Can anyone who has goodyear g614s see if they are wearing like the photos show. They are 5 years old and not sure why they have these ridges on the inside and outside treads. Have a lot of trips planned this summer and want to be careful.ThanksModerator edit to fix imag URL

IMO , and the history of the G614 , I wouldn't want to push them much further. Some will have differing opinions, but can't escape the reputation of the G614. 5 years on that tire, and although I didn't try to get into that link, I have heard heard of unusual wear on the G614 , its been a common complaint . A Sailun thread on this forum that was recently shut down, has a picture of a lot newer G614 with a blowout, take a look.

5yrs old by the code on the tires? or the age of the RV?Either way, at 5 years you are nearing the end of their time. 5 years is all I look for from tires and i believe most others will agree, especially if you are looking at an active season with some heavier/longer hauls.

Thats a common complaint about those G614's . There was a thread awhile back about guys complaining on the Montana Forum about wear like that on their G614's . Looks like nothing has changed with those Goodyears. 5 years ,and that wear its time for Sailuns. :)Not sure what they came up with, its been awhile, but I am pretty sure it was inflation .

What is weight on axles?What air pressure have you been running tires at?What type of suspension......leaf springs/torsion axles?If leaf springs are bushing plastic/OEM or replaced with aftermarket upgrades?5 yrs per tire date code.New tires while you have time/at home........why mess around out of road during one of your trips

It came down to inflation over on the Montana forum, but as said don't remember the solution. Thats the first thing Sailun rep asked me on the Sailun tire that I lost, was how was the wear, he said when they start wearing unusual, it usually over inflation . My Sailuns have worn very evenly, although they are over inflated according to the inflation chart he sent me . HE told me as long as I like the ride of the fifth wheel, and no unusual wear it was okay to run the 100 psi.

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cummins2014
Explorer
Mar 27, 2019
ford truck guy wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
ford truck guy wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Fact is the GY “H” tire is regroovable.

"true" BUT...... unfortunately I have been on the receiving end of bad casing, or not done properly, or just plain retread failure driving big rigs for years....

Started running NEW rubber ONLY on the trailers many years ago.... Heat and Weight are not a good combination for casings...

I prefer to run NEW on my RV....

I agree! Most will never wear those tires out over 7 years.

agree.... I have a guy out in Lancaster that builds sheds... He will pay me for my unwanted tires... decent price as well, he delivers sheds and custom makes shed delivering trailers...They will get me cash back when I am done with them anyway... He gave me $800 for my G614's that had shoulder step on them.. ( topic of this thread anyway ! :-)

There is a sucker born every day, he could buy new Sailuns cheaper then that, someone needs to clue that poor guy in . :R
ford_truck_guy
Nomad
Mar 23, 2019
Cummins12V98 wrote:
ford truck guy wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Fact is the GY “H” tire is regroovable.

"true" BUT...... unfortunately I have been on the receiving end of bad casing, or not done properly, or just plain retread failure driving big rigs for years....

Started running NEW rubber ONLY on the trailers many years ago.... Heat and Weight are not a good combination for casings...

I prefer to run NEW on my RV....

I agree! Most will never wear those tires out over 7 years.

agree.... I have a guy out in Lancaster that builds sheds... He will pay me for my unwanted tires... decent price as well, he delivers sheds and custom makes shed delivering trailers...They will get me cash back when I am done with them anyway... He gave me $800 for my G614's that had shoulder step on them.. ( topic of this thread anyway ! :-)
califasrams
Explorer
Mar 23, 2019
Not bad,$300 for for the used GYs!

Yes I plan to post them for sale this weekend. We're still weekend warriors and only use our 5er 20-30 days a year. So it sits in a covered storage with no direct sunlight on the tires. They're in good shape, not much wear and no sidewall cracks. Honestly, I replaced them for my own piece of mind after 4+ years.
califasrams
Explorer
Mar 23, 2019
Cummins12V98 wrote:
califasrams wrote:
We replaced our 5 year old Goodyear G614s today with Sailuns. We also have a busy travel season coming up and even though the 614s still look great I didn't want to take any chances.

I hope you sold them! I sold my GY "G" tires on CL for $300 when I went to GY "H".
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Mar 23, 2019
ford truck guy wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Fact is the GY “H” tire is regroovable.

"true" BUT...... unfortunately I have been on the receiving end of bad casing, or not done properly, or just plain retread failure driving big rigs for years....

Started running NEW rubber ONLY on the trailers many years ago.... Heat and Weight are not a good combination for casings...

I prefer to run NEW on my RV....

I agree! Most will never wear those tires out over 7 years.
ford_truck_guy
Nomad
Mar 23, 2019
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Fact is the GY “H” tire is regroovable.

"true" BUT...... unfortunately I have been on the receiving end of bad casing, or not done properly, or just plain retread failure driving big rigs for years....

Started running NEW rubber ONLY on the trailers many years ago.... Heat and Weight are not a good combination for casings...

I prefer to run NEW on my RV....
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Mar 23, 2019
Fact is the GY “H” tire is regroovable.
ford_truck_guy
Nomad
Mar 22, 2019
Cummins12V98 wrote:
ford truck guy wrote:
Thanks Ron...

This is my 5 season on them and hope to get threw till next spring before I think about swapping them out.. That just gives me something else to worry about being a week from your tire troubles..

Perhaps with my being lighter than you, that will help me get by?? .

That is what my GY G614 looked like, but mine tossed the entire tread and stayed aired up..

Honestly I would keep running them 6-7 years if the tires don't look like the pic! Just keep an eye on them. They don't suddenly look like the pic and pop off. I knew about the condition for a while but thought it was normal wear.

This is my first go around with the G114's.... Was hoping that I did not have to follow the 5-6 year tire change from the smaller, cheaper RV Tire... With these being made for commericial use, I would assume they would last longer..

I only have 12,380# on the trailer axles... PLENTY of margin !
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Mar 22, 2019
ford truck guy wrote:
Thanks Ron...

This is my 5 season on them and hope to get threw till next spring before I think about swapping them out.. That just gives me something else to worry about being a week from your tire troubles..

Perhaps with my being lighter than you, that will help me get by?? .

That is what my GY G614 looked like, but mine tossed the entire tread and stayed aired up..

Honestly I would keep running them 6-7 years if the tires don't look like the pic! Just keep an eye on them. They don't suddenly look like the pic and pop off. I knew about the condition for a while but thought it was normal wear.
ford_truck_guy
Nomad
Mar 22, 2019
Thanks Ron...

This is my 5 season on them and hope to get threw till next spring before I think about swapping them out.. That just gives me something else to worry about being a week from your tire troubles..

Perhaps with my being lighter than you, that will help me get by?? .

That is what my GY G614 looked like, but mine tossed the entire tread and stayed aired up..

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