Can Larger Tires With More Weight Capacity Be Used On Travel Trailer

Question:

I have st285/80 r 13 C rated tire on my travel trailer. They are maxed out on wheight befor adding water to the trailer. I have room to go with bigger tires. Is there one size taller that I can get even if I have to change the wheel size.

asked by: Bob

Expert Reply:

I was unable to find any tires for trailers that were the size you mentioned. We do have 13-inch tires but none that have the section width close to 285. But we do have a solution for you.

If your tire is a 185/80-R13 Load Range C tire I recommend a tire like part # AM10210. This is an ST175/80R13 Load Range D tire that has a load capacity of 1,610 lbs at 65 psi. The section width of this tire is 7 inches so if the wheel on your trailer can work with tires this size it will work well for you.

Installing bigger tires does not increase the weight carrying Capacity of the trailer.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L