https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Reviews and General Information : Tires Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:23:56 +0000 Fri, 02 Dec 2016 16:54:55 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=9081 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9081&PID=85526#85526 Author: mcarter
Subject: 9081
Posted: 02 Dec 2016 at 4:54pm

My Carlisle Radial Trails are stamped 130 KPH (81 MPH) and 65 PSI cold. Just SA.]]> Fri, 02 Dec 2016 16:54:55 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9081&PID=85526#85526 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9081&PID=85473#85473 Author: TheBum
Subject: 9081
Posted: 01 Dec 2016 at 1:06pm

My 2016 179's factory tires were rated for 75 mph (stamped on the side) but that didn't stop them from blowing out at that speed. The days were pretty hot then, so I'm sure road temperature contributed.

The Carlisle D-load tires are rated for 82 mph, I believe. They also run cooler because they have more air in them (65 psi vs. 50 psi for C-load).]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2016 13:06:19 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9081&PID=85473#85473 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9081&PID=85460#85460 Author: Guests
Subject: 9081
Posted: 01 Dec 2016 at 12:26pm

Originally posted by ragadas I've also done some research on replacement tires and in looking for higher speed ratings, have found this; "Industry standards dictate tires with the ST designation are speed rated to 65 MPH (104 km/h) under normal inflation and load conditions." With many of the national interstates having a speed limit of 70 MPH, I wonder that none of the trailer tire manufacturers have followed with higher speed ratings on their tires. Does anyone know what safety factor is figured into the ratings, and can they be safely run at 70+ MPH?

Well, I'm not going to say that I speed OR would recommend anyone do so but, I do find myself in the left lane, frequently.

That said, I've had no issues with my tires at or above 70mph.   

]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2016 12:26:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9081&PID=85460#85460 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9081&PID=85452#85452 Author: sailor323
Subject: 9081
Posted: 01 Dec 2016 at 8:07am

I don't like going fasterthan 60MPH]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2016 08:07:34 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9081&PID=85452#85452 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9081&PID=85451#85451 Author: ragadas
Subject: 9081
Posted: 01 Dec 2016 at 8:00am

I've also done some research on replacement tires and in looking for higher speed ratings, have found this; "Industry standards dictate tires with the ST designation are speed rated to 65 MPH (104 km/h) under normal inflation and load conditions."

With many of the national interstates having a speed limit of 70 MPH, I wonder that none of the trailer tire manufacturers have followed with higher speed ratings on their tires. Does anyone know what safety factor is figured into the ratings, and can they be safely run at 70+ MPH?]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2016 08:00:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9081&PID=85451#85451 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9081&PID=85414#85414 Author: TheBum
Subject: 9081
Posted: 30 Nov 2016 at 10:21am

Originally posted by mcarter My 2015 178 came with Grand Ride 205/75R14s, C rated.  I honestly had no problem with them.  BUT I didn't like the sidewall flex and went to Carlisle tires due to fact I could get them in a D rate.  I feel safer.

My wife didn't like the look of the C-rated sidewall either, so it didn't take any convincing to get her to agree to replace all three tires, even though two of them were practically new (C-rated, bought on the aforementioned trip).

I had never heard of Carlisle until I was shopping for tires. I did some research and they specialize in heavy equipment tires. With that sort of expertise, they should be able to (and do) build a good trailer tire.]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2016 10:21:51 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9081&PID=85414#85414 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9081&PID=85390#85390 Author: StephenH
Subject: 9081
Posted: 29 Nov 2016 at 8:53pm

+1 on Carlisle Load Range D (8 ply rating) tires. I recently traded them as I did not care for the sidewall flex or the wear pattern on the load range C tires that came with the trailer. We had about 10,000 miles of towing. Even though they were properly inflated, the outer edges of the tread were wearing like they were underinflated. The Load Range D tires look better and I believe they will not have the same problem. I did have one of the old tires pick up a screw. That was repaired before our last long trip. With some of the reports of tires failing, I got concerned about ur old ones. That is the primary reason I traded for the Load Range D tires instead of going for another set of load range C tires.]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2016 20:53:13 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9081&PID=85390#85390 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9081&PID=85389#85389 Author: snorris
Subject: 9081
Posted: 29 Nov 2016 at 8:43pm

Thanks for all the info. Really appreciate it. ]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2016 20:43:11 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9081&PID=85389#85389 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9081&PID=85387#85387 Author: sailor323
Subject: 9081
Posted: 29 Nov 2016 at 8:19pm

I don't know.  We put many thousands of miles on the factory tires with no problems.  We replaced them due to issues that had nothing to do with the tires themselves]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2016 20:19:56 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9081&PID=85387#85387 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9081&PID=85384#85384 Author: Leo B
Subject: 9081
Posted: 29 Nov 2016 at 7:36pm

Will have to check them out, we are all for safety!]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2016 19:36:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9081&PID=85384#85384 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9081&PID=85377#85377 Author: mcarter
Subject: 9081
Posted: 29 Nov 2016 at 5:03pm

My 2015 178 came with Grand Ride 205/75R14s, C rated.  I honestly had no problem with them.  BUT I didn't like the sidewall flex and went to Carlisle tires due to fact I could get them in a D rate.  I feel safer.]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2016 17:03:07 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9081&PID=85377#85377 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9081&PID=85374#85374 Author: Guests
Subject: 9081
Posted: 29 Nov 2016 at 3:19pm



+1 on Carlisle tires. I have one complete season on mine, with no issues. I think those that upgrade to "D load" tires are wise persons.]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2016 15:19:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9081&PID=85374#85374 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9081&PID=85364#85364 Author: TheBum
Subject: 9081
Posted: 29 Nov 2016 at 11:25am

The factory tires aren't great and if you get one of the larger Pods, they are barely adequate weight-rating wise. They're also a little low on the speed rating.

If you want good tires, look at ones that have a D weight rating. Most also will handle higher speeds. We put Carlisle Radial Trail HD tires on our 179 after blowing out both factory tires on one long trip and couldn't be happier.]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2016 11:25:55 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9081&PID=85364#85364 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9081&PID=85342#85342 Author: Bama Pod
Subject: 9081
Posted: 28 Nov 2016 at 7:55pm

Wow. That's encouraging. ]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2016 19:55:22 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9081&PID=85342#85342 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9081&PID=85341#85341 Author: Leo B
Subject: 9081
Posted: 28 Nov 2016 at 7:47pm

The tires we had on our 2010 171 lasted the 5+years that we owned the 171, we had over 15 thousand miles on it when we traded it in for our 179. We had them inspected each year by our mechanic when he did the trailer inspection. Present tires have over 8 thousand miles on them and are still looking good.]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2016 19:47:15 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9081&PID=85341#85341 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9081&PID=85335#85335 Author: Bama Pod
Subject: 9081
Posted: 28 Nov 2016 at 7:13pm

The HRE may be better for dirt and gravel roads. I forget what stock tires came on our new 180 but it is probably a safe bet they are not the best on the planet. Will likely replace when bearings need repacking assuming they last even that long. ]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2016 19:13:46 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9081&PID=85335#85335 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9081&PID=85331#85331 Author: snorris
Subject: 9081
Posted: 28 Nov 2016 at 6:54pm

How good are the RPod tires? and what brand are they. I am thinking of buying the rpod and seeing's how it is a single axel trl I want the best tires on it. Will be pulling it down dirt and gravel roads etc. Thank You. ]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2016 18:54:56 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9081&PID=85331#85331