POPULAR ALTERNATIVE TIRE SIZES
For an equivalent size, a HIGHER load range tire can always be substituted:
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ST225/75R15 LR D Marathon substituted for ST225/75R15 LR C Marathon
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Match inflation pressure to load carrying requirements using load and inflation tables
Some manufacturers use slightly different size designations. Popular RV tire size equivalents:
235/80R22.5 = 245/75R22.5
255/80R22.5 = 265/75R22.5
275/80R22.5 = 295/75R22.5
CONVERTING FROM 8R19.5 TO 225/70R19.5:
Many RV owners are converting from 8R19.5 to the newer, more popular 225/70R19.5 size. In most cases this can be done successfully. The following guidelines should be consulted to determine if this conversion can work for you. Before making a final decision to convert, we recommend contacting your local Goodyear RV tire retailer to verify that all considerations have been met.
Advantages = more even wear, improved stability
Conversion Checklist (8R19.5 to 225/70R19.5 only):
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Check with the vehicle manufacturer to ensure approval of the tire/wheel clearance and fitment
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Verify that rim width is compatible to run the 225/70R19.5
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A wider minimum dual spacing is required and should be confirmed
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Due to a tire diameter and static loaded radius difference there will be an increased number of revolutions per mile which will mean that the vehicle speedometer and odometer will read approximately 2.5% high. Because the difference in RPM is less than 3%, however, no changes to gearing would generally be required.
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Size |
Type |
LR |
RIM |
Min. Dual Spacing |
Width |
Tire Diameter |
Static Load |
RPMs |
Speed |
|
Load & Inflation |
|
Single |
Dual |
|
|
8R19.5 |
G159 |
F |
5.25, *6.00, 6.00RW, 6.75, 6.75RW |
9.1 |
7.9 |
33.1 |
15.6 |
628 |
75 |
3500 lb @ 110 psi |
3375 lb @ 110 psi |
|
225/70R19.5 |
G670 RV |
F |
*6.00, 6.00RW, 6.75, 6.75RW |
9.7 |
8.6 |
32 |
14.9 |
644 |
75 |
3640 lb @ 95 psi |
3415 lb @ 95 psi |
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*Measurements based on this rimmed width.