Can I replace 205/75-14 Load Range C Tires w/ 215/75-14 Load Range D Tires?

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Is there an advantage by replacing my 205/75R14C Tires on my travel trailer to a 215/75R14D tire using same wheels?

asked by: Kenneth W

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Expert Reply:

If you were to go from the Loadstar ST205/75D14 Bias Trailer Tire - Load Range C item # AM1ST86 to a Provider ST215/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D item # TTWTRTM2157514D you would gain both capacity and speed. It will be just slightly wider and slightly taller than your current setup. If you do decide on the 215 tire, the difference in height is very minimal, 10 mm, so you should have no problem. You would want to verify the width of your current wheels before upgrading. It is recommend to use the Taskmaster Tire item # TTWTRTM2157514D with wheels that are 5-1/2, 6, 6-1/2, or 7 inches wide.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

From the information you provided, it looks like you have a 2007 Coleman Fleetwood Highlander Arcadia folding trailer. If that is correct then it uses a tire size of ST205/75D14, like the Loadstar ST205/75D14 Bias Trailer Tire #AM1ST86. These tires…

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Answer 2

Trailer tire speed ratings do use a letter code system. A tire rated L for speed means it can be operated up to 75 mph; a tire rated M for speed can be operated up to 81 mph. There are many other speed codes. A trailer tire that does NOT indicate any…

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Answer 3

Yes, you can replace ST205/75R14 LRC tires with ST205/65R14 LRD tires. The difference is that LRC stands for load range C and has a capacity of 1,760 lbs at 50 psi. The LRD stands for load range D and has a capacity of 2,100 lbs at 65 psi. Please…

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Answer 4

As long as the bolt pattern is the same and you have enough room all around the existing tires for the larger size then yes, you can go to a 15 inch wheel and tire. There are a couple other things you will want to look at though. If the wheels attach…

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Answer 5

I can certainly help you out with that. If you just need replacement ST205/75D14 tires for your utility trailer then I recommend the Loadstar ST205/75D14 Bias Trailer Tire - Load Range C #AM1ST86. These are rated at 1,760 lbs each, translating to…

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Answer 6

The R and the D in a trailer tire size stand for radial and bias-ply. A radial tire flexes more than a bias tire, giving it better ground contact, traction, stability, and tread wear. A radial tire will normally run cooler than a bias ply tire,…

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Answer 7

Changing to a larger diameter radial tire from a smaller bias ply type can offer several advantages. In general radial trailer tires run cooler than bias ply tires, especially when the tire is under a load. A tire that runs cooler will last longer. A…

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Answer 8

We have an aluminum 7 spoke 14 inch trailer wheel that looks pretty close to the wheel in the picture you sent us, but it's not an exact match. For that wheel you would want the part #AM22329. For a 205/75R14 you can use #AM10234 or tire #AM10229…

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Answer 9

When it comes to replacing your 205/75R14 Load Range C tires I recommend keeping the same tire but going up a load range size The Karrier ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D #AM10235. This radial tire provides excellent traction for a…

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Answer 10

The best option we have to replace a 205/75-14 trailer tire with to increase ground clearance would be a 205/75-15 which is around 1" larger in overall diameter that will result in an increase of around 1/2" in ground clearance. I recommend…

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Answer 11

I have another option for you, but we do not carry the Castle Rock ST205/75R14 Trailer Tire with Load Range D. Instead I recommend taking a look at the Westlake ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D #274-000012 which has the Load Range D and…

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Answer 12

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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