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05-13-2019, 05:57 PM
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15" tire upgrade
Have a 2012 Rockwood fifth wheel 8288ws with 15" tires. Be possible to upgrade to 16" tires? Thanks.
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05-13-2019, 08:15 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: NE Florida
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15" tire upgrade
If you have clearance then yes. There are E rated 15” tires available. I have a friend that runs 15” E rated Maxxis tires year after year with no problems.
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05-14-2019, 06:49 AM
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Junior Member
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15" tires
I want to upgrade the size because a camping buddy of mine has a longer and heavier trailer and it tows better with the 16" tires. Be cheaper than buying a new trailer, but there is nothing out there we like.
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05-14-2019, 08:01 AM
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Location: NE Florida
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Then depending on brand, you could go from a 28 1/2” tall 15” to a 31” tall 16” tire. I’ve had trailers with 2” clearance without problems.
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05-14-2019, 08:06 AM
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Pickin', Campin', Mason
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: South Western PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike St-Pierre
I want to upgrade the size because a camping buddy of mine has a longer and heavier trailer and it tows better with the 16" tires. Be cheaper than buying a new trailer, but there is nothing out there we like.
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What brand, size and load range tires do you currently have on your trailer?
Larger diameter tires isn't the only factor in "Towing better."
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05-14-2019, 08:44 AM
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Grammar Pedant
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Frederick, CO
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15" and 16" tires are incredibly small. I think I have a bigger tire than that on my wheelbarrow. It will be dangerous and I doubt you could even find an accommodating wheel that mounts to your axles! 
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05-14-2019, 08:48 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 67L48
15" and 16" tires are incredibly small. I think I have a bigger tire than that on my wheelbarrow. It will be dangerous and I doubt you could even find an accommodating wheel that mounts to your axles! |
Have you checked YOUR tires? My Mini Lite has ST205/75R14, i.e., 14" tires. I'd be surprised if FR has increased them to 16" or better.
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05-14-2019, 09:03 AM
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Grammar Pedant
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rockfordroo
Have you checked YOUR tires? My Mini Lite has ST205/75R14, i.e., 14" tires. I'd be surprised if FR has increased them to 16" or better.
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I have! Like you, I have 26" tires. I couldn't imagine running 15 or 16" tires. 
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05-14-2019, 09:14 AM
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Pickin', Campin', Mason
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: South Western PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 67L48
I have! Like you, I have 26" tires. I couldn't imagine running 15 or 16" tires. |
Quote:
Originally Posted by rockfordroo
Have you checked YOUR tires? My Mini Lite has ST205/75R14, i.e., 14" tires. I'd be surprised if FR has increased them to 16" or better.
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I'm guessing we are being told in a 'tongue & cheek' way the OP should have possibly stated wheels and not tires when discussing 15" & 16" 
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05-14-2019, 09:33 AM
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Don't know about anyone else, but I want to see a picture of this wheelbarrow with tires bigger than a ST205/75R14. 
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05-14-2019, 10:41 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 5picker
I'm guessing we are being told in a 'tongue & cheek' way the OP should have possibly stated wheels and not tires when discussing 15" & 16" |
I think you're right. Only place I've seen "tires" discussed vs "wheels" is on car forums; I suspect "most" of us assumed he meant wheels.
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05-14-2019, 01:25 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
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Tires
They are Good Year 225/75/15 load range "C"
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