Can 14 Wheels and Tires Be Upgraded to 15 Wheels and Tires on 2015 Coachmen RV Apex 187RB
Question:
Good day Could I upgrade the tires on my 2015 Coachmen Apex 187RB from 14inch to 15inch tires? Thank you
asked by: Douglas P
Expert Reply:
You can add 15" wheels and tires to your 2015 Coachmen Apex 187RB as long as you have enough clearance. Typically you want a minimum of 3" of clearance on the top of the tire for normal suspension travel and 2" on the inside of the tire. Adding a 15" tire will mean losing some of that clearance on your trailer.
Using a 205/75-15 tire will result in the smallest difference in size when switching. A good choice would be the Karrier ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire # AM10244. This tire has a section width of 8.1" and a 27.3" outer diameter. When compared to a 14" tire like the # AM10235 the width would be the same and you would lose 1/2" of clearance on the top. I recommend measuring your current tires to compare.
It looks like you have the Lionshead Jaguar wheels with a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern on your trailer. For a 15" replacement, we have something very similar in the Aluminum Liger Trailer Wheel - 15" x 5" - 5 on 4-1/2 - Gunmetal Gray Item # LH35FR. The pilot diameter should be the same so you can use your existing wheel center cap # LHCS102-SI60C.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Karrier ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range C
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Radial Tire
- Load Range C
- 205/75-15
- 15 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Kenda
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Aluminum Liger Trailer Wheel - 15" x 5" - 5 on 4-1/2 - Gunmetal Gray
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Wheel Only
- 15 Inch
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Aluminum Wheels
- Boat Trailer Wheels
- Lionshead
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Lionshead Trailer Wheel Center Cap w/ Snap-In Plug - 3.19" Pilot - Stainless Steel
- Wheel Covers Hubcaps
- Center Wheel Caps
- Front and Rear Wheels
- 3.19 Pilot Diameter
- 5 Lugs
- Stainless Steel
- Lionshead
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Karrier ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Radial Tire
- Load Range D
- 205/75-14
- 14 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Kenda
more information >
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