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    Posted: 22 Jun 2023 at 2:48pm
Originally posted by mjlrpod

I've been on both sides of this discussion. Should I go by the tires recommendations, or the trailer. The tire can be put on many different vehicles, and has a max of 80 psi. The camper has a recommended psi for it's specific intended use. They have a max weight that the camper and cargo should not exceed, and they determined that 65 psi max is good for that set up. 


Yes, agree!  If you max out the weight limit on the tire, you will be well over the weight limit for what your R-Pod can carry.
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That makes sense. 

Thanks. 
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I've been on both sides of this discussion. Should I go by the tires recommendations, or the trailer. The tire can be put on many different vehicles, and has a max of 80 psi. The camper has a recommended psi for it's specific intended use. They have a max weight that the camper and cargo should not exceed, and they determined that 65 psi max is good for that set up. 
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Quick update: 
2nd time we got lucky, tires made in 2023!
A quick question on tire pressure though, for Carlisle load E, the max psi on the tire says 80, the tires when I got them back from the tire store is around 60psi.(which seems to match with the Rpod tire setting). 
Which one should I follow? 
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I purchased tires for my R180 from Sam's Club.  The Toyo Open Country A/T were not in stock and had to be ordered.  Unfortunately, I let them install before looking at manufacture date.  They were already 2 years old. Lesson learn ... always exam date before they install.  I change ties at 6 years, because rubber oxidizes when exposed to air.
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fully agree, tire covers are definitely a must for the Rockies here.  
Got a pair already, just waiting for the new tires to put on :)
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+ 1  Good idea especially for those who camp or park their pod in sunny locations.
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When I installed my new Goodyear Endurance tires (replacing 7-year-old Westlakes that were on the R-Pod when I bought it last fall) I bought a pair of tire covers and slip them over the tires any time it's parked for more than one night. 
I'm assuming this will significantly reduce the UV exposure on the tires and hopefully eliminate that as a potential cause of premature failure. 
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Posts: 63 		Post Options Post Options   Quote renhui Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Jun 2023 at 7:26pm
Appreciate all the replies guys. 
I am glad I asked to get newer tires, and let's see how that will play out. 
I also looked at Goodyear, but they cost 20% more where I live (Calgary, Canada), I figured I'll give the Carlisle load E a try since it's also oftenly discussed here. 
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Tires, tires, tires!!

So many questions, so many options and even more opinions.

 Here’s my opinion, based solely on my experience.

I have had 2 RPods(173 and 179) since 2011.  During that time, I have had (in order) the original “China bombs”(Grand Ride) that came on the 173,  a set of Carlisles, a set of Maxxiis and 2 sets of Goodyear Endurance tires.  The last set of Goodyear Endurance were installed a month ago.

 We have used our RPods extensively-on multi week trips going from central NC to Florida at least 6 times, to Vancouver and west coast twice, to NY Adirondacks, to Michigan’s UP, Texas and southwest as well as many shorter trips around the southeast. Our trips have ranged from 3 months to long weekends.

 Each of the tires listed above were improvements from the previous brand. In every case, the older tires did not appear overly worn, cracked or abused. All of the tires except the original factory supplied set were always balanced prior to installation.

 I have had one blowout because of unavoidable road debris and DO NOT want to do that again!  That was not the fault of the tire and ANY tire can suffer this issue.

 It is my opinion that you cannot have too good of a tire.  I want the BEST tire available.

 My opinion after trying all of the above brands is that the Goodyear Endurance IS the best tire for my travel style and my RPod.  It has proven to me that it stays balanced, doesn’t leak , rides and tows smooth due to a stiffer sidewall and offers the best tread wear and service of any of the other brands that I have used.  I spent a total of $303.74 for the latest set 1 month ago at my local tire/auto shop.

 As to age, the Goodyear’s were replaced at 5 years even though they still appeared perfectly capable of continuing to be used safely.  My safety is not worth saving 1/6th ($50+/-)of the cost of a set of tires by waiting and gambling on another year of service.

 I would agree that traveling style (trip distance, pod weight, speed, temperature, etc) are all factors to be considered. For myself, Goodyear Endurance tires will be on my trailer for 5 years and then replaced with the same unless something better comes to the market.

Just my opinion

 Travel safe and often

Vann


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