Recommended Tire Size for 15 x 5 Wheel
Question:
I am wanting to replace 14inch to 15inch rims on 3500# camp trailer. Will # am20422 work with P 235-75-r 15 tires I have room in my wheel wells
asked by: Karen D
Helpful Expert Reply:
I have a solution for you, but the # AM20422 is a 15" x 5" wheel, which is going to be slightly too narrow for a 235/75/R15 tire. In order to fit a tire of that size you would need at least a 6" wide wheel like the # AM20522, but there may be some issues with using the tires you mentioned since they're designed for passenger vehicles and not a trailer.
Typically, you won't want to use a tire with the P- prefix on it as those are designed for passenger tires and not for trailers. Trailer tires are designed for load bearing, so I do recommend going with something like the Provider ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E # TR225LRE which will fit on the above mentioned # AM20422 wheels. These tires are only .3" smaller than the 235/75/R15 tires you mentioned, and since they're designed for use on a trailer, they're a much better solution.
I've linked some helpful articles that we have done that you might find helpful, but I do recommend at the very least making sure that any new trailer tires you purchase have the ST prefix on them since they will be designed for the load bearing requirements.
Products Referenced in This Question
Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel - 15" x 6" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - White Powder Coat
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Wheel Only
- 15 Inch
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
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Provider ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Radial Tire
- Load Range E
- 225/75-15
- 15 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Taskmaster
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Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel - 15" x 5" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - White Powder Coat
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Wheel Only
- 15 Inch
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- Steel Wheels - Powder Coat
- Dexstar
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