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    Posted: 04 Sep 2013 at 11:02pm
WARNING- TOTALLY USELESS POST.

Some would believe that it would give you more traction with braking on dirt or muddy roads and may also keep the trailer from sliding. I really have no idea what I'm talking about but they sure look kick a$$. And if they do wear out fast, I'll probably look for another pair just like them. Also, if u put the two trailers next to each other, one with mud tires and one without. I'm pretty sure most would say that mine could beat up the one without.
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I guess I don't understand the need for traction lugs on trailer tires. I would think they would wear faster on pavement and not give any extra on dirt.
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Same on mine. All the rpods we looked at in BC had them already installed. Looks cool and I like them so far, but don't know how long they'll last. Seem to do okay on the highway.
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Originally posted by Kickstart


Also, looking at the tires on your HRE. They don't look like any ST tires I've ever seen. They look like LT's, are they, and what brand?

The tires are LT 235/75/R15 and were on the pod when we bought it new in Dec. It says "Mudstar", but we don't know what company makes them.

Hope you can get back to kayaking soon!
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Originally posted by bakes99

Looks like you are getting some use out of your mud tires.  You'll have to get that thing over to the island.  Little pricey for the ferry but well worth it.  Got some nice Provincial parks over here.    

We spend lots of time on Vancouver Island, but for backpacking and kayak trips, we use a tent. It sure was nice to get away in the pod for the long weekend and camp in comfort! 
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Hey bsea, nice boats! You BC'ers sure live in paddling heaven. I've had boats since 1990, but only tupperware ones--currently a 14.5 Carolina and an older 16' Aquaterra. Unfortunately they're both hung in the garage til my rotator cuff surgery. I've only done Puget Sound, Grays Harbor and a couple week long boat packs on Lake Ozette out here on the Olympic Peninsula.  Dip a paddle for me, will ya?
 
Also, looking at the tires on your HRE. They don't look like any ST tires I've ever seen. They look like LT's, are they, and what brand?
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Looks like you are getting some use out of your mud tires.  You'll have to get that thing over to the island.  Little pricey for the ferry but well worth it.  Got some nice Provincial parks over here.    
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Great pic!  Thanks.Smile
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Because Hondas and Toyotas are running to 250-350 thousand miles, there's no need to buy a new one?  After 5 years our Prius is still operating exactly as it was 108k miles ago - still has most of the original brakes too since so much braking is done via regen.  No reason for a new one, and I'd like to buy another used one for my own commuting (wife has our current one most of the time).  IMO American cars all have built-in obsolescence...
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