Which Load Range 205/75-14 Tires for Tandem Axle Travel Trailer With 7600 lb GVWR  

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A 6 ply rated tire roughly translates to a load range C, so that's probably what you have right now.

A load range B in the ST205/75-14 size has a 1430 lb per tire capacity for a 5720 lb capacity for 4 tires which wouldn't come close to your GVWR. A load range C gets a bit closer with a 1760 lb per tire/ 7040 per 4 tire capacity and a load range D (which is what I'd recommend) has a 2200 lbs per tire/ 8800 for 4 tire capacity.

If your actual loaded weight of the trailer is less than the 7040 total capacity of the load range C tires, you could get by with those, but I prefer so see some wiggle room in case you want to throw some extra sandwiches and libations (and other less-important gear) into the travel trailer. Knowing your fully loaded and ready to tow trailer weight is good information to have.

If the load range C tire would work for you, the Taskmaster # TR20514 Provider tire you looked at would be a great choice. Taskmaster makes a great product, and they are trusted enough that many RV manufacturers choose Provider as their OEM tires.

For a load range D, I'd highly recommend the Kenda Karrier part # AM10235. As mentioned above, 4 tires would cover up to 8800 lbs of trailer weight, so it would offer the necessary cushion over and above your 7600 GVWR.

I'll link you to our series of help articles about trailer wheels and tires. The articles contain a ton of information about trailer tires, enough to make you the smartest kid in class on the subject.

expert reply by: Mike L

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