Rim Size for 205/75-15 Tires

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The old tire on my vintage Shasta single axle is a 700/15. Will a 205/75/15 fit on the rims?

asked by: Debora M

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Expert Reply:

A 7.00-15 tire is typically mounted on a 5, 5-1/2 or 6 inch wide wheel, which will handle a 205/75-15 tire just fine.

For a load range C radial tire with a 1820 lb capacity, I'd recommend the Taskmaster Provider
# TTWTRTM2057515C or for a load range D radial with a 2150 lb capacity, go with # TR20515D.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

An ST205/75-15 trailer tire will fit on 15 x 5 to 15 x 6-1/2 inch wheels but will not fit a 15 x 7 inch wheel. Wheel width is not the overall width. It is the width where the tire sits, bead seat to bead seat. So if you are measuring the overall…

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Answer 2

For a trailer tire, the narrowest option rim for any given tire is going to be the best option. For a 205/75-15, the best option would be a 5 inch rim. The reason that narrower is better is because it provides more support for the tire. Since trailer…

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Answer 3

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 4

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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Answer 5

Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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Answer 6

You can add larger wheels and tires to a trailer as long as you have enough room for the larger size. The main clearance issues we find when putting larger tires and wheels on a trailer is from the top of the tire to the fender and from the inside…

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Answer 7

The Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range B #AM30590 have a max speed of 65 mph. When trailer tires are not speed rated with a letter, the default is 65 mph max. I've attached an article to…

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Answer 8

I am sorry I don't have any tires that are going to fit your rim. I do have a couple of comparable size tires that come in a wheel tire combo. I have listed the two below along with their lug patterns. 5 on 4-1/2 Lug Pattern - Kenda 205/65-10…

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Answer 9

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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