Can Trailer Tire Sizes be Mixed To Avoid Purchasing 4 New Tires Together
Question:
I am switching to 14 ply tires. I have 205/75/15 on my 16foot trailer. I will be switching to 225/75/15 because 14 ply is hard to find in the other size. My question is do I need to switch all four tires at once. I had a couple blow outs my last trip to Hot Springs off-road park. I only need 2 at the moment. It doesnt seem that it would matter if I change sizes on the same axle. What is your thoughts?
asked by: David J
Expert Reply:
I completely get where you're coming from but the only time we ever say mix-matching tire sizes or even ply ratings is acceptable is in an emergency situation where you need to hobble to the nearest trailer shop for a repair. Aside from that it's a hard "no" as using different tires can cause uneven wear patterns which could eventually be dangerous so I recommend installing the same size tire at the same time on all axles involved.
For your application I recommend checking out the Provider ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E (2,830 lbs at 80 psi) # TR225LRE which is a great, reliable choice for this tire size. The max load range for this tire size though is E which means it's a 10-ply tire so if you're dead-set on 14-ply you need a larger tire; the Provider ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range G (4,080 lbs at 110 psi) # PRG80235. If the 10-ply has a high enough weight rating I say so with the 10-ply so you aren't making your trailer ride really rigid due to really stiff tire sidewalls.
Attached are review videos of each for you to check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Provider ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range G
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Radial Tire
- Load Range G
- 235/80-16
- 16 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Taskmaster
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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
more information >
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