Tallest Trailer Tire Size for 15" Wheels

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What is the tallest trailer tire that will fit a 15x6 wheel ?? 5 on 41/2

asked by: WAYNE A

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There are really only two standard trailer tire sizes for 15" wheels, 205/75-15 and 225/75-15 with the latter being the taller option (28.4" diameter x 8.9" wide vs. 27.3" diameter x 8.1" wide). I recommend the Karrier ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire part # AM10256 for this which is a radial tire with load range d rating. It will be almost an inch taller than a 205/75-15.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 2

The difference in tire diameter will be an additional 2-1/2 inches going from the 225/75-15 which measure 28.4 to the 235/80-16 which measure 30.9 inches. As a general rule of thumb the minimum safe distance between front and rear tires on the same…

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Answer 3

It depends on how much clearance you currently have around your wheels. Ideally, you should have 3 inches minimum clearance between your fender and your wheels and an inch minimum between your sidewall and trailer frame/wall. As your wheel size…

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Answer 4

If you can read me the serial number on the axle I can then call the manufacturer, Dexter, and find out the weight capacity but if not you can measure the diameter and use the chart below to determine axle capacity. The "P16" is the plant…

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Answer 5

Thanks for the information! Based on the information you provided my contact at Dexter was able to confirm that you have a 3500lb axle with a 94.5" hub face to hub face measurement and an 81" spring center to spring center measurement. For…

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Answer 6

The largest tire we offer that will fit on a 15" trailer wheel is a 225/75-15 which measures 28.4" diameter x 8.9" wide so you will need to make sure you have room(4"-6" from top of tire to bottom of fender). The best option…

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Answer 7

Light truck tires (LT) are sometimes used in RV applications but generally not on utility trailers. Light truck tires are a type of passenger vehicle tire and as such they are not built with as thick of a sidewall as trailer tires. A thicker sidewall…

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Answer 8

In order to upgrade from a 6 on 5-1/2" bolt pattern to a 8 on 6-1/2" bolt pattern on a Dexter 6K Axle you'll need the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly part #42866UC3-EZ. The Dexter 5,200 lb - 7,000 lb axles all have the same size…

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Answer 9

Based on what you mentioned it sounds like you are in need of a 12 inch brake assembly set like the etrailer set part #AKFBBRK-7-D. This is a hydraulic drum brake set that is free-backing which means that your surge brakes won't activate when…

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Answer 10

We do have 12 inch drum brake assemblies that are designed for surge brakes like the part #AKFBBRK-7-D that is Dacromet coated and comes with a left and a right hand assembly.

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Answer 11

The 1" Long Black Torx Wall Liner Screw #WLS100 is the best option for the plywood installation. These screws are fine thread and made for metal studs. They have a tapping edge but often a starter or pilot hole should be drilled. You can then…

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Answer 12

You will need four each of the Sealed, 6-1/2 inch Oval LED Trailer Stop, Turn and Tail Light, 48 Diode, item #STL70RB, Rubber Grommet for 6-1/2 inch Oval Trailer Tail Lights, item #A70GB, and either the Straight 3-Wire Pigtail, item #A45PB or the…

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