Recommended Replacement Tire For 16-Ft Tandem Utility Trailer
Updated 08/25/2024 | Published 09/17/2016
Question:
Can you tell about what tire size I would want to consider on my 16foot tandem utility trailer. I use it to haul wood that I have cut. I put some pretty big pieces on it and I know it is a heavy load. I currently have ST 205/75D 15s on it and its a 1992 Midwest 16foot tandem utility trailer. I bought it used and need to replace them. I havent loaded it to the max, yet. Specifically I wanted to know if I could replace the 205s with a 225 tire. I am concerned about clearance and not wanting the tires to rub the fenders or frame. I want a good tire that will work well in both, dry and wet conditions. I drive it on both, highway and off road conditions, too.
asked by: Mike T
Expert Reply:
If you plan on going to a bigger tire as you mentioned you can take a quick measurement to make sure you have the room. To go from a 205 tire to a 225 will increase the height about 1.2 inches overall. If you have fenders it will be a little over 1/2 inch closer to the inside of the fender. The width of the tire will also increase by about 3/4 inch.
For a 15 inch tire I recommend part # TTWTRTM2257515D. This is a radial load Range D tire with an 8-ply rating. It has a maximum load capacity of 2,540 lbs at 65 psi.
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Provider ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
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- 225/75-15
- 15 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Taskmaster
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Jimmy
7/27/2024
Hi Jeffrey, I am a bit of a newbie when it comes to 16" trailer and load capacity. I have acquired a 16ft trailer with tandem axels. I plan on building a mobile cabin (smaller than tiny house). If a max load capacity of the 15 inch tire you recommend is 2,540 lbs, do I multiply it by 4 for a rough trailer load? I am not looking to go over 5,000 lbs towing capacity, since I have a 2016 GMC Sierra crew cab. Thanks, Jimmy