Can ST215/75R14 Trailer Tire Replace ST205/75R14 Trailer Tire

Published 10/25/2019

Products Featured in This Question

Karrier KR03 ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D

(2426)

$169.72

Karrier KR03 ST215/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C

(2426)

$110.58

Question:

Is there a problem changing from a ST20575R14 to ST21575R14?

asked by: Albert B

Expert Reply:

I doubt you would run into any issues by going from a ST205/75R14 tire, like the Kenda Karrier # AM10235, to a ST215/75R14 tire, like the Kenda Karrier # AM10229, but you'll still need to verify that you have enough room to safely do this.

The 205/75-14 tire has a 26.14" diameter and 7.99" section width while the 215/75-14 has a 26.8" diameter and 8.5" section width. Since the difference is about 1/4" you should be just fine. We recommend having about 2" of tire to trailer frame clearance and then about 4" of tire to fender clearance to account for suspension travel.

You also need to consider that the larger 215/75R14 # AM10229 is a load range C and is rated at 1,870 lbs at 50 psi but the slightly smaller 205/75R14 # AM10235 is a load range D and is rated at 2,200 lbs at 75 psi.

expert reply by: Jon G