Can You Mix Steel and Aluminum Wheels On A 5th Wheel RV?

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Can I run 3 aluminum wheels and 1 steel wheel on a 5th wheel RV? Thank you

asked by: Tim

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As long as the tire size used on the steel and aluminum wheels is the same, and the load rating on each wheel is enough for the weight of your RV you will not have any issues mixing steel and aluminum trailer wheels.

The problems start to appear when mixing different tire sizes that have different overall heights and can cause issues with excess heat in the tires and premature wear.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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