R-pod Owners Forum : Tires http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Tires Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 03 May 2026 11:57:16 +0000 Fri, 26 May 2017 10:14:09 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=9994 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Tires : I did ask at Discount tire about... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9994&PID=93977#93977 Author: StephenH
Subject: 9994
Posted: 26 May 2017 at 10:14am

I did ask at Discount tire about nitrogen. They did not have it available as an option. In any case, the first time you check the tires and add air, it starts to render nitrogen filling moot. I don't know anyone who carries a tank of nitrogen to top off tires. I carry a 12V Slime air compressor/light that I use. It is small and works for both the truck and the R-Pod. I can set the pressure and it cuts off when it reaches the set pressure, so I am more confident that I have the correct pressure.]]> Fri, 26 May 2017 10:14:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9994&PID=93977#93977 Tires : Hello, I agree about the tires,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9994&PID=93976#93976 Author: dr2428
Subject: 9994
Posted: 26 May 2017 at 10:09am

Hello,
     I agree about the tires, I didn't like that they just look near their capacity. Mine had less than 400 miles on them but I bought new Carlisle tires anyway. Old tires are fine but too close to capacity and I also read all the stories. I can't say it tows any differently but I have more confidence in the new tires. I'm glad FR upgraded the tires on newer models.
     I did not ask Discount Tire about nitrogen and they did not ask. I bought the 179 last August and checked tire pressure prior to our 5 trips, no change. Checked them after sitting all winter and all were 15-20 lbs low. New tires are plain old air which will get checked/adjusted prior to all trips, and along the way on longer trips so I see no need to pay for nitrogen.

Have a good weekend
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Subject: 9994
Posted: 26 May 2017 at 7:25am

Not a thing to me. Nitrogen is resistive to changing tire pressures (if it is pure)with temp and does not retain moisture. It's benefits in normal use are minimal in my opinion. The most important thing is to maintain air pressure at load rated standard, I check mine for pressure and temp at almost every stop. If I was driving a 200 MPH camper for 500 miles, I might be convinced I need Nitrogen. The vehicles I have that came with Nitrogen have all been converted back to air, over time.]]> Fri, 26 May 2017 07:25:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9994&PID=93961#93961 Tires : Speaking of tires... How many... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9994&PID=93954#93954 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 9994
Posted: 25 May 2017 at 8:59pm

Speaking of tires... How many grams are saved when the tires are filled with air instead of nitrogen? Has anyone ever gone to the time & expense of re-filling with nitrogen?

It's not clear to me why this is even a thing.
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Subject: 9994
Posted: 25 May 2017 at 7:29pm

I am looking at some E rated on the internet, 75 lbs of pressure, 10 plys. Looking for reviews, they are Supremes. They are ST205/14s. I can get 4 for 160, free ship.]]> Thu, 25 May 2017 19:29:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9994&PID=93940#93940 Tires : I'm really happy to see that... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9994&PID=93937#93937 Author: StephenH
Subject: 9994
Posted: 25 May 2017 at 7:20pm

I'm really happy to see that Forest River made that change. I am happy with the Load Range D tires to which I upgraded after last summer's travels.]]> Thu, 25 May 2017 19:20:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9994&PID=93937#93937 Tires : I just took delivery of my 2018... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9994&PID=93905#93905 Author: Don&Amy
Subject: 9994
Posted: 25 May 2017 at 3:26pm

I just took delivery of my 2018 178 and I was pleasantly surprised to see it came with the D-rated tires.]]> Thu, 25 May 2017 15:26:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9994&PID=93905#93905 Tires : My wife was more uncomfortable... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9994&PID=93701#93701 Author: TheBum
Subject: 9994
Posted: 22 May 2017 at 11:10am

My wife was more uncomfortable with the bulging sidewalls of the Cs than I was. Then I had the blowouts on a solo trip. I bought cheap replacements just to get by. Shortly after I got home, I was mentioning wanting to put Ds on it and my wife was 100% in favor. She and I both like the lack of bulge on the Ds and the Pod doesn't bounce as much.]]> Mon, 22 May 2017 11:10:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9994&PID=93701#93701 Tires : I think you will be happy with... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9994&PID=93613#93613 Author: mcarter
Subject: 9994
Posted: 20 May 2017 at 5:02pm

I think you will be happy with D tires. I had a guy tell me at a fuel stop he thought my tires were low, I had the standard Cs on then. Lack of technical terms, the Cs were "squishy", very happy with D load handling capability.]]> Sat, 20 May 2017 17:02:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9994&PID=93613#93613 Tires : After 5 years and 24,000 miles... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9994&PID=93607#93607 Author: jato
Subject: 9994
Posted: 20 May 2017 at 3:37pm

After 5 years and 24,000 miles I replaced our Load Range C tires with another similar set last year.  Maybe our 177 is lighter than the others (2400 empty) so I kept on with the "C" range.  Felt bad replacing them, the tread was still like new but Furpod told me at the ERU in Traverse City to replace . . . so I did.  According to the manufacture date, they were already 1 year past being replaced.]]> Sat, 20 May 2017 15:37:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9994&PID=93607#93607 Tires : I put a set of new tires on tis... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9994&PID=93604#93604 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 9994
Posted: 20 May 2017 at 3:20pm

I put a set of new tires on tis spring after six years and thousands of miles on the original ones.  I have a good dealer that I trust and told them to put on good new tires so I wouldn't have to worry.  He did and I don't.]]> Sat, 20 May 2017 15:20:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9994&PID=93604#93604 Tires : Peace of mind is important. I... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9994&PID=93603#93603 Author: StephenH
Subject: 9994
Posted: 20 May 2017 at 3:20pm

Peace of mind is important. I think you will be very happy with them.]]> Sat, 20 May 2017 15:20:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9994&PID=93603#93603 Tires : I just couldn't do it. I... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9994&PID=93600#93600 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 9994
Posted: 20 May 2017 at 2:03pm

I just couldn't do it. I had to replace the original tires on my 2017.5 pod.  After seeing lots of unhappy comments, and pictures of blown tires, i just couldn't do it. I'm going out on the maiden voyage next weekend, and it was go or get off the pot time. So this morning i went and had them throw 2 new Carlisle load range D radial trail hd tires on.  st205/75R14's. rated for 4000 pounds and 81 m.p.h..  I intend to do neither of those things, so i should be able to have peace of mind . 

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