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    Posted: 24 Jan 2021 at 9:11am
point of info: My experience is that the tires that came with the new rpod were junk. Both tires developed bubbles inside the tire as if separating from the outside tire tread.. Watch for any curious looking tire deformation even if everything else looks perfect. Took pictures and got a partial refund from the tire manufacturer.











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Posts: 170 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Nov 2020 at 11:10pm
JJ thanks for the update and info. I'll be replacing the tires on our R-pod next spring and have been vasilating between a traction style or heavy duty highway tread. The trailer does not need any traction like the tow vehicle, so the OEM tires really are for show, but that heavier tread is more substantial. The right tire on my pod has dropped off the narrow pavement onto the shoulder enough, and over rocks enough to have some gouges in its sidewall. I have traded with the spare, but want a full set of the same tires.
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2 mpg is actually a huge improvement in fuel economy, like around 15%. Consider that the rolling resistance of the entire rig should only be around 33% of the total engine load at freeway speeds, the majority being trailer air drag. I'd be very surprised if it could be that much. 

In any case though I'm glad you're happy with your tire choice. 
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To James07 and others,
I went with LT235/75R15, Open Range-All Terrain from Les Schwab. (Les Schwab is a chain here on the west coast and a few other western states)
The ride is much smoother over original tires and gas mileage has improved. Not much, slightly less than 2mpg, but I'll take it!
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Posts: 5290 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Nov 2020 at 9:06am
Just be aware that the stiffer sidewalls and tread design on ST tires are designed to minimize rolling resistance so will result in better fuel economy than LT tires. How much better I don't know. Whether that is important to you or not is a personal decision. 

ST tires' stiff sidewalls will hold up to remaining in one position for long periods as well so if you live in a climate where you will be storing the trailer unused over the winter for many months that could be a consideration. 
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About your question to bringing the pod to the garage. I'd do it myself in the drive-way. Jack up one side, take the tire off, replace temporarily with your spare tire. Then take your jack to the other side, jack up and remove 2nd tire. Leave jack in place until you get back with your newly installed tires on the rims.
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Posts: 157 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Nov 2020 at 11:56pm
I have a 178 HRE and went with the Falken wildpeak at3w that have the same rating as the stock HRE R pod tires and I like the look.
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My 2015 R-pod 178 Hood River edition also has the LT 235 x 75 x R15 tires.  They are load range C and it's time to replace them.
JengaJack et al ... Was there in difference in the ride or control between the LT vs ST tires ??  Did you get the 235 tires or did you have to go to the 225 size ??
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Posts: 2629 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30 May 2020 at 11:31am
+1. If you have a blowout on a single axle R-pod, about the first thing to go will be the little fender hanging out there.
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