Recommended Radial Trailer Tire to Replace 7.00-15 Tires on Gooseneck Trailer

Question:

I have a 16 ft gooseneck stock trailer with 700-15. 6000 would be a very heavy load for me, should I go with 205 15 Or 225 15 and load range 8 or 10ply...i dont want to raise the load height of the trailer much higher or have out ride to rough...which is best choice? Thanks

asked by: Michael R

Expert Reply:

If you are wanting to move away from the 7.00-15 size tires but still use your existing wheels then the best option will be with a 205/75-15 tire size.

This particular size tire will be about 27.1 inches in diameter/height (actually about 2.3 inches smaller than your current 7.00-15) and will fit your existing 15 inch wheels as long as they have a width of 5 inches, 5-1/2 inches, 6 inches, or 6-1/2 inches. Also keep in mind that only half of the difference in size will actually affect the ride height of your trailer.

For your gooseneck trailer I recommend the 8 ply Provider Radial Trailer Tire # TR20515D that features a maximum load of 2,150 pounds at 65 psi and an excellent speed rating of 81 mph. It is always a good idea to have a healthy safety margin with the combined capacity of your tires and the type of margin that this tire provides will not negatively affect the trailer's ride quality during travel.

I have attached a short video demonstration on this particular tire that you can check out as well.

expert reply by: Chris R