Replacing 15" Wheels 225 Tires For Single Axle Boat Trailer
Published 10/14/2025
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Would these be okay on a single-axle boat trailer? old wheels and tires were 15" diamter. think tire was 225 but I cant find those.
asked by: Sam
Expert Reply:
Honestly, probably not, Sam. The 8 lug wheels in the # MXS59FR combo kit are designed for heavier 5,200+ lb axles, and its 16 inch x 7 inch wheel might rub if your fenders are tight. You’d be better off with the ST225/75R15 # MXS77FR, which is the same diameter you had. Just make absolutely sure you have 6 on 5-1/2" lug pattern. See the article I linked for this topic.
What kind of boat and trailer are you towing?
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Maxxis ST235/80R16 Radial Tire w/ 16" Eagle Aluminum Wheel - 8 on 6-1/2 - LR G - Bead Balanced
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire with Wheel
- Radial Tire
- Load Range G
- 235/80-16
- 16 Inch
- L - 75 mph
- 8 on 6-1/2 Inch
- Aluminum Wheels
- MAXXIS
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