I'm in the process of replacing the OEM ST205/75R15 "C" Mission tires on my 22H Nash with
Maxxis ST225/75R15 "D's". Will increase load capability of ea tire from 1820 to 2540 lbs. Much more margin. The 205's were probably adequate for our 5000 lb rolling weight 22H but I think they are pretty marginal for a 6000 lb plus TT even with the hitch taking 10% of the weight. The 225's are 1" taller (26.25 vs 27.3") and 7/8" wider (7,875 vs 8.75) in my case.
Be sure your 205 rims (typically 5') are ok for a 225 which typically takes a 6" rim and 15 more psi. I upgraded to 6" rims as well but probably could have gotten by with the 5" OEM rims.
BTW another route for you to go is that both Denham and Carlisle both make a 205 "D" rated tire, in fact I believe Carlisle even makes an "E" rated 205 ST tire. A "D" rated 205 won't get you to the 2540 lb rating of the 225 but will get you in the 21xx lb range an improvement from the "C" 205 of 1820 lbs. And the Denham is a good tire.............
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Thanks for the pictures. That is exactly what I thought they would do. I'm taking mine in later this month with a list of things that need to be fixed. This is probably the biggest problem. After being aware of this problem we have noticed that it is rubbing at all four points. Mainly it rubs when going in or out of driveways or when ever the trailer is off kilter a little. I plan on emptying everything out this week including the water just to see what the difference is.
Do you notice any difference in towing or handling with it raised up 2"?
Kent & Kim
Southern California
2008 Springdale 267BHLGL
2003 Ford F250 CC LB 4x2 V10
Thanks for the pictures. That is exactly what I thought they would do. I'm taking mine in later this month with a list of things that need to be fixed. This is probably the biggest problem. After being aware of this problem we have noticed that it is rubbing at all four points. Mainly it rubs when going in or out of driveways or when ever the trailer is off kilter a little. I plan on emptying everything out this week including the water just to see what the difference is.
Do you notice any difference in towing or handling with it raised up 2"?
It seems that it could be a bit more suirmy, but that could also be because I am looking for a problem.
Overall I am happy with the lift and new tires. My biggest gripe is the steps are now higher and I have to cary blocks for the stabilizers.
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