R-pod Owners Forum : Tire issues http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Warranty, Service and Recall Bulletins : Tire issues Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 08:00:53 +0000 Sat, 29 Apr 2017 19:00:34 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=9773 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Tire issues : Smart move! It does not pay to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=92271#92271 Author: StephenH
Subject: 9773
Posted: 29 Apr 2017 at 7:00pm

Smart move! It does not pay to cheap-out on the tires. We replaced ours with less than a year on them because I did not like the way they were wearing. What didn't help was that somewhere, we picked up a screw. I had the tire patched, but after another trip, that is when I noticed the wear patterns and decided to go with the Carlisle Load Range D tires. I have felt much safer since we got them.]]> Sat, 29 Apr 2017 19:00:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=92271#92271 Tire issues : Before each trip I make sure my... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=92269#92269 Author: Grandpa Hiker
Subject: 9773
Posted: 29 Apr 2017 at 5:26pm

Before each trip I make sure my Pod tire pressure is 50 psi & check torque on lug nuts to be 100 lbs. After reading about some of the tire issues (blowing fenders off, etc.) I gave my tires a more thorough inspection this morning. Rubbing my hands over the tread, on one tire  I found an area in which the tread had noticeably worn  more  that the rest of the tire.  Even though this area was worn it still had plenty of tread. However when I noticed two small wires sticking up in the groove between two treads, I decided it was time to replace the three year old original tires. 

I texted my local tire & wheel shop & ordered Goodyear Endurance Load Range D tires. Today is Saturday. My new tires will be delivered & installed before we leave Wednesday morning on our next trip.

Thanks to all of you guys discussing tire issues on the this forum I may have adverted a potentially serious problem!!
]]> Sat, 29 Apr 2017 17:26:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=92269#92269 Tire issues : SqueakyToy17 - If you have C rated... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=92211#92211 Author: mcarter
Subject: 9773
Posted: 28 Apr 2017 at 4:34pm

SqueakyToy17 - If you have C rated tires - they are not speed rated for 65 MPH. If they are D rated you're cool. Agree 65 is a max.]]> Fri, 28 Apr 2017 16:34:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=92211#92211 Tire issues : Hello, The tires that come with... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=92210#92210 Author: SqueakyToy17
Subject: 9773
Posted: 28 Apr 2017 at 4:28pm

Hello,
The tires that come with the trailer are rated for 65mph so if folks are going in excess...will explain things.

Whatever tires you get just have to see what they are rated for and you have the axels to handle too. Sometimes being slower isn't a bad thing and if you have the time...why not just enjoy the trip. :)

I am pulling out next weekend with my new r-179 and it'll be 65 mph the whole way! :)

Good luck!]]> Fri, 28 Apr 2017 16:28:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=92210#92210 Tire issues : No, mine are 14s http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=92002#92002 Author: podalert
Subject: 9773
Posted: 26 Apr 2017 at 9:33am

No, mine are 14s]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2017 09:33:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=92002#92002 Tire issues : Thanks for the info http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=92001#92001 Author: podalert
Subject: 9773
Posted: 26 Apr 2017 at 9:33am

Thanks for the info]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2017 09:33:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=92001#92001 Tire issues : Original tires so only C rated... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=92000#92000 Author: podalert
Subject: 9773
Posted: 26 Apr 2017 at 9:32am

Original tires so only C rated and 2 ply. I'm taking your suggestion and buying D]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2017 09:32:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=92000#92000 Tire issues : 60-65 speed limit 70 on I95 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91998#91998 Author: podalert
Subject: 9773
Posted: 26 Apr 2017 at 9:31am

60-65 speed limit 70 on I95]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2017 09:31:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91998#91998 Tire issues : I'll check. Didn't... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91997#91997 Author: podalert
Subject: 9773
Posted: 26 Apr 2017 at 9:30am

I'll check. Didn't know they dated them. Thanks]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2017 09:30:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91997#91997 Tire issues : Thanks, end of the day my recommendation... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91963#91963 Author: mcarter
Subject: 9773
Posted: 25 Apr 2017 at 6:48pm

