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TEDDY
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Topic: Tire discussion Posted: 28 Oct 2017 at 10:27pm |
Running any tire at less than rated pressure allows the side walls to flex more the a they should ...... This weakens the tire and can lead to premature failure.
You are safer doing what the specs say to do!
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Teddy
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mcarter
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Posted: 28 Aug 2017 at 4:37pm |
Sorry, I have D rated tires at 65 psi. Also underinflated tires heat more. Under inflating tires at the cold point does NOT prevent heat, it aids it. Best to look at your tire rating and inflate to the cold pressure rating, when the tires are cold, which means for most of us, before you begin the trip.
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Mike Carter
2015 178
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mcarter
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Posted: 28 Aug 2017 at 4:23pm |
The cold PSI accounts for tire heat and expansion, E rated tires are at 65 not 50. I have E rated tires, I inflate to 65, no issues.
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Mike Carter
2015 178
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riotkayak284
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Posted: 28 Aug 2017 at 3:53pm |
Always follow manufacturers recommendations on the vehicle. On the POD it is 50PSI/Cold.
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Winterpod
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Posted: 28 Aug 2017 at 3:17pm |
Max pressure on my Endurance tires is 80 PSI
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eye95
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Posted: 28 Aug 2017 at 2:32pm |
I try to avoid ragged-edging. I inflate to pressures recommended for the trailer, which should be lower than the max psi the tires can handle.
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2017 178 The "eye-Pod"
2011 Nissan Titan
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GlueGuy
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Posted: 28 Aug 2017 at 2:27pm |
I think you need allow some space for the tires to heat up. You should check and inflate them when cold. And allow 5-10 psi for expansion.
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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River
2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost
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Winterpod
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Posted: 28 Aug 2017 at 10:30am |
I put Goodyear Endurance 225 r75 15 on my 178HRE in April. Inflated to 60 psi. These are E rated tires The pressure has been at 60 every time I have checked them. Over 3000 miles so far. I would buy these tires again
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Tim
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Posted: 28 Aug 2017 at 9:47am |
Just had Goodyear Endurance 205 75 R14 put on my 178. When I got home I checked the psi and was surprised to see they were at 45 psi. I talked to Goodyear drectly and he said it's not recommened to inflate the tire to its maximum psi. That the tire "has a way bigger chance of blowing out". According to all I've read here, 65 psi is the preferred way to go. Just want to be sure you all agree! Thanks as usual for all your guidance...
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2019 Coachman RBS192
2014 178 (sold)
2018 Silverado 1500 4X4
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Hayduke
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Posted: 19 Aug 2017 at 2:04pm |
Originally posted by Wood River Pod
My 2017 HRE 179 came with Westlake 235 75 15's. They are C rated tires. I want to upgrade to D rated. But I can't find 235 trailer tires anywhere. Due to my steep incline driveway, my pod with the 235's just barley gets me up the drive. I'm afraid if I go with 225's I'll need to lay down boards or scrape my way up the drive. Anyone have any recommendations? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks |
Just replaced our original tires that are the same size as yours. The local Discount Tire sold us these: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/pathfinder-sport-s-at/p/33395 Not trailer tires, but so far they're doing the job.
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2012 177 HRE
2017 Tacoma Double Cab
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