Max tire/wheel size for 2003 2720

[tentcamper]

Does anyone know if you can go to a 15 inch wheel/tire on the 2003 -2720 without the lift mod? If so what would be the max size tire that would fit?

If the 15 inch does not have the clearance. What is the max 14 inch tire that will fit?

[TM Pilot]

Originally Posted by tentcamper

Does anyone know if you can go to a 15 inch wheel/tire on the 2003 -2720 without the lift mod? If so what would be the max size tire that would fit?

If the 15 inch does not have the clearance. What is the max 14 inch tire that will fit?

14" tire to 15" tire upgrade without lift kit on a 2003 - 2720?: Probably not. However, it may be best to answer your generic questions by first looking at a specific 2003 - 2720 and seeing what you have to work with. Sounds like you may have found one!

I know that the TM Dealer, The Car Show Inc., in Colorado Springs, CO charges about $215 to install the 2.5" lift kit. Many TM Owners have installed the lift kit themselves.

Use the "search" feature to find posts on these topics. There are many that already address these questions - at least to the degree to give you some generic answers. And by reading them you may discover additional issues you were not aware of that may impact your tire choices (i.e. if I upgrade to 15" tires, will my TM with a/c fit into my garage?).

[Keepcamping2013]

Originally Posted by TM Pilot

14" tire to 15" tire upgrade without lift kit on a 2003 - 2720?: Probably not. However, it may be best to answer your generic questions by first looking at a specific 2003 - 2720 and seeing what you have to work with. Sounds like you may have found one!

I know that the TM Dealer, The Car Show Inc., in Colorado Springs, CO charges about $250 to install the 2.5" lift kit. Many TM Owners have installed the lift kit themselves.

Use the "search" feature to find posts on these topics. There are many that already address these questions - at least to the degree to give you some generic answers. And by reading them you may discover additional issues you were not aware of that may impact your tire choices (i.e. if I upgrade to 15" tires, will my TM with a/c fit into my garage?).

I'm a new TM owner. I purchased a used 2004 TM 2720 with 14" wheel & tire. How can I tell if my unit has the 2 1/2 lift kit? Where can I order the lift kit if I need to.

[Bill]

Originally Posted by Keepcamping2013

ew TM owner. How can I tell if my unit has the 2 1/2 lift kit? Where can I order the lift kit if I need to.

Go to the very first forum on this board and find the thread by Bill Miller on the topic of retrofitting the lift kit.

Bill

[TM Pilot]

Originally Posted by Keepcamping2013

I'm a new TM owner. I purchased a used 2004 TM 2720 with 14" wheel & tire. How can I tell if my unit has the 2 1/2 lift kit? Where can I order the lift kit if I need to.

Here are a couple of pictures of the 2.5" lift kit. I just had it installed by the Car Show Inc. in Colorado Springs for approximately $215.

[ELM-JLM]

Did you see the kink in the copper line¿

[ShrimpBurrito]

Originally Posted by ELM-JLM

Did you see the kink in the copper line¿

Excellent catch; I had missed it. My guess is it goes to the water heater. I think I would be inclined to replace that entire line. Otherwise, if you cut out that section you'll have 4 new connections that will be spots for a leak, all exposed to road debris.

It's awfully close to the lift kit. Since you just had it installed, Mmght be worth just checking to see if there are any fresh marks on the line. In any event, it wouldn't be hard or expensive (parts wise) to replace. Just takes time.

Dave

[Keepcamping2013]

Thanks, My TM does have the lift kit.

[Frenchy]

I just bought some Kenda 14" (Karrier ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D) with a load capability of 2040 each at 65 psi.

http://www.etrailer.com/Tires-and-Wh...a/AM10235.html

[Bill]

It would be nice if there were a simple yes/no answer. But to continue TMPilot's response, tires from different manufactuers (and even different lines of tires from the same manuafacturer) have different dimensions. In other words, a 14-inch tire from one manufactuer won't have the same dimensions as a 14-inch tire from another. You need to know what the dimensions are for the tires you are considering. Once you know the dimensions, there are two rules of thumb to use.

1. The width of the new tires should not exceed the width of the old ones. The loaded width of a tire is part of its specification, and can be found online for the tire you are considering. This is a rule of thumb, and you might have 1/4 inch to play with, but not much more than that.

2. According to Dexter Axle, who makes the wheel and axle assembly for TMs, there should be 3 inches of clearance above the tire - between the tread and the wheel well liner - when the trailer is loaded. If you put on a larger tire, its loaded radius will likely increase, which decreases the clearance you have above the tire. But the difference between a 14-inch Marathon and a 15-inch Marathon, for example, is surprisingly small. Again, loaded radius is a spec that you can look up for the tires you are considering. This rule of thumb appears to have a lot of flexibility, since the max deflection of the suspension is only an inch or so (again, according to Dexter). So, many of us (including me) run with only 2 inches of clearance, and are quite happy.

So - it is time to get out your ruler, do some measuring, and then get on line. Hope this helps.

Bill