Thanks, end of the day my recommendation is - if you're going to travel in speeds of excess or at 60-65 MPH, and with a loaded Pod, do with a D rated tire. Nobody is moving with an empty Pod. Cases of blown tires taking off the fenders off, why risk it for a few hundred bucks. I live on an interstate system, at 55 MPH I am a hazard, hippies in a micro van pass me. Be prepared. Happy Trails.]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2017 18:48:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91963#91963 Tire issues : Our 177 came with 14" rims.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91962#91962 Author: jato
Subject: 9773
Posted: 25 Apr 2017 at 6:43pm

Our 177 came with 14" rims.  As I have previously posted, we put 22,000 miles on them and last year after furpod told me I better replace, I did.  The tires were way past expiration date although I think only 50% of the tread was worn off; the tires still appeared great.  So we replaced last year and have 3000 miles on our new C rated tires.]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2017 18:43:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91962#91962 Tire issues : 2013 178 HRE 15 in. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91959#91959 Author: ipoder
Subject: 9773
Posted: 25 Apr 2017 at 5:40pm

2013 178 HRE 15 in. ]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2017 17:40:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91959#91959 Tire issues : Mine is a 2017 but it is only... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91957#91957 Author: cjscinta
Subject: 9773
Posted: 25 Apr 2017 at 5:23pm

Mine is a 2017 but it is only a 14 inch rim. Put on Goodyear endurance st205 70 R14. ]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2017 17:23:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91957#91957 Tire issues : You folks are running 15s right?... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91955#91955 Author: mcarter
Subject: 9773
Posted: 25 Apr 2017 at 5:04pm

You folks are running 15s right?]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2017 17:04:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91955#91955 Tire issues : I just did the same. Was going... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91954#91954 Author: cjscinta
Subject: 9773
Posted: 25 Apr 2017 at 4:59pm

I just did the same. Was going to put the Carlyle tires on but went with the Goodyear instead. D rated and heavy sidewalls with a higher speed rating. Not cheap but should be worth it. ]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2017 16:59:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91954#91954 Tire issues : I just replaced my tireswith ST225/75r/15... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91951#91951 Author: ipoder
Subject: 9773
Posted: 25 Apr 2017 at 4:44pm

I just replaced my tires
with ST225/75r/15 Goodyear Endurance
and they are E rated
]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2017 16:44:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91951#91951 Tire issues : Originally posted by mcarterThus... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91947#91947 Author: TheBum
Subject: 9773
Posted: 25 Apr 2017 at 4:25pm

Originally posted by mcarter

Thus the reason I went with D rated tires, all I can say.


+1]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2017 16:25:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91947#91947 Tire issues : Thus the reason I went with D... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91944#91944 Author: mcarter
Subject: 9773
Posted: 25 Apr 2017 at 4:10pm

Thus the reason I went with D rated tires, all I can say.]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2017 16:10:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91944#91944 Tire issues : And were they C rated or D load... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91929#91929 Author: Subzilla
Subject: 9773
Posted: 25 Apr 2017 at 12:24pm

And were they C rated or D load rated?]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2017 12:24:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91929#91929 Tire issues : And how fast were you traveling?... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91924#91924 Author: TheBum
Subject: 9773
Posted: 25 Apr 2017 at 10:54am

And how fast were you traveling?]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2017 10:54:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91924#91924 Tire issues : What was the date on the tires. ... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91920#91920 Author: SandD
Subject: 9773
Posted: 25 Apr 2017 at 10:19am

What was the date on the tires.
]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2017 10:19:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91920#91920 Tire issues : Just finished a trip from Florida... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91918#91918 Author: podalert
Subject: 9773
Posted: 25 Apr 2017 at 10:00am

Just finished a trip from Florida to Ohio had both tires at different times blow out and demolish the fenders. Air pressure was 50psi and had an even load under 3500 lbs. There were only about 3,000 miles on these tires. I am not a happy camper.]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2017 10:00:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91918#91918 Tire issues : Purchased our 2017 179 2 months... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91837#91837 Author: Subzilla
Subject: 9773
Posted: 24 Apr 2017 at 12:08pm

Purchased our 2017 179 2 months ago....it came with D tires from the factory....made me happy!  Check them before you buy new ones!  ]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2017 12:08:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91837#91837 Tire issues : Originally posted by StephenHThe... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91827#91827 Author: TheBum
Subject: 9773
Posted: 24 Apr 2017 at 10:25am

Originally posted by StephenH

The last tires I purchased were Carlisle Radial Trail HD ST205/75R14 105M D1 BSB tires. These are load
range D and are rated for 2,040 lbs each or 4,080 for the pair.



