endurance goodyear tire

avvidclif1 thanks for link, appreciate it!

md_procouple, why do you say stay away from Maximux tires? We hear good comments on them. Just wondering if we are missing something. and thanks for letting us know where to look for Sailun tires.

rsg63 wrote:

azdryheat wrote:
If you're running 16" tires get some LT's instead and never have a tire worry again.

I agree with azdryheat. I know this is not choosing between your two trailer tire options but I think it's relevant: I go LT's on all my trailers now (Boat, jetski and 5ver). Currently running Michelin Defender LTX's on our 40' unit. Very stout capacity rating, smoother ride than the 110 PSI units, better traction in the rain, higher speed rating (easy 80 mph in Utah!), and a lot less $$.

Maybe you ,and azdryheat could expand on this LT theory. I know the G614's are an LT tire for trailer use only, and meet many weight ratings on the bigger fifth wheels.

Many LT 235/85/16's are rated for 3042, and cannot meet the axle ratings of the bigger fifth wheels with 7K axles . The Michelin Defender LTX are no exception. Possibily your 40' unit is a triple axle ,which might make sense, but a 7K double axle those LT tires you are pushing don't meet the axle ratings.

They may be great tires ,but just the fact they don't meet the OEM weight rating is not good advice for the larger fifth wheels, and 40' is larger.

Lantley wrote:

GY is a great tire however it is at least $100 per tire more than the Sailun without any added benefit other than damage protection if there is a blow out. I already have insurance I don't need to pay for it twice via an expensive set of tires.

I have said this all along, don't want to pay for insurance on a tire that is arguably inferior compared to the Sailun's.

The Goodyear Endurance may be a great alternative in many applications in the E rated ST tire, if they prove themselves . Jury is still out on them.

I like to buy American as much as anyone , but Goodyear needs to wake up, and get competitive on prices. My last set before the Sailuns were the G614's . I can't imagine how many sales Goodyear is losing to the Sailuns.

Comparing prices on the two , Size 235/85/16. These prices are from Simpletire today. Goodyear G614's 289.99, Sailun S637 138.93 a difference of 151.06 or a difference of 604.24 for a set of four. IMO the price difference is insane .

Cummins12V98 , I know you insist on the Goodyear tire, and push them whenever possible. I too could push the G614's that I previously owned , had no issues with them, but I can't in good conscience, with such a high price tag compared to arguably an inferior tire to the Sailun.

As you say they have had a stellar record since mid 2007, but you can still find issues since then.

kzspree320 wrote:
Cummins12v98 - Installed price for GY g614 was $367 each vs $190 each for Sailun S637. They are good tires just not a competitively priced product.

I understand that. You also missed my point.

Lantley wrote:

GY is a great tire however it is at least $100 per tire more than the Sailun without any added benefit other than damage protection if there is a blow out. I already have insurance I don't need to pay for it twice via an expensive set of tires.

"since I do prefer to buy American"

This is the part I was referring to. As in he prefers to buy American, I just pointed out he could have. I agree Sailun has a good record and I would buy them if GY did not make what they do as I also "prefer" to buy American.

https://simpletire.com/catalog?select=1&brand=83&content=42138&meta=14&line=2178&query=sailun-tires

I had mine in less than 48hrs from the time I ordered them. Local tire dealer installed and balanced.

A lot of independent dealers carry or can order them for you or do a internet search for Sialun's. We found ours on E-bay of all places. I would stay away from the Maxums. ...Good Luck and Happy Camping

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. We want to stay with ST tires, we looked at Sailun tires but where do you buy these tires. We haven't been able to find anywhere that carry these in Indianapolis area. So that's why we decided between Endurance & Maximus. Thanks

azdryheat wrote:
If you're running 16" tires get some LT's instead and never have a tire worry again.

I agree with azdryheat. I know this is not choosing between your two trailer tire options but I think it's relevant: I go LT's on all my trailers now (Boat, jetski and 5ver). Currently running Michelin Defender LTX's on our 40' unit. Very stout capacity rating, smoother ride than the 110 PSI units, better traction in the rain, higher speed rating (easy 80 mph in Utah!), and a lot less $$.