Checking For Larger 15" Tires When Lifting a Torsion Axle With 205/75-15 Tires
Question:
Hi team. I have a torsion axle trailer that rides a little low to the ground. 11inch of ground clearance. Ive been using it to haul two ATVs and would like to give it a lift for some of these dirt trail road. Hoping to achieve a 4inch lift or more. In addition to the Dexter 2inch lift I planned to use, could you recommend a good tire size that will also increase ground clearance about 2? Current tire size is 205/75-15. It has some fancyish 15inch wheels, and I would like to keep those. Is the tire size 7.00-15LT still a thing? Is it possible to get more then 2inch lift out of the tire using the same 15inch rims?
asked by: Jonathan S
Expert Reply:
Currently our tallest 15" tires are going to be the Westlake ST235/75R15 Radial Off-Road Trailer Tire # WST54FR. These tires are 1.8" taller and 1.2" wider than your current 205/75-15" tires.
With you adding a lift like the Torflex Lift Kit # K71-707-01 you should have plenty of vertical clearance but you should still still check the fender clearance as well as side wall clearance since the tires will be wider. The sidewalls I like to have at least 1" of clearance and 3" of vertical clearance for the suspension to complete its travel.
The 7.00-15LT tires can still be found at some dealers but it is harder to find. Remember that it is a light truck tire and a trailer tire like the Westlake # WST54FR is specifically designed to work better with a trailer.
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Torflex Lift Kit - Single Axle - 2-5/8" Lift
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Westlake ST235/75R15 Radial Off-Road Trailer Tire - Load Range D
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