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    Posted: 18 Aug 2017 at 4:53pm
I just bought the new Goodyear Endurance  Tires on E-bay (ST215/75R 14) $109.20 each, I bought 2. Load Rate D- 65 lb's. I did not put them on yet, I'm back in Arizona with the temp of 105 +, I'll wait till it gets cooler. I just got back from a 10,000 trip in my RP-180, the only problem was I blew the cheap China converter in it when my wife turned on the convection oven the very first time, why, I don't know, stopped at the west coast factory(R-pod) in Dallas, Oregon, they also couldn't figure it out either.
So I bought a 55 amp after market converter and put in in. Problem solved.
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Posts: 49 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Aug 2017 at 5:00pm
As far as the tires on the RP-180 are still, great tread, but I didn't like the sidewalls, they seamed  to sag a little more than I liked, that's why I bought the Goodyear tires. Good Reports, and tougher sidewalls. And on E-bay  the shipping was free.HOPE I like them when I put them on. 
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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.  
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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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Posts: 47 		Direct Link To This Post 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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Posts: 34 		Direct Link To This Post 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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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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Posts: 63 		Direct Link To This Post 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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Max pressure on my Endurance tires is 80 PSI
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Posts: 162 		Direct Link To This Post 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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Posts: 3419 		Direct Link To This Post 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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