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Old 05-12-2015, 07:41 AM   #15
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Here is an intresting conversion calculator. https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc?tires=235-85r16-225-75r16
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I ordered rims today. Does anyone have a favorite tire brand? My tire guy is recommending Pro Meter trailer tires. I have read of people going with LT truck tires.
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What size rims?
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I ordered 16x6 steel rims. Nothing fancy just something to hold the donut.
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With 16" rims, you can go with name brand LT load range E, Made in the USA tires and travel with confidence.

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Thanks. If I can find someone who makes a LT 245 in a 70 E that would give me a little more room. I think I can handle the width no prob. I appericiate all the help..
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Going to a 16" wheel is a good move for that size trailer.
Your OEM ST D tires 2540 lbs capacity which had plenty of reserve a 10160 lbs total.
I would go with the LT225/75-16 E at 2680 lbs capacity which gives you more at 10720 lb capacity for around a 20 percent reserve capacity. The tire is a 29"-29.2" diameter tire.
All the major LT tire makers have this size which is common on many one ton DRW trucks so finding one on the road will be no problem.
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I would get an good commercial truck tire. Duris by Bridgestone, XPS Rib by Michelin. They are all steel carcass and are suited for campers/trailers. You will pay a little more but they are worth it. I use the XPS under my 20k Teton. I have 3 axles.
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