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submariner · 09-09-2014, 05:23 PM

I hope this is going to be an easy answer:
My current tires are 7.00x15 on aluminum rims.
What is the correct tires size I can use and what is recommended as well as inexpensive... I have to get 6 of them....
Thanks

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CBWELL · 09-09-2014, 05:44 PM

My local tire dealer found me Yokahama LT tires in 7.00x15. Have them on my 1976 with aluminum rims and am very happy. Not cheap, but well worth the money.

submariner · 09-09-2014, 06:01 PM

Don't 225x75x15 fit?

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submariner · 09-10-2014, 05:24 PM

probably be ordering tires tomorrow. seems like all 7.00x15 are pricey. therefore what alternative size could i get? thanks

r carl · 09-10-2014, 05:43 PM

RY215 Commercial Light Truck Tires | Yokohama Tire Corp.
These are high quality heavy duty tires. I have these on my camper. I expect 7 to 9 yrs out of them because they can be retreaded 3 times according to Yokohama, so that means they have a high quality casing.

HiHoAgRV · 09-10-2014, 05:53 PM

The good thing about a 34' is all of the tires! You can get 6 different styles and never have to worry about one particular make being a HUGE problem...Have troubles with Goodyear? just buy 1! Trailer Max? heck, get 1 of those!

Worst case, 1 style will give you trouble and then you will still have 5 others...

pretty easy, you know the old saying...

Don't put all of your eggs in 1 basket? well there ya go!

In all seriousness, I did see the Tire Rack had Marathons for $90 each on sale.

dbj216 · 09-10-2014, 05:55 PM

Hi Stefan I recently purchased tires for my 86 Limited. Tire shopping is confusing. But after reading several treads on tires here in the Forums, I decided to switch to 16" wheels. There are a lot more tire choices in the 16 wheel size than the 15s. I decided to go with a LT load range E tire. I now have extra load carrying capacity (that I will never use) and extra speed rating which I do use when passing a slower vehicle. The wheel and tire package was about $1700 total for six.

David

submariner · 09-10-2014, 05:57 PM

Unfortunately all 6 are bad.... Plus all 6 on my truck.. So I'm getting ready to order 12 tires .. Therefore cost is an issue... I don't mind the marathon, but what size?

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Lance M · 09-10-2014, 06:05 PM

For a triple axle I'd go with Yokohama Geolander LT215/75/15LRC. They are high quality and about $110 each from Tire Rack.

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submariner · 09-10-2014, 07:42 PM

Thanks for the info . Would a 225 tire fit as well ?

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Lance M · 09-10-2014, 08:04 PM

Yes. Actually the LT235/75/15LRC would be closer to the original 7.00x15 diameter, but about an inch wider.

perryg114 · 09-10-2014, 08:15 PM

I would go with the 235/75-XL15 which is a little bigger in diameter and a little wider. They are good for 1985lbs per tire so if your rig is less than 12,000 lbs you should be good. They do that at 50 psi not 80 psi so the ride is better and the grip is better. They are also less likely to blow out since they are a man rated tire. I am running BFGoodrich TA Longtrails. Michelin makes a tire in that size as well that is probably even better. If you go to a big box store tell them the tire are off a 1990 Suburban 4x4 and you have two of them and one only needs two tires. Otherwise you can get into a fight with the 20yr old punk at the Sam's club or Costco etc.

Perry

submariner · 09-11-2014, 04:33 AM

Thanks guys again for the info.. I will let you know, what I got..
One of the places I will check today is southern tire mart, they are nationwide and have a place here .. Plus they deal a lot with comercial tires , which will go on my truck...

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submariner · 09-11-2014, 10:21 AM

My local dealer offered me gladiator 225/75/15. E-rated 10 ply. They say they have so far the best experience on those . Online reviews seem to be good too. Anybody uses them ?

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Lance M · 09-11-2014, 11:05 AM

Gladiator Tires are one of the cheapest Chinese made ST tires available. I would never recommend any Airstreamer ever use an ST tire. Ever.

Do yourself a favor and get a set of LT235/75/15LRC tires.
Firestone
GoodYear
General
Yokohama
All tires above are less than $110 each from Tire Rack.

submariner · 09-11-2014, 11:29 AM

Thanks for the info... Could you possible explain why not to use an st tire ?

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perryg114 · 09-11-2014, 11:43 AM

Are those ST tires or what?

Perry

submariner · 09-11-2014, 11:46 AM

Yes they're st but have good reviews . Don't airstream come from the factory with st tires? ... Oh and I do not mind driving only 65

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Lance M · 09-11-2014, 12:21 PM

The ST tire has been discussed here to great lengths. I suggest you do some reading and make your own decision.
It is my opinion that ST tires are not the best choice for an Airstream. Airstream used Light Truck (LT) tires from the 40s to the late 70s. I have no idea what their reasons were for going to the ST tires.
Airstream does install 16" LT tires on new Eddie Bauer models as well as the new Classic.