In my reviews of these forums the last few weeks, I've read about a bunch of Goodyear G614 failures but no Sailun S637 failures. I can't see spending $500 extra to get Goodyear tires with a history of blowouts in order to replace tires on my camper that also have a history of blowouts (Power King Tow Max).Were the Goodyear failures on older models and are they improved now?

From what I've read the GY614 tires that had problems were all from several years ago. The latest ones seem to be pretty trouble free. And supposedly the damage caused by the blown Goodyear tires was covered by Goodyear. Also the Sailun tires are a pretty recent discovery by the RV'ers on this forum.However I also felt like I didn't want to spend that much money so I bought the Sailun tires. So far so good. They seem to be a very solid, well built tire. Time will tell.

wacdmc wrote:In my reviews of these forums the last few weeks, I've read about a bunch of Goodyear G614 failures but no Sailun S637 failures. I can't see spending $500 extra to get Goodyear tires with a history of blowouts in order to replace tires on my camper that also have a history of blowouts (Power King Tow Max).Were the Goodyear failures on older models and are they improved now?So is this a statement or a question? My 5er has GY G614's. They are OEM tires on my 5er..I had one fail that was on my 5er when I purchased it in 07', tire date was 0606(manufactured 6th week in 06). Lost the tread...don't know if it was the tire or the sagging spring pack I discovered when replacing the tires...GY replaced all four tires free of charge. Not much known about the Sailun tires, except they seem to have achieved some very high accolades in the Quality and Management dept. which would make me look at them the next time I replace my tires. There are several of our posters on here who are using the Sailun G rated tire and they keep us posted as to how they're doing.Bottom line, it's YOUR money, no one is going to force YOU to buy anything......YOU will purchase what YOU deem is the best for YOU. I don't see the failures with the GY G614's like they had in the 05 thru 07 tires...but, it's up to you to do the research..I don't see anything wrong with the GY G614's, though expensive and up to this point, I would look at the Sailun's next time if for no other reason than their Quality and Management achievements...something very few, if any China tire manufacturers can show us, other than Sailun.

fj12ryder wrote:From what I've read the GY614 tires that had problems were all from several years ago. The latest ones seem to be pretty trouble free. And supposedly the damage caused by the blown Goodyear tires was covered by Goodyear. Also the Sailun tires are a pretty recent discovery by the RV'ers on this forum.However I also felt like I didn't want to spend that much money so I bought the Sailun tires. So far so good. They seem to be a very solid, well built tire. Time will tell.Howard, keep us informed on the Sailun's, be nice if we had another "G" rated tire that we could opt for.....Hope the Sailuns pan out....:)

Where the Sailun are made.If it in China just spend a little more and buy American.

I got rid of the Goodyear tires last year and put Kelly Commercials on - nary a problem.http://www.kellytires.com/truck/resources/pdf/kellytruck_brochure.pdf

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Me_Again
Explorer III
Oct 17, 2013
mobilcastle wrote:
I started posting about Sailon tires some months ago and I was ridiculed by some on this forum. If you want a great tire for your rig I would look at these tires.check them outI have never read about a failure yet and I am sure some on this site are trying to find one. I have them on my rig with many miles on them and they are excellent. Goodyear could build a tire this good if they wanted to-I am sure.I say each to his own but I have read about too many blowouts on Goodyear G's on to many forums. I have no affiliation with Sailon other than a consumer. If you like Goodyear run them-I hope you do not have a blowout.

I clicked on your link and it popped right up. Their on the center of the page was (0 customer reviews). Strange that no one has post a review!

Chris
sk734
Explorer
Oct 17, 2013
I started posting about Sailon tires some months ago and I was ridiculed by some on this forum. If you want a great tire for your rig I would look at these tires.check them outI have never read about a failure yet and I am sure some on this site are trying to find one. I have them on my rig with many miles on them and they are excellent. Goodyear could build a tire this good if they wanted to-I am sure.I say each to his own but I have read about too many blowouts on Goodyear G's on to many forums. I have no affiliation with Sailon other than a consumer. If you like Goodyear run them-I hope you do not have a blowout.
Us_out_West
Explorer
Oct 17, 2013
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Us out West wrote:
Simple economics, or math, is I saved a whole lot of American dollars!!!

Sorry, so sorry.

When American manufacturers get their act together and can produce and offer products here at home at a comparable price to overseas then I'll be one of the first to jump on board.

Unfortunately that won't happen in my life time.

