Replacement Tire and Wheel Recommendations for a 2005 Casita Spirit Travel Trailer

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Hi There, Id like to upgrade my 2005 Casita Spirit Travel Trailer tires more durable and slightly larger if they could fit. My trailer has the Orbital 3inch High Lift spacer kit. And Id like some nice blackish wheels and add TPMS. What options can you suggest? TY

asked by: Clay D

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Tire and Wheel on a 2005 Casita Spirit Travel Trailer
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Hey Clay, thanks for reaching out!

The largest tire you'll be able to fit to your 2005 Casita Spirit is 235/75R15, which are all off-road tires. Anything larger than that requires a different bolt pattern so you would also have to swap out your hub/drums.

If you're cool with off-road tires then the combination you're looking for is the Westlake ST235/75R15 Radial Tire w 15" Phoenix Aluminum Wheel # LH52FR, but if you'd rather have less aggressive tire treads then I recommend picking up the Provider ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire # TR225LRE and Aluminum Eagle Trailer Wheel # LH36VR.

When it comes to TPMS I really like the TST TPMS for RVs # TST37FR because of the way the caps secure to the valve stems and how the monitor secures inside the cab of your tow vehicle.

Check out the linked videos to see our team talking about these different products, and please let me know in the comments below if you have any questions!

expert reply by: Jon G

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Clay

2/6/2025

Hey Jon Thanx for the help! You say all offroad tire, but is that still legal on the highway? Thanx Clay D

Jon G.

2/6/2025

@Clay Yes, it's definitely still legal on the highway. They just call it off-road because it has more aggressive treads. Nothing wrong with using them on the highway, they will just make more noise than standard tires do.

Clay

2/10/2025

@JonG Thanx Jon! I play the music loud... shouldn't be a problem: )

Jon G.

2/10/2025

@Clay I like it! You know you can't leave a comment like that without saying who you'll be jamming out to though.

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