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R-pod Owners Forum : changing wheel size ? axle lift https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : changing wheel size ? axle lift Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 14:45:10 +0000 Sat, 24 Apr 2021 08:35:08 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=14573 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ changing wheel size ? axle lift : thank you for the info. https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14573&PID=142020#142020 Author: Lafe
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Posted: 24 Apr 2021 at 8:35am

thank you for the info. Smile

]]> Sat, 24 Apr 2021 08:35:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14573&PID=142020#142020 changing wheel size ? axle lift : Your Carlisles are supposed to... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14573&PID=141966#141966 Author: offgrid
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Posted: 21 Apr 2021 at 7:11am

Your Carlisles are supposed to be 26.1 inches diameter vs my Loadstars at 28.4 so that only explains 1.15 inches of our clearance difference. The other 0.85 inches has to be a combination of torsion axle arm clocking, weight, and fender position.

So I guess the lesson is that rpods differ quite a bit and you should measure your actual clearance before making any changes...]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2021 07:11:40 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14573&PID=141966#141966 changing wheel size ? axle lift : A few of weeks ago I purchased... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14573&PID=141963#141963 Author: jato
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Posted: 21 Apr 2021 at 6:30am

A few of weeks ago I purchased the third set of tires on a 10 year old 177. Also it is the first time getting load range D instead of the previous two sets that were load range C. Tires are Carlisle Radial Trail ST 205/75/R14. Pressure is 65 psi. Only have 100 miles on them so far but a huge difference from running the "C" range tires.

The day when getting the tires weather was 35 mph crosswinds and with the old tires I could see the pods sidewalls flexing and could even feel the trailer pull the rear of the pickup sideways a bit, a rather un-nervy feeling. On the return trip (35 miles) same weather conditions but no sidewall flexing resulting in a smooth ride home.

]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2021 06:30:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14573&PID=141963#141963 changing wheel size ? axle lift : Jato, looks like you have 2 inches... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14573&PID=141955#141955 Author: offgrid
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Posted: 20 Apr 2021 at 7:28pm

Jato, looks like you have 2 inches more clearance than I do. That's a lot.

What tires are you running? I've got Loadstar ST225R15's. Supposed to be 28.4 inches diameter.

Could also be how the torsion axles are clocked, and your trailer is lighter than mine.]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2021 19:28:56 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14573&PID=141955#141955 changing wheel size ? axle lift : Originally posted by offgridI... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14573&PID=141951#141951 Author: jato
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Posted: 20 Apr 2021 at 5:38pm

Originally posted by offgrid

I don't know what the minimum ought to be but I have 3.5 inches clearance right now on the slide side and 4 inches on the door side of my 179. Yes, it's typical for the heavier slide side to sit a half inch (or even more) lower.

The risers are 3.5 inches so I would be rubbing on the slide side without them, not even hitting a bump. I've never bottomed out as I'm currently configured.

I just went out and measured: slide side 5.5 inches door side 6 inches. As usual OG is correct again. Clap

]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2021 17:38:56 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14573&PID=141951#141951 changing wheel size ? axle lift : Originally posted by jato... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14573&PID=141946#141946 Author: podwerkz
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Posted: 20 Apr 2021 at 3:17pm

Originally posted by jato

By adding a 15" wheel you only gain 1/2" height gain but that could make a difference if your fire to fender clearance is minimal.

Probably more like one inch higher with the new tires included...they will very likely be a higher profile and thicker tread.

]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:17:09 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14573&PID=141946#141946 changing wheel size ? axle lift : I don't know what the minimum... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14573&PID=141945#141945 Author: offgrid
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Posted: 20 Apr 2021 at 3:11pm

I don't know what the minimum ought to be but I have 3.5 inches clearance right now on the slide side and 4 inches on the door side of my 179. Yes, it's typical for the heavier slide side to sit a half inch (or even more) lower.

The risers are 3.5 inches so I would be rubbing on the slide side without them, not even hitting a bump. I've never bottomed out as I'm currently configured.

]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:11:03 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14573&PID=141945#141945 changing wheel size ? axle lift : what do you think the least amount... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14573&PID=141944#141944 Author: gooddfellow
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Posted: 20 Apr 2021 at 2:56pm

what do you think the least amount of clearance between top of tire and the fender should be ?]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2021 14:56:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14573&PID=141944#141944 changing wheel size ? axle lift : With the riser kit no problems... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14573&PID=141942#141942 Author: offgrid
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Posted: 20 Apr 2021 at 2:29pm

With the riser kit no problems with clearance, thats what I did. I wouldn't have had enough clearance without the risers.

Be sure to get wheels with a 5 on 4.5 bolt pattern, most are 6 lug. Eastern Marine has some good deals in premounted tires and wheels. Saves mounting cost and you can change them at home, then sell the old tires and wheels as a set on CL. In my case they paid for the new wheels.

Both tires and wheels have load ratings so do check those. My sets were rated at 2500 lbs, nice upgrade from the 1750 rating of the OEM setup.]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2021 14:29:29 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14573&PID=141942#141942 changing wheel size ? axle lift : As long as you have clearance... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14573&PID=141939#141939 Author: Olddawgsrule
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Posted: 20 Apr 2021 at 2:01pm

As long as you have clearance (as stated above) none I see. You could move the fenders..

]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2021 14:01:52 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14573&PID=141939#141939 changing wheel size ? axle lift : If you already have a riser kit... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14573&PID=141938#141938 Author: jato
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Posted: 20 Apr 2021 at 1:53pm

If you already have a riser kit then no problem at all. If you haven't had the kit added note how much clearance you have between the top of your tire and the fender. By adding a 15" wheel you only gain 1/2" height gain but that could make a difference if your fire to fender clearance is minimal.
]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:53:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14573&PID=141938#141938 changing wheel size ? axle lift : We just bought a 2015, 178 rpod... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14573&PID=141936#141936 Author: gooddfellow
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Posted: 20 Apr 2021 at 1:13pm

We just bought a 2015, 178 rpod and would like to upgrade the wheels from 14 inch to 15 inch wheels. Are their any problems in doing so ?

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