Recommended Replacement Tire For 16-Ft Tandem Utility Trailer
Question:
Can you tell about what tire size I would want to consider on my 16foot tandem utility trailer. I use it to haul wood that I have cut. I put some pretty big pieces on it and I know it is a heavy load. I currently have ST 205/75D 15s on it and its a 1992 Midwest 16foot tandem utility trailer. I bought it used and need to replace them. I havent loaded it to the max, yet. Specifically I wanted to know if I could replace the 205s with a 225 tire. I am concerned about clearance and not wanting the tires to rub the fenders or frame. I want a good tire that will work well in both, dry and wet conditions. I drive it on both, highway and off road conditions, too.
asked by: Mike T
Expert Reply:
If you plan on going to a bigger tire as you mentioned you can take a quick measurement to make sure you have the room. To go from a 205 tire to a 225 will increase the height about 1.2 inches overall. If you have fenders it will be a little over 1/2 inch closer to the inside of the fender. The width of the tire will also increase by about 3/4 inch.
For a 15 inch tire I recommend part # TTWTRTM2257515D. This is a radial load Range D tire with an 8-ply rating. It has a maximum load capacity of 2,540 lbs at 65 psi.
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Provider ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D
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- Radial Tire
- Load Range D
- 225/75-15
- 15 Inch
- M - 81 mph
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