake ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire
  It's normal for trailer tires like the Westlake ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire part # LHWL304 to heat up while in use which then in turn increases the psi inside. The cold fill rating of the tire actually takes this into account. That said, there is a limit as to how much pressure can increase before the protentional for a blowout occurs. The typically recommendation is anything over 15 psi higher than the cold fill rating should be addressed. The most common cause of excess pressure is...
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• Should Tire Pressure Be Adjusted to Account for Heat While Driving
  Your tires like the # LHWL300 should still be inflated to 65 psi. When the manufacturers set the cold fill rating they account for variations due to temperature change from weather and driving. As a general rule of thumb, tire pressure increases by 1 psi for every 10 degrees Fahrenheit of temperature change. A 10 psi change is fairly normal, and anything over 15 psi is where you should be concerned and address it. If you find that your tires are overheating it is likely due to improper...
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• Recommended Upgrade to 235/75r15 Load Range C Tires on 2021 Geo Pro
  The only ST235/75r15 tire we have available is the Westlake ST235/75R15 Radial Off-Road Trailer Tire - Load Range D # WST54FR which has a load range D and capacity of 2,910-lbs. These are a really nice, aggressive looking tire that we see used a lot on off-road style trailers like the Geo Pro, and they're going to give you a little bit beefier tire compared to your load range C tires. With that said, there is not a load range E tire available in this size, but you could go down to the...
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