205x75x15 LR D

[Padgett]

I am looking at replacement tires and while I see that many need a lift kit to go from 14s to 15s I really don't want to raise the coach. OTOH a 205x75x15 LR D tire is common, only about a 1/2" taller (1/4" less wheel well clearance), and a load rating of 2,150 lbs per tire (vs 1870). It also allows 65 psi inflation (my TM has two tire inflation stickers, one for 50 psi and another for 55). AFAIK you are not supposed to inflate a "C" tire over 50 psi.

So the 205x75x15D looks to be a viable and available alternative. Has anyone used this without a lift kit ?

[Bill]

Padgett -

My '06 2720SL, built very close to when yours was built, came from the factory with a lift kit installed. Yours does not have it? If not, have you checked the 3-inch rule?

As we have seen in some of the Electrical threads, apparently TM was doing a bunch of fiddly things at that point. For example, I don't have a tongue light. But I had a real outlet near the converter by the back bed, rather than a blank cover plate. I didn't have an outlet by the sofa, so I added one myself. I had an outlet near the wall in the opening between the stove and the wardrobe (for a microwave, I guess) but that seemed like the most inconvenient place I could imagine, so I added one on the front apron.

And so it goes. The variation among units of the same year and model and build date makes things interesting.

Bill

[Redtail Cruiser]

My '07 2720 does not have a lift kit and the Maxxis 205-75-D-load 15's fit with no rubbing. I keep them at 60 psi.

[Padgett]

Do not know what the "3 inch rule" is, do you mean clearance between the top of the tire and the wheel well ? Mine is 2.5" with 215x75x14s. A 205x75x15 LR D would have about 1/4" less but much higher load rating. As you can see from the attachment in the earlier post 5757 was built in April 2006.

Really do not like to raise the CG of a trailer since it can increase sway so if needed I'll make a 1/2" plate which should be plenty.

Am going to change that blank outlet by the converter with a real one, also plan to add a LED indicator light. Can turn off by opening the 30A MAIN CB.

What does the pushbutton on the Winegard outlet do other than turn the light on and off, 12v supply is not affected.

[TrailManorMan]

Amplifies antenna

[Padgett]

Interesting. I do not know of many 12vdc televisions. Fortunately I have a broad selection of inverters from 80 to 1200W.

[Frenchy]

I recently bought some ST 14" tires from Etrailer that have a capacity of 2040 LBS each. They are Karrier ST 205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tires. You might want to look into them. Might not need to go to 15" tires.