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    Posted: 17 Aug 2017 at 11:36am
I have a 2015 179 with around 10,000 miles on original equipment ST205/R75 "class C" tires. My max loaded weight is 3800#. I have ran these tires at between 38 & 45 PSI, this is below the recommended 50 PSI. I did this believing that I was getting a softer ride? I have worn the tread on the outside of the tires to the point of replacement. What are thoughts of my lower PSI decision? What are thoughts of purchasing  load range "D" instead of "C" ? Any tire brand recommendation? TCMich   
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I would definitely replace.  We put 22,000 miles on the originals, kept the pressure at 50 PSI and the tread still looked great.  The problem was that the tires were 6 years old so we replaced with and set of class C tires same as the originals in size, ST205/R75/R14.  We got the Hartland tires (through recommendations from friends) at the Tire Factory just across from the Mall on US-31 S a few miles north of Chums Corners.  Am sure you know where it is.  Lot of previous discussion with the D rated tires, I will probably do that next time I purchase.  My 177 is quite light, 2400 empty.  The discussion usually revolves around travel speed as the D rated tires are rated at a faster speed for safety's sake, than the C tire.
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Go with D rated, I read the newest version runs at 85 PSI, I used Carlisle's and I'm happy with performance. you have to buy new anyway, best to upgrade.
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Aug 2017 at 5:43pm
D rated tires will run at 65psi. The pressures are part of the rating. All C rated tires run at 50 psi for max capacity, D rated at 65psi, and E rated at 80psi. If you going to run them under pressure, it affects their load carrying capacity, and in the vein of the OP's statement of how he runs them and why, going up in ratings gets you STIFFER sidewalls, which he seems to think is an issue. Running them under pressured will also cause "wallow" besides improper tread wear.
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+1 Mark, I can't remember where on this forum someone said the Carlisle's were rated at 85, but they did. I know my D tires are 65 PSI.
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Originally posted by mcarter

+1 Mark, I can't remember where on this forum someone said the Carlisle's were rated at 85, but they did. I know my D tires are 65 PSI.


They could have meant 85 mph.. In the old days, all ST tires were rated at 65mph max speed, but, the times, they are a'changin'.. Our C's are rated at 75mph... I know I have seen some with at least an "M" rating for speed, or 81mph... Not that we should be towing at those speeds..
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Reasonable answer - Thanks.
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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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I've got ST225/75R/14's on my 2015 178.

To get a D rated tire I need to get a 15" diameter /R15. The extra inch does not appear to be an issue to me but I'd like to see if anyone has any thoughts or concerns about this.

Costco sells Greenball tires that on their site are reviewed good. I find Costco to be very reliable in their choice of quality products which is why I'd consider them over the local Firestone. The R15D is $65.99 and the R14C is $61.99. The price is not a consideration, my safety and towing is.

Any thoughts?
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I have a 2015 178 that has 14" D rated Carlisles on it. Very popular tire. Not sure I'm following why you have you have a 15" tire.
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