Recommended 205/75-14 Sized Tires to Replace Original Tires on 2003 Pop Up

Published 05/04/2018

Products Featured in This Question

Westlake ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D

(540)

$155.39

Karrier ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D

(2230)

$170.14

Kenda ST205/75D14 Bias Trailer Tire - Load Range C

(20)

$90.47

Question:

I have a 2003 Starcraft Centennial 3606 pop up with ST205/75D14 tires. These are the original tires and Im looking to replace them since they are so old. Any recommendations?

asked by: John

Expert Reply:

First of all I definitely recommend replacing them. We recommend replacing tires are 5 years old or older regardless of the miles or treadware.

I recommend keeping the same 205/75-14 size you have but unless you're predominantly driving on rough terrain I'd replace the bias tires with radials. Radial tires flex more than bias tires so they make better contact with the road. This creates better traction and tread wear. They also run cooler which helps them last longer. On the other hand bias tires have a stiffer sidewall so they generally handle the extra bouncing when driving off road.

For a 205/75-14 radial I recommend the Westlake tires, part # 274-000012. They're a load range D with a maximum speed of 75 mph and capacity of 2,040 pounds at 65 psi. If those aren't rated high enough we have one load range D tire in that size, part # AM10235, that's rated at 2,200 pounds at 75 psi. Their maximum speed rating is 81 mph.

If you think a bias tire is the way to go I recommend the Americana, part # AM1ST52. Their maximum capacity is also 1,760 pounds at 50 psi, like the Westlakes.

expert reply by: Charles S