Replacement Tires For a Tandem Axle Horse Trailer With ST205/85R15 Load Range D Tires

Question:

I have a horse trailer GVW of about 5000 pounds we use it for transferring cattle weighing anywhere from 600 pounds to 2200 pounds. It is a double axel trailer with worn out tires and I was wanting to purchase 5 Kenda tires load rating D. Presently, it has ST2058515s and they are not safe. What would be your recommendation? TY!

asked by: George

Expert Reply:

You are either going to need the Karrier ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire # AM10245 or Karrier ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire # AM10256. With your current 205/85R15 being a odd size you will want to measure to determine which size tires will work best for you.

The 205/85R15 is 28.7" in diameter and 8.1" wide.
The 205/75R15 is 27.1" in diameter and 8.1" wide.
The 225/75R15 is 28.3" in diameter and 8.9" wide.

The 225/75R17 is going to be the best option as long as you have enough clearance for the wider tires to fit and still have 1" of clearance on each side.

expert reply by: Bud M