Can Trailer Tire for 17-1/2 Inch Wheel be Replaced With Smaller Tire
Updated 08/27/2019 | Published 08/26/2019
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Question:
can I pu 205.50.17s on to replace 225 50 17s
asked by: Jeffrey B
Expert Reply:
I am not familiar with that size trailer tire, and the closest we carry are for 17-1/2 inch wheels and you can replace a larger tire with a smaller one, so long as you have the appropriate capacity.
For example, the Provider 235/75R17.5 Radial Trailer Tire # P35175 measures 31.4" in diameter and has a width of 9.2 inches when fully inflated and could be replaced by the Provider 215/75R17.5 Radial Trailer Tire # TTWP15175 which measures 30.2" in diameter and a width of 8.3" so there would be no clearance issues.
The former tire has a capacity of 6,005 lbs and the latter tire's capacity is 4,805 lbs which you would need to keep in mind with these tires or the tires you are thinking about.
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Provider HD 235/75R17.5 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range J
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- Load Range J
- 235/75-17.5
- 17-1/2 Inch
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