I used 15" Toyota steel wheels and LT tires from my pickup on my Airstream until I could upgrade. The combination worked fine for me.
The concern, I have learned, is whether the wheels are rated high enough to carry the weight of the trailer. The weight rating is often stamped on the rim itself.
I am now using 15" LT tires on my '49 Boles Aero. Since I very often travel off surfaced roads I prefer the LT tires.
You are right about the increased options with the 16" tires.
I have found that the "good" stock tires that the kids dump are quite often the original P rated tires. Garbage, as far as I am concerned. P rated tires do not hold up to the roads I travel.
I have checked and both my trailers can use the 16' wheel/tire combination. That will be my next upgrade.
Sam
The weight rating for wheels is especially important on single axle trailers. Those carry more weight per wheel than dual axle trailers.
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