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    Posted: 05 Sep 2019 at 7:42pm
We purchased Goodyear Endurance in the load range D and I think they are 215/75r14. we have had them for about 1 1/2 years and had no problems.  they are noticeably stiffer and heavier than our previous tires.  I check the air every day when traveling and they do not leak. I think the ride seems much smoother .
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WOW, I lost the left tire on the road on Monday, September 2nd. Either the tire blew out and took out the left fender or the fender took out the tire. The 3" black water valve was taken out as well.Angry That's been reordered through Amazon, but I'm wondering if the self tapping screws used to insert the fender on to my rpod 171 are appropriate to hold the fenders on for long trips.
I'm looking at different tires in the future rather than the Ridgway ST205/75R14's that came with the unit. 6PR Load range EC Speed rating "L" 75 MPH max. 
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hello, I am the one that started this thread on the tire blow out issue, also ripped off a fender/lights and electric brake lines as well.
Have you contacted Forest River yet ? Any luck ?
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I purchased a new road wheel from Forest River and mounted the spare tire on an aluminum wheel that matched.  The difference i found out when mounting the aluminum wheel on the carrier it does not fit very well.  The flange on the steel wheel is centered more on the tire than the aluminum wheel, the aluminum wheel flange is slightly offset.  The steel wheel and factory wheel will not track the same.  I do not see any clearance issue tho.  
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Posts: 6288 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Aug 2019 at 7:50pm
The 14" LR C tires were stock on our 2016 179.
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Posts: 3419 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Aug 2019 at 6:25pm
According to brochure specs, under running gear, the new Pods come with 15" D rated tires. No options listed. My 2015 178 came with 14" C rated tires.
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179 do come with 15’s. Not all of them, I think it’s an option. 

I didn’t screw around, I bought 2x Goodyear’s, $120 each.  If I have some down time, and I will, I will get a third. 

I love my Grand Cherokee Hemi, with full factory tow package and an added brake controller.  It handled the blow outs effortlessly, I had to cross two lanes of traffic to pull over.  Rock solid.  The trailer hardly wagged. 

I’m going to contact Forrest River.  Two tires disintegrating on a one year old camper is not normal.  I did everything by the book.  The fender and light got destroyed, ripped right off, and I’m out $240 for the tires and a night hotel stay.  

I’ve not dealt with them yet.  How’s there customer service? 
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Specs say they do. 15s not 14s.
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GlueGuy,

On a new Pod? I thought they came with 15s, HRE or not.
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However, Florida would not be in the area for HRE models.
We have over 30,000 miles on our RPod. A number of those were on the load range C 14" tires that came with the 'Pod. I switched for Carlisle 14" LRD tires and have replaced one that was wearing excessively with cupping. Since that, the brakes on that side and the bearings have been replaced. I was having camber issues (tires wearing on the inside edge), so the axle was replaced last year. I keep a close watch on the tires to make sure they are not getting too hot, loosing air, picking up nails, or showing abnormal wear. So far, we have avoided blowouts.

I hope you get good replacement tires. I've been happy with the Carlisles. Please take the time to file a report with the NHTSA. If tires are blowing out, it will help to pinpoint which types and brands and may help get them recalled and off the road.
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