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    Posted: 29 Jun 2019 at 8:09am
Hi all, I want to replace my 113 108L tires for my 2019 1/2 rPod 190. Having trouble finding replacement options. Options for a better tire?  
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You’ll want to get ST (special trailer) tires. Since the 190 is a heavy rpod and you have 15 inch wheels I’d recommend 225 75 r 15 load range D tires which should have a load rating of 2500 lbs.
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Goodyear Endurance is currently the hive favorite..
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I just bought new tires. I asked the dealer if I should get goodyear endurance, or Carlisle. He said that goodyear just renamed the Maxim?? the endurance, and he didn't think its as good as carlisle. I put 2 Carlisle St 225 75R 15  radial trail HD  E rated tires. He told me that's the best tire to put on my RP 195. That's what he said, that's what I did.
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Any thoughts on the POWER KING TOW MAX 225 75R E?
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Jun 2019 at 9:24pm
Originally posted by mjlrpod

I just bought new tires. I asked the dealer if I should get goodyear endurance, or Carlisle. He said that goodyear just renamed the Maxim?? the endurance, and he didn't think its as good as carlisle. I put 2 Carlisle St 225 75R 15  radial trail HD  E rated tires. He told me that's the best tire to put on my RP 195. That's what he said, that's what I did.


He lied. Goodyear Endurance isn't a rebadged or renamed anything, it's an all new, made in the USA at Goodyear's own factories, tire. It's now the OEM on many new rigs, including Airstream, Lance, Oliver, and Bigfoot, among many. An E rated tire is probably to stiff a sidewall for a light weight trailer, D's would be plenty of head room with a less harsh ride, but that's a long and never ending debate.
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Posts: 5290 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 Jun 2019 at 3:52am
Originally posted by Gzeb

Any thoughts on the POWER KING TOW MAX 225 75R E?

+1 to Furpod, since a  225 75R 15 D rated tire is good for 2500 lbs you are already at about 40% over the max axle rating of an rPod. No need for the stiffer ride of E rated tires, your axle will throw in the towel way before D rated tires will. 

As to tire brand, I will stay out of that debate. I personally bought a lovely set of Lodestar "china bombs" and have been perfectly happy with them. LOL
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Anyone have experience with Greenball tires from Costco?
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Interesting, I will give that proper consideration next time I buy. I definitely prefer to buy american when possible, but at the time of purchase, HE was standing there telling me His version of the story. I'm sure he didn't lie on purpose (maybe he did) but I feel I at least left there with better tires than I got there with. As far as E rated, The 195 is 3500 pounds dry, thats 600 - 700 pounds more than most pods, and I pack rather heavy. I had D rated on my 172 and it seemed fine to me, so I figure E should run fine on a trailer that outweighs my 172 by 1000 pounds to start, not to mention the higher cargo capacity. I might be wrong, but with a single axle, I have only one chance for error. I try to make it the best chance I can. 
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