Can a 205/75-14 Tire be Replaced with a 215/75-14 Size Tire on a Trailer
Question:
My trailer came with 205/75D14. Got very poor wear after 2 seasons I.m looking to replace them with 215/75D14. Is that ok?
asked by: Charles B
Expert Reply:
You should have any problem at all going from a 205/75-14 tire to a 215/75-14 size tire. The increase in diameter and width would be hardly noticeable.
My recommendation would be the part # TTWTRTM2157514D though as this is a radial tire which is preferred over the bias-ply tires you have and because this has an 81 mph speed rating where most other trailer tires are only rated at 65.
The main difference between a radial ply and a bias ply tire is how the tire is constructed. The cords inside a bias ply tire run at a 32 degree angle to the direction of travel, and the cords on a radial tire run at a 90 degree angle to the direction of travel, or across the tire from wheel lip to wheel lip.
A radial tire flexes more than a bias tire, giving it better ground contact, traction, stability, and tread wear.
A radial tire will normally run cooler than a bias ply tire, especially when the tire is under a load. A tire that runs cooler will last longer.
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Provider ST215/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
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- Radial Tire
- Load Range D
- 215/75-14
- 14 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Taskmaster
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