tires

Originally posted by Maureen4664 I searched the forums for 'tires' but couldn't find what I was looking for, so I am starting this new thread.  For reasons too tedious and embarrassing to explain, I need to replace the tires on my week-old 180.  Since my bucket list trip is scheduled to begin on 5/14, I need them fast. I am considering replacing my 205/75R/14 C-rated tires with D rated tires.  The only ones I can find online that are D rated in this size (none of my local dealers had any tire like this) are Kenda Karriers.  If I don't do this, I am thinking of Greenball Towmasters because my local Costco has them.  They are C-rated, however.  So my questions are:1.  Can anyone educate me about the quality of Greenball or Kenda tires? 2.  Is it a good idea to replace with the D rated rather than the C rated tire?  (The cost difference between the Kenda and the Greenball is only $14.)3.  Has anyone had experience with TrailerTiresandWheels.com in Edon, OH.  (They sell the Kenda tires for $148 for a pair.  Etrailer charges $199/pair.)Thanks for reading this far!  Thanks for any counsel you can offer!  Thanks for helping me organize my thinking by writing this all down!Maureen

I just purchased new tires (4) for my camper 3 weeks ago. I purchased Carlisle tires at Discount Tire ( in other parts of the country, it may be called "America's Tire" - I think.) My tires are the same ST205/75/14R Load range C.

I did a post a while back on tires:

Tire posts

Here is some info from Discount Tire that I think good:

Discount Tire link

So, to answer you questions.........

1. I didn't buy either of the brands mentioned. My camping neighbor gave Goodyear Marathon tires a solid thumbs down.

2. I don't think going with a Load D tire would hurt anything but, may give you a rougher ride. You will need to keep them inflated to 80psi (I think). Check with your tire dealer. It is generally recommended to stay with what came on your unit from the factory.

3. No experience with tires from either.

The tires I purchased were $92 each, plus lifetime spin balance, plus lifetime any hazard failure/puncture, recycling fee and sales tax. Mounting and new valve stems were included.

I am not sure what would happen if you were to put Load range D tires on the Pod and leave the spare as a Load range C. Ask a reputable dealer. You may need to replace the spare, also, with a Load D.

Also, IMHO - have the tires balanced. In short, because of the same reasons we have it done on our tow vehicles.

Originally posted by CharlieM I like the idea of load range D on the 180.

I think I do too, Charlie. A loaded 180 is kind of pushing hard on a Load C tire. The 180's are a little longer and heavier than my Coleman. If buying new, I'd definitely consider it.

Great! If I were in your position, I'd go with a Load D tire. But, I'm reluctant to recommend ( to someone else) against what the mfg. recommends.

I need to correct something above...the Load D needs 65psi, I think. Be sure to ask the installer. Good luck!

Sorry, the air we breathe is 79% nitrogen.  Not hitting the caps key added a lot of nitrogen!!
Vann

Thanks, Vann!  I had no idea valve stems were made of plastic!  Only because Costco fills my tires with nitrogen did I know about that.  (And I looked right at 795 nitrogen and saw 79%.  I don't know whether I'm unobservant or my brain is good at automatic translation.)