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    Posted: 14 Jun 2020 at 10:45am
Should be listed in the wheel online catalogs, otherwise you can call and ask. For example:
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Where do I find wheel load ratings?  
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Goodyear Endurance are ST tires. There are many options. Re being comfortable that D's won't cause too harsh a ride, the ride will be stiffer than with C's. But the C's just don't provide much margin in their load rating. E's are stiffer yet, but some think that those are overkill. It's a personal choice.

I'm not sure what wheels are coming on the new trailers at this point, and they used to use different sizes in the West and East so unless someone here knows for sure I'd suggest you look at what's actually on your trailer before you buy new tires.

Wheels have load ratings too, you're only as good as your weakest link. I had 14 inch wheels and replaced them with 15 inch wheels with a higher load rating with pre-mounted LRD tires I ordered online. Counting the savings from not having to have the new tires mounted locally and what I got for the old 14 inch wheels and tires on Craigslist I basically got the new larger wheels for free, and no trip to the tire shop required. In case you're interested this is what I bought. 
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Since I am getting my new RPOD 190 this month.... sounds like first order to prevent blow outs is o replace the 2 factory tires.

Anyone know the size of the tires on it so I can order either ST or Goodyear Endurance Load range 'D'?

Also is everyone comfortable with 'Harsh Ride' associated with load range D and that it will NOT cause any issues with camper?

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Yes, load range D for sure. Some folks go to LRE's,  but sidewalls on E's are really stiff so you can potentially cause cause vibration damage to the trailer. Inflate the D's to their rated pressure. 
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What was the date code on your old tires, do you know?  Mine are about the same age built 28th week of '15 and look perfect.  How heavy do you run, what pressure? 
Almost answering my own question, I think I should replace my tires, now. 
Is there any profit in going to a Load Range D tire?  There isn't much extra load capacity in those tires (1760 lbs each).


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Regarding the mounting of a replacement fender, below is a screen capture of a Youtube video of an rpod factory tour showing the plywood panel in the side wall where the fenders are mounted.
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5200 develops almost 400 psi shear strength on gelcoat, and has 700 tensile. Fantastic stuff. As you know, they hold keels on sailboats with it. As you suggest the rpod sheathing will almost certainly separate from the frame first. Most likely the fender will stay attached and get knocked away from the flapping tire tread. You'll have a flopping sidewall with a fender stuck to it when you stop. 

I've gone one larger wheel size and one load rating higher than FR put on their trailers. I would also give the fender every chance I could to stay attached, rather than plan for it to fail and hit the guy following me. Belt and suspenders.  

That's me. Other solutions are fine too. Its really OK to disagree on this, there is no right or wrong answer. 
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OG, no glue or screw is going to hold a fender on in a serious tire failure.  
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lostagain, perhaps we just have different philosophies. If a tire fails all kinds of bad things can happen that are much worse than fenders coming off, and a loose fender on the roadway could harm someone else. I don't want them to come off, ever. Plus I don't mind fixing something, but having fixed it I don't want to ever have to do it a second time, I quickly run out of patience for that kind of thing. Its a personal choice I think. 

Your raise a good point about backing for the screws. I would just move them over an inch or so, but if that put them somewhere with no backing then I'd certainly agree with you on using the same holes. 
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