We upgraded to the same tires after two of our factory tires blew out on the same trip. We have a 179. We will be undertaking a trip from Texas to Colorado later this year, so we'll get to see how they do on the long haul.

UV is another tire killer. Make sure if you store the Pod outdoors that at least the tires are covered.]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2017 10:25:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91827#91827 Tire issues : The last tires I purchased were... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91815#91815 Author: StephenH
Subject: 9773
Posted: 24 Apr 2017 at 8:19am

The last tires I purchased were Carlisle Radial Trail HD ST205/75R14 105M D1 BSB tires. These are load range D and are rated for 2,040 lbs each or 4,080 for the pair. ]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2017 08:19:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91815#91815 Tire issues : You are welcome! I think the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91813#91813 Author: Guests
Subject: 9773
Posted: 24 Apr 2017 at 8:01am


You are welcome!

I think the issue of concern with "C" rated tires on the Pod is -
"C" rated tires are rated (if memory serves) for 1750lbs (each) at the maximum inflation. 2 on the Pod would = 3500lbs total capacity. A fully loaded Pod can approach this maximum. Throw in a certain amount of under-inflation and failure is increasingly possible.

From my research, and as best as I can tell, under-inflation is the biggest killer of trailer tires. When under-inflated, the sidewalls flex more than they should and this builds up heat, which weakens and ruins the tire. Personally, I check my tires inflation before EVERY trip.]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2017 08:01:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91813#91813 Tire issues : Thank you David. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91812#91812 Author: cjscinta
Subject: 9773
Posted: 24 Apr 2017 at 7:37am

Thank you David. ]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2017 07:37:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91812#91812 Tire issues : Yes, you would still want a "trailer... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91810#91810 Author: Guests
Subject: 9773
Posted: 24 Apr 2017 at 7:29am


Yes, you would still want a "trailer tire" (ST) and they can be had in a "D" rating and more. Speed rating - I don't believe any are tested (and therefore approved) for use above 60mph.

Best tire? -depends on who you ask. My last tire(s) purchased were Carlisle from Discount Tire. I've been please with them.

Here is some handy info:    http://www.discounttire.com/learn/trailer-tire-faqs]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2017 07:29:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91810#91810 Tire issues : Is a D rated tire still a trailer... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91797#91797 Author: cjscinta
Subject: 9773
Posted: 23 Apr 2017 at 11:48pm

Is a D rated tire still a trailer tire or is it a small truck tire? What is the speed rating on a D rated tire? I have a 2017 179 but I think it is a 14 inch rim.  Where is the best place to buy a tire? A trailer shop? What kind of tire is the best tire? I'm not real confident in the tire that is on the pod and 65 mph limit is pretty low I think so I want to replace it. ]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2017 23:48:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91797#91797 Tire issues : I think it depends on the model... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91795#91795 Author: StephenH
Subject: 9773
Posted: 23 Apr 2017 at 9:32pm

I think it depends on the model of R-Pod and the weight you are asking the tires to carry. The lighter 'Pods are probably okay with load range C tires. However, the 179 is at the top end of the tire's load range. If the trailer is loaded unevenly, it could mean that one side of the R-Pod is exceeding the rated capacity, even if the total weight is still within the limits for the pair. Going to load range D tires means that there is an extra margin of capacity and thus, and extra margin of safety. This is not a "one size fits all" situation. You need to evaluate your situation and choose the tire with the right capacity for your use. I chose to go with load range D tires.
]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2017 21:32:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9773&PID=91795#91795