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Hi all,

Im after some advice if poss. I've got a Regal LSR 1800 (2.3l VP version)..

we had some nice weather this weekend, so decided to take her out, but when I got there, one of the tyres was flat... upon investigation, it looks like the valve had blown, but the rim had fallen awkwardly on the rubber, so Im thinking of updating both wheels with some new ones.

problem Im having though is that the tyres that are on there are US format ST225/75/R15 D loading,

The advice Im after is what UK equivalent I should be replacing them with ?

I found the following on black circles, but Im not 100% sure about them.

http://www.blackcircles.com/catalog...25&profile=75&rim=R15&speed=Any&tyre=18307016

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Cheers
Damon
 
You can buy 225/75/15 tyres quite easily, but you need to get the correct load rating. Is your trailer a single or twin axle? What is the gross weight of the trailer? With these two bits of info you can work out the load rating required.

If you want to change the wheels as well, you will need to know the stud pattern. see here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_sizing

You should then be able to source some suitable wheels from a trailer supplier.
 
Hi thanks for the response.

its a braked single axle with roughly 1900kgs gross weight (I think - I know the boat weight, but not sure about the trailer on it's own).. I've attached a pic.

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Wow, that's quite a load on a single axle. If that is the case, you will need tyres with a load rating of at least 106.

Commercial tyres designed for vans is probably the way forward, any rating number higher than 106 will also be fine.
 
Yeah, I thought that .

The ones Im looking at are 110 loading, which looks like its around 1060kg .

I guess I'll not pull it too far until I feel more confident they are ok.

Thanks for your help !
 
with that weight on a single axle, you need the highest ply rate you can get (its 8 iirc)
this specifies not only the weight, but also the speed you can drive.

I would bring the wheels to a official tire fitter, and explain what they are used for,
they can advice and offer the correct tyres accordingly.

remember, rubber tyres will age, even when not done many miles
you need to replace tyres every 7 to 8 years at the max,
don't compromise on this.
don't asc how I know this ;-)
 
I know what you mean... I've had it for 3 years and never changed them... could be 10 years old for all I know.
Dont mind spending the money, but tyres arent my thing, so want to make sure the right ones get fitted.
 
225/75-17 isn't a common size these days. Look for 225/70-17 instead and you'll find Yokohama Geolandar at plenty load index and some GBP 85 each + fitting.

Is this a US trailer with MOT? Else (as most common) your use will formally be restricted and demands on tyres accordingly low.
 
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