Can Any Tire be Used as a Replacement for a 1963 Airstream Overlander

Updated 07/30/2018 | Published 07/28/2018

Question:

Can I use any tires for my airstream Overlander? I just bought an airstream and one of the tires is rotted. I need to replace the tires ASAP, bc I must have it moves as it is now sitting Street side. I’m open to other suggestions . Please help I’m dire straights

asked by: LoriAnn B

Expert Reply:

It depends on what you mean by "any tires". If you are wanting to use passenger car tires then you can in an emergency situation but you really need to use trailer tires for normal use of your Airstream Overlander. Trailer tires have a stiffer sidewall that can handle the weight of the trailer much better.

When it comes to the size of the trailer tire you really need to try to stick with the same size that is currently on the trailer. Sometimes you can get a bigger or smaller tire as long as it has the correct weight capacity and there is enough room in the wheel well. All of your tires do need to be the same size otherwise they will experience premature wear.

As far as brand goes, yes you can use any brand. Just let me know what size tire is currently on your trailer and I can help you find a good replacement tire. Please note that whatever you do to one side of the trailer you should do to the other side as well. If this same tire on the other side isn't brand new then I recommend replacing both of them.

expert reply by: Jon G