Tires

I'm going to bump this post with updated info.  Etrailer now has Westlake replacements for the original stock HR trailer tires in ST235 75r15 size.  They still have the aggressive off road tread that is also highway acceptable.  They are load D, which increases capacity to 2,910 per.  Up from the original tire at Load C.  This may be the solution I've been looking for...  It only took a few years.  I wanted to share.

Originally posted by TheFornstars Have you looked for 30 X 9.50 R15? Will be slightly taller and wider. 1.11" taller and .25" wider. I have not owned my Pod long, but from my observation this might work. Maybe someone will chime in that has tried.

Are those available in an ST-type tire? A little poking around I did not find any that are trailer-rated.

I think the actual difference some tire guy gave me was 3/8s. But then he made the comment that with the higher ply tire, the sidewall wouldn't flex as much, so you make some of that up. Since the slope of my driveway made coming and going so difficult I couldn't spare to lose an 1/8th. Now that I have the axle risers it shouldn't be a problem. I think I'm going to have to say goodbye to the tread of the West Lakes and move into a better 225 tire.
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I have discussed the 15 inch Westlake CR 857+ ST 235 75/r15 tires that came on our 2017 HRE Green 179 several times on this forum.  I was always hesitant to replace the 235's with the only possible replacements, 225's.  Our driveway has a slope, and with the 235's I had to remove the rear stabilizer save-a-jacks to get up the driveway.  However, in February I installed the Lippert 3 inch risers.  What a difference.  Now I would not have a problem with the 225's. 

We just completed a 2,500 mile trip from Idaho down to Sedona, then up to Lee's Ferry, SLC, and finally home to Idaho.  I watched the tires closely.  The C rated tires have considerable flex.  Around the Vegas beltway in the heat, I'd even say "squishy" (technical term).  With our 179 loaded, the C rated tires are close to max.  I'd like to get a tire with a higher rating/ply.  This should make the sidewalls stiffer and better handle the weight.  I'm less concerned about speed.  65 is our max.  That said, I do like the aggressive tread on the Westlakes and the clearance the 235 provided.  I know it's only a 1/2 inch, but sometimes that's all you need.  Truth be told, I'm not taking it in anywhere I think I'll get close to the treads terrains potential.  

I have searched the internet for a higher rated ST 235 75r15 tire.  None exists.  Sometimes the Westlake tire on our pod is a unicorn and can't be found on the google machine.  The option is 225's or LT/passenger tires.  From my reading I have learned that passenger tires on a trailer is not a good idea. 

The tires held up on the road trip fine.  But honestly, they are the one issue I can't get off my mind.  Prove me wrong, I'd love to have another option that keeps the original size. 

By the way...the trip was awesome.  Driving down thought Nevada and up though Utah, never saw the same sights twice. 
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That's an all terrain tire on HREs, Google it, there is some comments.