E Rated Trailer Tire Recommendation for Tire Size ST225/75R15
Question:
My Forrest River Classic Signature Super Lite came from the factory with st225/75r15 “D” rated tires. I would like to know if it is safe for my rims to handle the same size tires except in “E” rated tires. How would I be able to find out if my factory rims can handle the increase in rating with the jump from 65psi on the D rated tires to 80psi on the E rated tires? This doesn’t seem to me like it should be a problem since I am not planning to carry any more weight than I did with the D rated tires. Will the increased max pressure of the E rated tires create any problems that would require me to upgrade to heavier duty rims?
asked by: Rick M
Expert Reply:
The rim itself would have no problem handling 80 psi as most trailer wheels easily handle quite a bit more. The valve stems might need to be upgraded to a higher capacity but normally that's replaced at the time of a tire replacement anyway. For a Load Range E tire in the size ST225/75R15 we have the Karrier part # AM10303 which has a capacity of 2,830 lbs at 80 psi and a speed rating of 81 mph.
Products Referenced in This Question
Karrier ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Radial Tire
- Load Range E
- 225/75-15
- 15 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Kenda
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Karrier ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire with 15" Galvanized Wheel - 6 on 5-1/2 - Load Range D
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Radial Tire
- Load Range D
- 225/75-15
- 15 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- 6 on 5-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Galvanized
- Boat Trailer Wheels
- Kenda
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