Tire Replacement - Event Date: 05 Apr 2021

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   I had my local tire dealer install and balance mine. I went with the GY Endurance tires as well. I pulled the wheels off in the driveway and carried them in for the tire replacement. Didn't want to mess with towing and finding a place to park, plus I'm not sure I want them jacking up my camper. 

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Colonel Podder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 25 Sep 2020 Location: Lexington, SC Online Status: Offline Posts: 68	Post Options Post Reply Quote Colonel Podder Report Post Quote Reply Calendar Event: Tire Replacement Posted: 04 May 2021 at 10:46am
	I had my local tire dealer install and balance mine. I went with the GY Endurance tires as well. I pulled the wheels off in the driveway and carried them in for the tire replacement. Didn't want to mess with towing and finding a place to park, plus I'm not sure I want them jacking up my camper.
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offgrid Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290	Post Options Post Reply Quote offgrid Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 04 May 2021 at 10:25am
	I purchased pre mounted 15 inch tires and wheels Eastern Marine and installed them at home. The savings in cost of mounting nearly paid for the larger wheels and I sold my old wheels and tires on CL and was ahead. No one wants old dismounted tires but there is a market for mounted ones. The tires are Loadstar LRD's and both tires and wheels have 2500 lb ratings. Yes wheels are also load rated, and you are only as good as your lowest spec. I think the problems folks have had with Chinese tires are largely due to underspec'd OEM tires rather than brands. The 15 inch 2500 lb rated tires made a huge difference. You do need a lift kit for fender clearance with the larger wheels, if you don't already have one.
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Pod People Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1088	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pod People Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 04 May 2021 at 9:14am
	Some people order tires and have them installed at a local shop. Others buy tires locally. Personally, I use the same tire/auto mechanic shop that services my other vehicles. they ordered Goodyear Endurance tires, balanced and installed them and I am happy. I think it is important to balance the tires on any high speed trailer. I also think tires are vital on a single axle. I have had various cheaper tires, Maxxiis and finally the Goodyears. There is no question in my experience that the Goodyear tire is the stiffest, smoothest running tire that I have used. It stays inflated without losing air between trips, has adequate tread, a D load rating and has served me well. Other pod owners have had success with other brands, particularly Carlisle. Find out what is available locally and develop a relationship with a local dealer. Good luck-safe travels Vann
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MikeP Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 06 Jul 2018 Location: louisville ky Online Status: Offline Posts: 26	Post Options Post Reply Quote MikeP Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 04 May 2021 at 8:59am
	Hi folks. Tires on my 179 are worn and needing replacements. Just curious if most buy the tires somewhere and replace themselves or is it best to take it in so they can be balanced etc.? I have a good enough jack to do myself but I was unsure about the balancing aspect and/or anything else the shop would do that I might not think of. Appreciate any thoughts.
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