Right now I am running 235/85 Goodyear G614's on my 16,000# GVW fifth wheel. My pin is just under 3,000# at 2984#. I am looking to change the tires as they are carrying a 2009 date code on them... I have the ability to jump to 17.5 rims and tires.. I can't imagine there are any cons to make this move other than initial cost , but will ask anyway....Should I save the money and just do the direct replacement , or make the jump? Are the G114's hard to find on the road if needed ?..THX in advance..

Not rally hard to find, but if you have the chance and have 7K-8 lug axles why not change and end your tire worries.

I have 8K mor/ryde IS system... Wondering if the JUICE IS WORTH THE SQUEEZE ?? :C Some things are just not worth it ?

Forddude11 wrote: Are the G114's hard to find on the road if needed ?.I can tell you by experience that a lot of places don't have them, even truck shops. It took me calling Goodyear stores along 75 in Georgia to Ocala be before I found the one shop that had any.

Stick with the G614's and trade the money you would have spent on 17.5 rims for a cool camping trip and new memories.

Ric Flair wrote:Stick with the G614's and trade the money you would have spent on 17.5 rims for a cool camping trip and new memories.I'm with Ric on this one. G114s are going to be tougher than your current G614, but even the G614 gives you plenty of safety factor. If I was buying a new trailer, I would definitely take the 17.5s as an option, but I wouldn't spend the money to convert a 16" setup over to 17.5".

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ramburgy
Explorer
Mar 30, 2014
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Everyone with a blowout or tread separation with a GY G614 please state what year this was and the date code. Since 07 the GY G has been very trouble free. So those that keep reporting problems they had but don't tell the whole story make it harder for buyers to make an informed decision.

I have NEVER had even a flat tire with a GY E, G or H tire that is one reason I keep buying them and the other reason is they are the only ones that WILL pay for damages. Oh yea I try to buy US Made also.

Our G614's were less than 4 years per our repair shop when one exploded. They had 110 psi at 55 mph. Also we have been camping since 1974, and this is the first time we have ever had a tire problem.
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Apr 01, 2014
Thanks for the responses on the GY G's.

Any tire can have a problem. There is a thing called road hazard. That really is not the tires fault.

ramburgy what was the date code for the tire that exploded? One bad tire that is great. I have never had a tire problem on a RV. I don't think I should have said that!
ford_truck_guy
Nomad
Apr 01, 2014
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Thanks for the responses on the GY G's.

Any tire can have a problem. There is a thing called road hazard. That really is not the tires fault.

ramburgy what was the date code for the tire that exploded? One bad tire that is great. I have never had a tire problem on a RV. I don't think I should have said that!

You do understand that you just buried yourself .... Right??? I hope I am wrong...
Like usual:S
Forddude11
Explorer
Apr 02, 2014
I spoke to a tire guy that I know , he told me that the G114 at 17.5 are a heck of a lot stiffer and will beat up the camper...?? He has never seen a set put on one , does that sound right ?? He also said that I will NOT find one on the road....?
Hunter11
Explorer II
Apr 02, 2014
We have a new unit on order and I upgraded to the Goodyear 17.5 G114 H rated tires and know others running them. Your tire guy seems to be out of touch.
kakampers
Explorer
Apr 02, 2014
Forddude11 wrote:
I spoke to a tire guy that I know , he told me that the G114 at 17.5 are a heck of a lot stiffer and will beat up the camper...?? He has never seen a set put on one , does that sound right ?? He also said that I will NOT find one on the road....?

What BS...they are optional on quite a few of the higher end units now....DRV, Excel even on Landmark! Haven't needed to find one on the road because they give you NO problems! Unlike our G614's which threw the tread at 2 years!
Glenn_West
Explorer
Apr 02, 2014
On our Mobile Suites our Goodyears thru caps. Replaced with same tires and 0 problems. Believe it was a bad batch. On the subject of finding tires it is a******shoot. I have never found good rv tires in stock. Lots of Chinese bombs. I needed a replacement tire yesterday. E rating. Ended up with a Chinese bomb!!! Michelin XPS ribs two day order only.
Seattle_Lion
Explorer
Apr 02, 2014
Is there a good deal out there for the 17.5 wheels and tires? I have 7,000 lb axles.
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Apr 02, 2014
Seattle Lion wrote:
Is there a good deal out there for the 17.5 wheels and tires? I have 7,000 lb axles.

Scott at trailertiresandwheels.com
fsujeeper
Explorer
Apr 03, 2014
i got mine from wheels from rickson wheel. they are a pleasure to deal with.

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