Right now the Sailum tires are good quality value....and for the Good Year G people, I have insurance that will cover any blowout damages...if...that happens.

It rips me as I have been around long enough to see the old days.

Your rates will go up with a claim. GY WILL cover damages.

Well when your job is phased out by China please don't whine!

Free Country, actions do have consequences!

First of all Cummins I am retired so I'm not concerned about a job...although I am concerned about my kids in the future. With that we have no control except for voting but that doesn't seem to make a difference in recent times.

Rates going up? Maybe but I'll deal with that but will not pay exorbinant prices to Good Year.

Free Country...yup, and with what is going on I've made a choice.

Unfortunately most choices are out of Country for tires and most other products. I can't change this right now and you can't either. US manufactures evidently have little leway because of cost differences except to go overseas due to whatever...but we really know why.

Hopefully the next generation can...obviously we failed!!
Me_Again
Explorer III
Oct 17, 2013
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Us out West wrote:
Simple economics, or math, is I saved a whole lot of American dollars!!!

Sorry, so sorry.

When American manufacturers get their act together and can produce and offer products here at home at a comparable price to overseas then I'll be one of the first to jump on board.

Unfortunately that won't happen in my life time.

Right now the Sailum tires are good quality value....and for the Good Year G people, I have insurance that will cover any blowout damages...if...that happens.

It rips me as I have been around long enough to see the old days.

Your rates will go up with a claim. GY WILL cover damages.

Well when your job is phased out by China please don't whine!

Free Country, actions do have consequences!

And when he is down to.making 6 bucks a hour, ST tires will seem expensive. Follow the money! Chris
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Oct 17, 2013
Us out West wrote:
Simple economics, or math, is I saved a whole lot of American dollars!!!

Sorry, so sorry.

When American manufacturers get their act together and can produce and offer products here at home at a comparable price to overseas then I'll be one of the first to jump on board.

Unfortunately that won't happen in my life time.

Right now the Sailum tires are good quality value....and for the Good Year G people, I have insurance that will cover any blowout damages...if...that happens.

It rips me as I have been around long enough to see the old days.

Your rates will go up with a claim. GY WILL cover damages.

Well when your job is phased out by China please don't whine!

Free Country, actions do have consequences!
Us_out_West
Explorer
Oct 16, 2013
Simple economics, or math, is I saved a whole lot of American dollars!!!

Sorry, so sorry.

When American manufacturers get their act together and can produce and offer products here at home at a comparable price to overseas then I'll be one of the first to jump on board.

Unfortunately that won't happen in my life time.

Right now the Sailum tires are good quality value....and for the Good Year G people, I have insurance that will cover any blowout damages...if...that happens.

It rips me as I have been around long enough to see the old days.
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Oct 16, 2013
larry barnhart wrote:
The love of country has lessen for us the last several years but still like the USA better than china. Not even thinking about a china tire.
chevman

I am with you Larry!

Not political just simple economics.

On my 4th set of USA Made GY's not even a flat!
Us_out_West
Explorer
Oct 16, 2013
larry barnhart wrote:
The love of country has lessen for us the last several years but still like the USA better than china. Not even thinking about a china tire.
chevman

Our love of country is and will be there but I won't turn this thread political.

With that just about any product you look at is made overseas so our choices are limited for USA but again that is another subject I choose not to discuss...here.

As far as tires made here the options are limited and the Sailum S637's are becoming a very good tire option for RVers not only in price but quality and customer acceptance.

GoodYear...get a clue.
larry_barnhart
Explorer
Oct 16, 2013
The love of country has lessen for us the last several years but still like the USA better than china. Not even thinking about a china tire.
chevman
Us_out_West
Explorer
Oct 16, 2013
Us out West wrote:
AB Spotman wrote:
It is going to take a long time for Goodyear to re-think their prices in my opinion. It will take a few years for the results to come in on the Sailuns. I suspect that if the S637 pan out to be competitive in terms of performance, that we will see their price start to climb faster that Goodyear dropping theirs.

As a side note. When I got my 4 - S637's last week they had to ship them from a Vancouver port warehouse as the local tire chain hasn't been ordering enough to keep in inventory. The DOT date on my tires was 20th week of 2013...so certainly not sitting around in a showroom for long. People must be buying them.

Stopped at a Big O tire store here in Reno 2 weeks ago and the S637's are on a 6 week b/o so yes they are obviously in demand.

Will be putting them on our rig soon.

S637's going on tomorrow morning. :B

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