Taller Tire Size Recommendation for Size 205/75-14 to Gain Inch of Ground Clearance

Updated 04/24/2018 | Published 04/23/2018

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Karrier ST205/75R15 KR03 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D

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$120.92

Karrier ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire with 15" Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C

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$231.05

Question:

Hello! I have a 2017 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf 23BDH, tandem axle, with factory 205/75-R-14 load C tires. We need an additional 1 inch of clearance to get in our driveway without using wood planks. The dealer indicated we could size up the tire without changing the wheel. Do you carry a taller tire? We have plenty of clearance for a larger tires, and would like to go with a load D tire, if possible, since our trailer is 6000 lbs empty. Thanks for your help!

asked by: Nina P

Expert Reply:

We have a taller tire size than your 205/75-14 that will fit your current wheel which is tire size 215/75-14 but you'd really only gain about a 1/4 inch of additional clearance so it would not be you ideal solution.

What you'd really need is to go to the 15 inch trailer wheel tire size 225/75-15 as this will give you a little over an inch of additional ground clearance.

The closest setup we'd have is the part # AM32468 which comes with this tire size and a galvanized spoke wheel.

expert reply by: Jameson C