Replacement Wheel and Tire Recommendation for Camper with Tires ST225/75D15

Published 12/06/2016

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Provider ST225/75R15 Trailer Tire with Silver Vesper Mod Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2

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Provider ST225/75R15 Trailer Tire with Silver Mod Wheel - 6 on 5-1/2

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Question:

looking for 4 tire and rims for my camper, the tire is ST225/75D15 and the rim says15x6J and max load 2600LBS... can you please send me the options that i can pick from.. thanks!

asked by: Carl D

Expert Reply:

We certainly have wheels and tires that would work well as replacements for your camper. If you have a 5-bolt wheel pattern, I recommend the # TA86MR. This is a radial tire and wheel that has a 81-mph speed rating that is much higher than most trailer tires.

If you have a 6-lug wheel you would instead want the # TA57VR which is basically the same setup with a 6-lug wheel.

You currently have a bias ply tire which a radial is much preferred. The main difference between a radial ply and a bias ply tire is how the tire is constructed. The cords inside a bias ply tire run at a 32-degree angle to the direction of travel, and the cords on a radial tire run at a 90-degree angle to the direction of travel, or across the tire from wheel lip to wheel lip.

A radial tire flexes more than a bias tire, giving it better ground contact, traction, stability, and tread wear.

A radial tire will normally run cooler than a bias ply tire, especially when the tire is under a load. A tire that runs cooler will last longer.

A bias ply tire has a stiffer sidewall than a radial, a feature that might be useful for off road applications like farm use.