Can I Upgrade ST225/75R15 Tires to ST235/80R16
Question:
would you be able to replace ST225/75r15 with 235/80r16 tires?
asked by: Patrick
Expert Reply:
You can replace a ST225/75R15 trailer tire with a ST235/80R16 trailer tire as long as you have enough room to accommodate the larger tire.
The ST235/80R16 tire will be 1/2 inch wider and 2-1/2 inches larger in diameter than the ST225/75R15 tire. This will put the inner wall of the tire 1/4 of an inch closer to your frame or trailer wall and it will put the tread 1-1/4 inches closer to the underside of the fender/wheel well.
You want at least 2 inches of clearance between the inner side wall of your tire and the trailer wall or frame. You will want at least 3 inches between your front and rear tires if you have a tandem axle trailer and at least 4.5 inches of clearance from the tire tread to the underside of the fender/wheel well.
I've attached a link to our entire selection of ST235/80R16 tires for you to check out.
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Karrier ST235/85R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range F
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Radial Tire
- Load Range F
- 235/85-16
- 16 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Kenda
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