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Topic: Tires made in China

Posted By: D&K Davis
Subject: Tires made in China
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2017 at 9:19am

So we picked up our new r179 a couple of weeks ago. This Weekend we are heading out on a 3,200 mile trip. The tires are loadrange D tires but that made in China makes me nervous. I am considering changing them out for a light duty truck tire with the same load range. I would use a Goodyear or Michelin, some name brand tire. What do you think, am I over reacting?

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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2017 at 9:42am

It boils down to what will make you feel comfortable while towing. We inspect our tires regularly and have had no problem with the tires that came on either of our rpods.

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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171

Posted By: JGnTX
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2017 at 10:38am

We just did a 2600 mile trip on our new 171. Gave the tires a good inspection afterward and found nothing to concern me. I'd say watch them carefully if you're concerned about them and later on when they do actually wear out replace them with a brand you feel more comfortable with. It may be that like me, you have had such lousy tires in the past you're a little gun shy about a long road trip. My issue was they were old tires on old campers and they didn't last… These are new tires give them a chance. Just my thoughts.

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The progression: Lift up camper - popup camper - Trailmanor - Backpack - 2016 R-Pod 171!

Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2017 at 4:13pm

Not sure what brand your tires are, but a plus to have the D rated tires. POD on.

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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Posted By: backin15
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2017 at 4:54pm

I wouldn't worry too much, most ST rated tires are made in China. Just replace them at around the 5 year mark.

I have been wondering if there is a reason we can't run LT rated tires? I know they aren't the best choice for a 2 axle trailer due to the side loads when turning, but is there a reason we can't use them on our single axle trailers?

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2015 179
2013 Xterra Pro 4X

Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2017 at 5:39pm

I don't think so. I think either STs or LTs are sufficient for single axle trailers. The smart folks tell me the STs are norm for dual axle trailers. I have Carlisle's and I believe they outsourced to China. They are good tires however. I don't see an issue with LTs and side scuff.

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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2017 at 8:00pm

Our first set of "C" rated tires gave us over 20,000 miles and even after that there was plenty of tread left on them but we replaced them because they were over 6 years old. We replaced that set with another "C" rated tire, Hartlands, last year.

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God's pod
'11 model 177
'17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost
Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake
"...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."

Posted By: ParPod
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2017 at 3:37pm

We just finished a 5,000 km trip on the tires that came with the Pod. Other than an annoying habit of losing air - couple of pounds every couple of days it seemed - no issues. We've had the dealership look at them but other than replacing one valve stem everything was reported to be good. I discovered during the couple of weeks we were travellling less and less places have air pumps and those that do want your Visa card to use it. I got a small compressor so should be the end of that problem.

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Bob&Margaret
2017 179
2016 Toyota 4Runner
2 sets of Golf Clubs