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Kahunajuice
06-04-2014, 10:44 PM
I have a triple axle trailer with tire size ST205/75R14, so with that being said my question is, is it possible to change them over to ST225/75R15? Has anyone done this?

Stainless
06-05-2014, 04:46 AM
First I would see what diameter the 15" are to make sure there is clearance. You could cut some discs out of cardboard and jack the trailer up a bit to mock the new height.

Personally, I would stay with the smaller tire if they have enough load rating bc you will have to back the trailer deeper into the water to load and unload boat.


CH3NO2

K-034
06-05-2014, 05:18 AM
I have a triple axle trailer with tire size ST205/75R14, so with that being said my question is, is it possible to change them over to ST225/75R15? Has anyone done this?

Unless you change the wheel also the R is the rim size, right now you have a 14" rim and the tires you want are for a 15" rim, I personally think the smaller tires look better

Stainless
06-05-2014, 05:40 AM
Talking 14" wheels...if load rating is the concern you could replace with 215's and get approximately 200 lbs more capacity per tire, that's what I did. That's substantial given you have 6 tires.
Another thing is be careful you don't alter the offset if you change wheels, they could rub inside or stick out too much on outside.


CH3NO2

Kahunajuice
06-05-2014, 05:39 PM
Thanks to everyone who replied.