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I HAVE AN OLD CAMPER WITH 6.7/15/LT SIZE TIRES ON IT, WHAT SIZE TIRE WILL WORK FOR THAT SIZE?
I'M STUMPED! I CAN'T FIND TIRES ANYWHERE!
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Chris,
This is going to take some digging - and therefore, some time, but you can speed the process if you will look on the sidewall of the tires and tell me if it says something like "max load XXX at YY psi". Also check the tire size and write it EXACTLY as it says on the sidewall. I think you've "paraphrased" what is there and in this case, it would be helpful to get it exactly correct.
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barry,
the tires are so old I can't read the small numbers for the weight or psi, the tires are old workhorse 6.7-15 LT . that is the exact size on the tires, I beleive micheline made the workhorse tire. someone told me the size was 175-75-15 and it sounds right but you cant find that tire size anywhere!
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Chris,
In my digging, I found a 6.70R15LT. It's not exactly like the sizing configuration you wrote, so I'm a little unsure about this. I realize this may be a bit of a pain, but doing this wrong can have catestrophic results.
So let me tell you that my book says a 6.70R15LT Load Range C has a load carrying capacity of 1520# at 50 psi with a 95 Load Index. Do you find any of that on the sidewall?
Also, what is the make and model of vehicle we are talking about? Does the vehicle have a placard and what does it say?
answer expert,
the vehicle is a 14 foot, go-tag-along camper,
the camper fully loaded should only weigh 1600#
to 1800#
AnswerChris,
Is this a trailer?
If so, then there are 2 options I'd recommend.
The first is that there are many places that sell tires and wheels as a unit for trailers. Frequently these are bias ply tires and for trailers, this might be a better choice as they are less sensitive to aging than radials.
The other is find the smallest 75 aspect ratio 15" tire - probably a P205/75R15. This will fit on a 5" wide rim (I'll bet that's what you have.)
