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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chiefneon
Explorer
Mar 24, 2014
Howdy!

If you have had tire problems go with the 17.5 tires and rims. We have G614s on our 5er and had five claims with Goodyears due to tread sepration and they GY always paid. We upgraded to 17.5 and have never had another tire problem.

"Happy Trails"
Chiefneon
ford_truck_guy
Nomad
Mar 24, 2014
I too would stay with the G614's...I would think the cost of upgrading all 4 tires and wheels would be very expensive... If your pin is just about 3,000# , that leaves about 3,200# per tire. The G614's are rated for 3,750#... That's a very good cushion.... A lot more than most I would guess,,
Forddude11
Explorer
Mar 24, 2014
Thanks for your comments so far... That is exactly what I was thinking , but sometimes us men need to hear it from other guys and not just our wives ! :B
720Deere
Explorer
Mar 24, 2014
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".
Ric_Flair
Explorer
Mar 24, 2014
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.
Luke_Porter
Explorer
Mar 24, 2014
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.
Forddude11
Explorer
Mar 24, 2014
I have 8K mor/ryde IS system... Wondering if the JUICE IS WORTH THE SQUEEZE ?? :C Some things are just not worth it ?
donn0128
Explorer II
Mar 24, 2014
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.

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