Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks: Tires for the Alaska Highway

Tires for the Alaska Highway

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Topic: Tires for the Alaska Highway

Posted By: IdahoBoy
Subject: Tires for the Alaska Highway
Date Posted: 14 Jun 2021 at 5:34pm

It looks like Canada might open their border soon so I'm thinking my Canada/Alaska trip may be back on. I have a 2016 172 with the original tires so I guess I may need to upgrade for the trip. Any thoughts on what tires will be best? I have Coopers on my Tacoma and love them. I appreciate any feedback.

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Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 14 Jun 2021 at 5:57pm

I like Carlisle Trail HD tires, load range D, on my 179.

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Alan
2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod"
2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4
Three cats

Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 14 Jun 2021 at 7:04pm

Probably any major brand ST tires would be fine. +1 to TheBum's preference for load range D.

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Fred & Maria Kearney
Sonoma 167RB
Our Pod 172
2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost

Posted By: campman
Date Posted: 14 Jun 2021 at 7:17pm

I hope your plan works out and the borders open...that would indicate things are going well up here.

I too can vouch from my own experience with the Carlisle's.

Many on this forum love their Goodyear Endurance tires as replacements for their trailers. I would consider them a premium option but definitely very good option with stiffer sidewalls.

Another note I like to add, as many do not have their trailer tires balanced...it is a good idea as far as I am concerned. Just like we balance our TV tires, trailer tires are smaller and therefore spin even faster. It will cut down on vibration as well.

Have a good one,

Andy

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Andy and Laurie
'16 F150 5.0 4X4 w/factory tow pkg
'21 RP192
"If the women don't find you handsome...at least let them find you handy!"
Red-Green

Posted By: IdahoBoy
Date Posted: 14 Jun 2021 at 7:19pm

I'll check out the Carlisles, but I live in a small mountain town and they may not be available. I will go for load range D.

Posted By: IdahoBoy
Date Posted: 14 Jun 2021 at 7:20pm

Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 15 Jun 2021 at 5:17am

Originally posted by TheBum

I like Carlisle Trail HD tires, load range D, on my 179.

Same, just purchased our first set of "D" rated tires for our 177. Always had "C" before. This makes the 3rd set after 10+ years of ownership. Appears to track and ride better, especially noticeable over bumpy and uneven roads.

Definitely get all 3 tires speed balanced, safer and smoother ride.

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'11 model 177
'17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost
Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake
"...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."

Posted By: jalong
Date Posted: 15 Jun 2021 at 4:33pm

I purchased three Goodyear Endurance D rated tires the year before our 2019, 50 day, 9000 mile trip to Alaska. I had the tires balanced and had no tire issues. The trailer seemed to tow better with the D rated tires.

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John & Sue
2016 179 - built in April 2015
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.6L 13-16mpg with 179 - 21-28mpg without