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    Posted: 14 Jun 2020 at 6:56am
Since I am getting my new RPOD 190 this month.... sounds like first order to prevent blow outs is o replace the 2 factory tires.

Anyone know the size of the tires on it so I can order either ST or Goodyear Endurance Load range 'D'?

Also is everyone comfortable with 'Harsh Ride' associated with load range D and that it will NOT cause any issues with camper?

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Goodyear Endurance are ST tires. There are many options. Re being comfortable that D's won't cause too harsh a ride, the ride will be stiffer than with C's. But the C's just don't provide much margin in their load rating. E's are stiffer yet, but some think that those are overkill. It's a personal choice.

I'm not sure what wheels are coming on the new trailers at this point, and they used to use different sizes in the West and East so unless someone here knows for sure I'd suggest you look at what's actually on your trailer before you buy new tires.

Wheels have load ratings too, you're only as good as your weakest link. I had 14 inch wheels and replaced them with 15 inch wheels with a higher load rating with pre-mounted LRD tires I ordered online. Counting the savings from not having to have the new tires mounted locally and what I got for the old 14 inch wheels and tires on Craigslist I basically got the new larger wheels for free, and no trip to the tire shop required. In case you're interested this is what I bought. 
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Where do I find wheel load ratings?  
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Should be listed in the wheel online catalogs, otherwise you can call and ask. For example:
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That is the first place I've ever seen wheel load ratings.  I have looked at them for my car and SUV.  I ended up finding a set of the larger diameter OEM wheels from the premium trim and quit looking.  I had hoped there was a code on the wheel.   
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I think it’s probably safe to assume that the wheels that came with the trailer aren’t rated much higher than the OEM tires, if at all. Why would they be?
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I read somewhere in this forum where someone used regular splices to put back together the wiring that got ripped out of the existing splices and then just put some silicone around them, but I'd like to get as close back to factory as possible.  Does anyone know where to get the gel filled splices that FR uses for these?
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Only 'cause you couldn't buy something lighter?  :-)
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Originally posted by Tomtreas

I read somewhere in this forum where someone used regular splices to put back together the wiring that got ripped out of the existing splices and then just put some silicone around them, but I'd like to get as close back to factory as possible.  Does anyone know where to get the gel filled splices that FR uses for these?

I would use something like this
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Originally posted by Colt

Only 'cause you couldn't buy something lighter?  :-)



LOL Since the axles are rated at 3500, wheel and tire ratings higher than 1750 are going to be viewed as a waste of money from FR's perspective. Never mind that the axles seem to fail pretty gracefully (by becoming decambered) but a blown tire is a very serious problem if it happens at the wrong moment....
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