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   <title>Replacing 14&quot; tires : +1. </title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=8600" rel="nofollow">offgrid</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 14486<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 31 Mar 2021 at 10:28am<br /><br />+1.]]>
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   <title>Replacing 14&quot; tires : No.  Just buy tires designed for...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=9899" rel="nofollow">Colt</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 14486<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 31 Mar 2021 at 10:18am<br /><br />No.  Just buy tires designed for the rim width you have so the internal stiffening works as designed and they don't try to roll off the rim!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://www.rpod-owners.com/smileys/smiley2.gif" border="0" align="middle" /> ]]>
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   <pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:18:11 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Replacing 14&quot; tires : Ok, I certainly get that you want...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=8600" rel="nofollow">offgrid</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 14486<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 27 Mar 2021 at 8:00pm<br /><br />Ok, I certainly get that you want to match tires and wheels, but to go to 15 inch tires you have to change wheels anyway, which is what I did. Since those are OEM on the West Coast rpods and I think in the Eastern ones now too, is there a problem I'm missing? ]]>
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   <pubDate>Sat, 27 Mar 2021 20:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Replacing 14&quot; tires :   Originally posted by offgrid Can...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=9899" rel="nofollow">Colt</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 14486<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 27 Mar 2021 at 6:36pm<br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><strong><em>Originally posted by offgrid</strong></em><br /><br /><br><br>Can you elaborate?<br><br>Note that lrd’s have stiffer sidewalls than lrc’s and the curvature is different too due to the higher tire pressures with the lrd’s. Also, as I understand it, Western rpods have always had 15 inch tires from the factory. <br><br><div></td></tr></table> <br></div><div><br></div><div>All tires have a design wheel width.&nbsp; Other widths are allowable within a range.&nbsp; The sidewalls are designed to have a mild "S" shape with buttresses in the bead and where the sidewall meets the tread to provide the stiffness the engineer wanted for its application.&nbsp; I chose 205 so the wheel width put the tire beads in the right position vs. the tread width, at least theoretically matching the design shape.&nbsp; Plus, I didn't need to go wider to increase my F.S.&nbsp; I hate to see sports cars with stretched sidewalls, besides goofy, it is not best for traction, or likely safety.&nbsp; A Dunlop engineer told me the optimum rim for handling was 85 - 90% of a tires tread width.&nbsp; The other side of that is a fat tire on a narrow rim.&nbsp; There, the buttresses are so distorted they can't do their job.&nbsp; <br></div><div><br></div><div>https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/5d/d1/b5/271c02538cb58c/US07757735-20100720-D00001.png<br></div>]]>
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   <pubDate>Sat, 27 Mar 2021 18:36:52 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Replacing 14&quot; tires :  Originally posted by ColtI kept...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=8600" rel="nofollow">offgrid</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 14486<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 26 Mar 2021 at 7:06pm<br /><br /> <table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><strong><em>Originally posted by Colt</strong></em><br /><br /><div>I kept the OEM size on the OEM rims so the sidewalls kept the design curvature and had their expected stiffness.  </div></td></tr></table> <br /><br />Can you elaborate?<br /><br />Note that lrd’s have stiffer sidewalls than lrc’s and the curvature is different too due to the higher tire pressures with the lrd’s. Also, as I understand it, Western rpods have always had 15 inch tires from the factory. <br /><br />]]>
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   <pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2021 19:06:38 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Replacing 14&quot; tires : I went with Carlysle ST205/75R-14...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=9899" rel="nofollow">Colt</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 14486<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 26 Mar 2021 at 4:31pm<br /><br /><div>I went with Carlysle ST205/75R-14 in Load Range D to get more load rating and higher speed rating.&nbsp; I kept the OEM size on the OEM rims so the sidewalls kept the design curvature and had their expected stiffness.&nbsp; there is not much detectable difference between the original tires and the Carlysles while towing, but I have greater margins on load and speed that makes me feel better.&nbsp; <br></div>]]>
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   <pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:31:49 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Replacing 14&quot; tires : the Goodyears are &amp;#034;D&amp;#034;...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1008" rel="nofollow">Pod People</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 14486<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 24 Mar 2021 at 8:49pm<br /><br /><div>the Goodyears are "D" range tires. and have adequate speed and weight ratings<br></div><div>most trailer tires are not automatically balanced unless the buyer specifies them to be balanced</div><div>Vann<br></div>]]>
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   <pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2021 20:49:11 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Replacing 14&quot; tires :   Last week I purchased a set...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1146" rel="nofollow">jato</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 14486<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 23 Mar 2021 at 5:41pm<br /><br /><div>Last week I purchased a set of Carlisle Radial Trail "D" 205/75/14, 8 ply tires and noticed a huge difference from my last set of Hartland "C" 205/75/14.&nbsp; This was due to strong crosswinds, 30+ mph and even though I tow with a pickup I could see the sidewalls on the Hartlands flex when the winds were severe, even to the point that I could feel the back of the pickup want to move a bit a well.&nbsp; I do utilize a Curt anti sway bar (friction bar).&nbsp; On the return trip (35 miles) the winds were as strong if not stronger and there was no flexing noted on the Carlisle sidewalls, resulting in a much smoother ride inside the TV as well.&nbsp; This is now my third set of tires and the first time going with a "D" rated tire, what a difference, I am sold on it!</div><div><br></div><div>Make sure you let the tire person know you want your wheels balanced, they won't do it unless you ask, at least where I purchased mine (Discount Tire) that is the case.<br></div>]]>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2021 17:41:55 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Replacing 14&quot; tires :  Hey, thanks for the info. Are...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=10525" rel="nofollow">Poddy</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 14486<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 23 Mar 2021 at 10:34am<br /><br />Hey, thanks for the info. Are they Load "D" or "C's"? And "balanced properly", wouldn't that be automatically done by the mechanic at the garage where i get them installed on the rims?]]>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:34:24 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Replacing 14&quot; tires : we installed Goodyear Endurance...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1008" rel="nofollow">Pod People</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 14486<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 23 Mar 2021 at 9:15am<br /><br /><div>we installed Goodyear Endurance 215/r75/14and are very happy with them.&nbsp; they don't leak, tow smooth and seem very hardy.Whatever tires you buy, make sure they are balanced properly.</div><div>Vann<br></div>]]>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:15:08 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Replacing 14&quot; tires :    Hello, I want to replace...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="https://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=10525" rel="nofollow">Poddy</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 14486<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 23 Mar 2021 at 8:50am<br /><br />Hello, I want to replace my 14" tires on my R-Pod (Currently have Towmax Power King- ST205/75R14 LRC). What should i be looking for when shopping (i.e, stay with 205's or go to 225, Load D instead of C's, etc)?? Looking for a GOOD tire.&nbsp;]]>
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