Replacement Trailer Tire For 185/75R14 Tire

Question:

HI, I have a 1967 Spencer Sports Products Trailblazer camper trailer. The tires say 185/75R14 but something tells me this isnt the right size. Do you know what size tire it should be? Also, do you carry replacement rims for this? Im guessing the total length of the camper is maybe 12 foot in length. Rims are 5 on either 4.5 or 4.75? Thank you.

asked by: Daniel J

Expert Reply:

Your instincts are right because a 185/75R14 tire is a passenger tire and not a trailer tire. We don't have any way of knowing the original size of a tire is on a 1967 Spencer sports Trailblazer camper, but we do have similar sizes. A 185/75R14 measures 24.9 inches in diameter and 7.3 inches wide, so the closest we have in size to that is a ST185/80R13 tire that is 24.7 inches in diameter and 7.2 inches wide:

- Kenda Karrier ST185/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D # AM10208

The Kenda # AM10208 has a 1,710 lb capacity per tire, so you need to make sure the 3,420 lb total capacity for two tires is enough for your trailer.

As for the wheels, you need to verify if you have a 5 on 4-1/2" or 5 on 4.75" bolt pattern, which would be pretty uncommon but certainly possible. I have added a link below to a help article and printable template which shows you how to find this.

expert reply by: Kyle S