Can Any Tire be Used as a Replacement for a 1963 Airstream Overlander

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Can I use any tires for my airstream Overlander? I just bought an airstream and one of the tires is rotted. I need to replace the tires ASAP, bc I must have it moves as it is now sitting Street side. I’m open to other suggestions . Please help I’m dire straights

asked by: LoriAnn B

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It depends on what you mean by "any tires". If you are wanting to use passenger car tires then you can in an emergency situation but you really need to use trailer tires for normal use of your Airstream Overlander. Trailer tires have a stiffer sidewall that can handle the weight of the trailer much better.

When it comes to the size of the trailer tire you really need to try to stick with the same size that is currently on the trailer. Sometimes you can get a bigger or smaller tire as long as it has the correct weight capacity and there is enough room in the wheel well. All of your tires do need to be the same size otherwise they will experience premature wear.

As far as brand goes, yes you can use any brand. Just let me know what size tire is currently on your trailer and I can help you find a good replacement tire. Please note that whatever you do to one side of the trailer you should do to the other side as well. If this same tire on the other side isn't brand new then I recommend replacing both of them.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

I wouldn't recommend doing so, especially given the amount of weight your dealing with on a triple axle trailer. If you're referring to the ST225/75-15 tire size, a load range D should be kept inflated to its maximum pressure of 65 psi, while…

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Answer 2

Trailer tires really shouldn't be used after 6 years of age. The materials of the tire just breaks down to the point they become compromised and will eventually fail. In nearly every situation the treads will still be seemingly good and it's…

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Answer 3

Before switching to a higher load rated tire, like a load range D or E, you will want to check the weight capacity on your trailer wheels. If you have a steel wheel, the capacity should be stamped on the backside lip of the wheel. If you have an…

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Answer 4

Yes, radial trailer tires can spin in either direction. They are not directional. I attached an FAQ article on trailer tires for you to check out as well.

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Answer 5

You could go with a higher weight rating tire for more durability, but keep in mind that this will NOT increase the load bearing capability of your trailer, you'll be limited by the capacity of the lowest rated component of your trailer, be it…

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Answer 6

Sometimes the number of plies is indicated on the tire sidewall. in this case, the only ply information that is on this tire is that it has an 8 ply rating and that they are nylon. because of the strength of today's materials, there may not be 8…

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Answer 7

There is a solution for you, though we only have light truck tires that will fit a 16.5 inch diameter wheel. Instead, you would need to replace your wheels with something that supports a more common tire size. I recommend the Kenda #AM32666, which…

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Answer 8

On any trailer tire you always want to inflate the tire to the maximum cold psi, which you said on your tire was 80 psi. Doing this will give you the best performance, allowing the tire to wear more slowly and give you optimum gas mileage.

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Answer 9

Trailer tires should be kept inflated to the maximum pressure listed on the tire sidewall, as opposed to passenger vehicle tires that will have a certain acceptable range. If a trailer tire is inflated to a lower air pressure than the recommended…

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Answer 10

Tire failure is usually caused by a few things. It can be from overloading the trailer, improper tire inflation, and/or exceeding the speed rating for the tire. You should verify that the tire capacity you have for you trailer is adequate for how…

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Answer 11

Based on my research, the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 8,000-lb E-Z Lube Axles #AKHD-865-8-EZ-K will be a replacement for the 90865 Rockwell hub and drum. Both of these hub and drum assemblies are 12-1/4" diameter, have an 8,000 lb capacity,…

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Answer 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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