D-load-rated tires

It does sound like your tires are E rated, which is good. LR E tires have stronger side walls than LR D, but they do not necessarily need to be inflated to their max pressure. An LR E tire will carry the rated load of an LR D tire with 65 psi, which should be adequate for the Pod. Lower pressure will also yield an easier ride for your trailer and its contents. Some folks notice objectionable bouncing with high inflation tires. Just decide what load each tire must carry, add some margin, and refer to the manufacturer's inflation chart. Not the max, but the load vs inflation charts. I did this when I replaced my OEM P-metrics with LR E light truck tires on my Tacoma. I run 50psi in E rated (80 psi) LTs.

Charlie, you obviously know a lot more about tires than I do.  Where might I find the inflation chart?  I remember weighing our 171 a few years ago with it was loaded.  I got a weight of about 2800 lbs.  What would you suggest that the inflation pressure should be for that weight?  Safe Travels.

Thanks for that very informative explanation.  Tires can be problematical at best.  Will take another look at the side wall.  Thanks for your help.  Safe Travels.

Originally posted by TheBum Has anyone tried running tires with a D load rating on their 'Pod? After my experience a month ago with two blowouts, I'm looking for any way to run as sturdy of a tire as possible. Discount Tire has Carlisle HD 205/75R14 tires with a D load rating and M speed rating, but they're a little pricey to buy without knowing if they'll work well.

I bought the same tire in the "C" load range this Spring, from Discount tire. So far, so good. My neighbor spoke well of Carlisle. He is a pretty sharp guy and has experience with the brand. Note that I have 4 tires (tandem axle) so I am WELL within the specifications. Even at maximum loading, I am only at about 60% of their rating. I do recommend getting them balanced - for the same reasons we get the tires on our TVs balanced.

Yes, the Carlisle tires were not inexpensive but, I would rather not have to change (flat) tires on the side on the interstate highway.   I didn't mind spending a little more.

David.  I'm with you.  You got a expensive trailer behind you and putting on cheap tires, doesn't make sense to me.  I have always spent extra on all the cars I have ever purchased and replaced to original tires with Michelin tires.  Not cheap, but what is your life worth?  I have always lived by the motto, "You get what you pay for."  No regrets in all my years.  Save Travels.