Tire question

[Tank178]

I purchased my camper from my aunt last year. The tires are about 5 years old and I know it is recommended to change your tires about this time. The tires on the camper are ST205 75D14. I called my local tire shop and they said they have ST205 75R14 radial tires. I am wondering if radial tires are ok to use on a TT. My TT is a 2005 Palomino Stampede 23SDSL with a dry weight of about 4100lbs or so. What is the difference between a "D" tire and a "R" radial tire. I am planning on replacing all 4 tires and the tire shop said they would give me the 5th (spare) tire for free. Any help is greatly appreciate- I am new to TTs. Thanks!

[Witch Doctor]

Originally Posted by Tank178

I purchased my camper from my aunt last year. The tires are about 5 years old and I know it is recommended to change your tires about this time. The tires on the camper are ST205 75D14. I called my local tire shop and they said they have ST205 75R14 radial tires. I am wondering if radial tires are ok to use on a TT. My TT is a 2005 Palomino Stampede 23SDSL with a dry weight of about 4100lbs or so. What is the difference between a "D" tire and a "R" radial tire. I am planning on replacing all 4 tires and the tire shop said they would give me the 5th (spare) tire for free. Any help is greatly appreciate- I am new to TTs. Thanks!

They would work the radials, the "D" should be the rating never heard of a R. Have the tire people explain it and by the best that will fit. What tires did he say he wants to put on brand name?

[DreiHunde]

I know on my utility trailer had 205 75D14 tires (The "D" denotes diagonal or bias ply vice a radial construction) and I switched to a ST205 75R14 load range C with no issues....but that's a utility trailer.
I would wiegh your camper to make sure you get the right load range, but you shouldn't have any problems!

[DreiHunde]

This explains the "D" a little better.....
ST205/75r14 Trailer Tire Vs. a ST205/75D14 | etrailer.com

[Tank178]

Originally Posted by gljurczyk

They would work the radials, the "D" should be the rating never heard of a R. Have the tire people explain it and by the best that will fit. What tires did he say he wants to put on brand name?

The tire brand is AutoGrip and they are the same load range "C". About $425 mounted/ balanced for all 5 tires. Basically it was buy 4 and he was throwing the spare in for free.

[Happy Vibe]

I don't know Autogrip. Looked up reviews and they sell car tires in Europe and people called them dangerous. They look like a cheap Chinese brand.

[Witch Doctor]

Originally Posted by Tank178

The tire brand is AutoGrip and they are the same load range "C". About $425 mounted/ balanced for all 5 tires. Basically it was buy 4 and he was throwing the spare in for free.

I have never heard of them but that means nothing. That's pretty cheap. I would go with a known brand myself.....

[comfun1]

I buy a brand that is common across the US, that way I can buy a matching replacement while traveling if need be. ( And it has happened to me.)