Can You Upgrade Load Capacity Rating On Same Size Tires?
Updated 04/25/2017 | Published 04/23/2017
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I just bought a travel trailer that has ST225/75R15 load range D tires. It needs new tires, but tire stores here locally carry ST225/75R15 load range E tires in stock. Are the dimensions the same and would it be ok to go with the higher load rating? Thanks.
asked by: Justin G
Expert Reply:
It is okay to step up from load range D to load range E tires. The dimensions are the same just the sidewall ply rating is different. The load range D tires are rated 8 ply and the range E tires are rated 10 ply. Moving one size is not an issue.
If you want to compare prices, we have both load range D tires like the Taskmaster Provider ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D # TTWTRTM2257515D and the Kenda Karrier ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E # AM10303.
We also have tire and wheel combinations in load ranges D and E that come ready to install:
The Kenda Karrier ST225/75R15 Radial Tire with 15" White Spoke Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2" - Load Range D # AM32545
The Karrier ST225/75R15 Radial Tire with 15" White Spoke Wheel - 6 on 5-1/2" - Load Range E # AM32680
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Provider ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
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- Radial Tire
- Load Range D
- 225/75-15
- 15 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Taskmaster
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