High Weight Capacity Trailer Tire Recommendation in Size 205/75R15

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I need two trailer tires, 205/75R15, with the very highest possible load capacity. What can you recommend? Thanks.

asked by: Gene N

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We offer four trailer tires in your required 205/75R15 size and all can be seen on the link provided. The highest-rated tire is part # AM10245 which is a radial tire in Load Range D. This tire is rated for a maximum load of 2,150-lbs at its specified 65-psi inflation pressure.

If you prefer a pre-mounted tire/wheel combination you can use the other link provided to select your required bolt pattern and tire type preference. Please note that pre-mounted tires/wheels are available only up to Load Range C.

Please note that trailer tires should always be inflated to their maximum rated psi as indicated on the tire's sidewall. Also keep in mind that unless your axles and hubs are rated highly enough to make use of the higher-rated tires you will not be increasing your trailer capacity.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Brenda C.

4/19/2020

I currently have a 205/75R15 on my tiny house low load capacity and I need to replace them with a heavy duty tire with more load capacity preferably at least 3500 per tire so I can transport it. Can I go with 235/80R16? If not what would you recommend?

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Chris R.

4/21/2020

Making that big of a jump in size would likely also require new hub assemblies and possibly a new axle, as the bolt patterns change with these larger wheels as well. You're also looking at close to a 4" height/diameter increase. This is basically to say that it's certainly possible, but you'll likely need to make some modifications elsewhere on the tiny house to accommodate them. If you need to get up to 3,500 pounds per tire though, there's not really another option. If you can tell me some information on your hubs (axle capacity, inner/outer bearings used) I will be happy to make some additional recommendations.

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Answer 1

For your travel trailer, I'd recommend going with a radial tire, which will run cooler and therefore last longer. We offer the ST205/75-15 tire in a load range C as part #AM10244 with a capacity of 1820 lbs at 50 psi or a D load range as part…

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Answer 2

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 6-1/2 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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Answer 3

The laws can be a little fuzzy and vary from state to state but it seems like if the trailer couples to a ball then you have to have safety chains. Technically, by using Bulldog adapter #BD0289640300 the gooseneck trailer is no longer coupling to a…

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Answer 4

The only option I have for you to store a torsion axle trailer with the wheels off the ground is by using jack stands, the Powerbuilt Unijack Bottle Jack part #ALL620471 would be a good option as they have built-in bottle jacks and offer up to…

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Answer 5

The 205/75-15 tire and wheel combo is 27.1 inches in diameter, which would be the largest diameter available that doesn't exceed 27.5 inches. The maximum capacity for these tires is a load range D tire which have a capacity of 2,150 lbs at the…

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Answer 6

You need to do a little more checking to be sure but I think we have what you need. Check your bearing numbers. If you have #L68149 for your inner and #L44649 for your outer then switching to a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern is no problem at all. If your…

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Answer 7

There is not an equivalent trailer tire to your light truck tires that are 7.00-15, which have an overall diameter of 29.4" and width of 7.8". A 225/75-15 tire such as the Karrier #AM10256 is similar, with a 28.4" diameter and…

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Answer 8

As you mentioned, the 225/75-15 tire size is the next closest size we have available to your existing 7.00-15 tires. As you also referenced, the thing you will need to look at is the size of your current wheels, as the 7.00-15 tire will typically fit…

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Answer 9

Good news, I can help you find a tire for your Sundown Horse Trailer. The 205/90-15 is a close tire size to the 7.00-15. The closest size to a 7.00x15 tire that we offer would be a 225/75-15. One 225/75-15 tire that could work for you is the Kenda…

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Answer 10

The two tire sizes you mentioned fit the same diameter and width trailer wheel so unless something really unusual is going on with your wheels the new tires should fit. Is it just that the bead of the new tire is not seated on the wheel yet?

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Answer 11

The 7.00-15LT tires you have on your 1978 Avion trailer have a 29.4" diameter, have a load range that should be in the 2,400 lb vicinity and fit wheels that are 5", 5-1/2" and 6". For comparable tires I recommend going with a…

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Answer 12

A 7.00-15 trailer tire is still a relatively common size, but we do not carry them. The next closest size is going to be an ST205/75-15 such as #AM10245 rated for 2,150 pounds at 65 psi. Both sizes fit the same size wheels.

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