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selnoil
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Jul 23, 2017

new Sailun tires

Hi All,
Back a month and a half ago I asked about tires after we had a 4 year old Towmax (Blowmax) do a ton of damage to our unit. Most of you advocated for the Sailun S637 (which in this years model of our unit keystone puts on them). Did a bunch of research and calling around to find locally the tires were really expensive and only sold by commercial truck suppliers. Got on SimpleTire and found them much less expensive, almost half the price. Some of you expressed concern that they sell old tires but I am writing to say the 235/80R16's I got were April this year so I am very pleased. They delivered very quickly and I am very impressed with the tire. I've driven and owned commercial trucks most of life and these tires are everything you all talked them up to be and more. Looking forward to going on a trip with them this next weekend. They look much more stout with very little squat so hopefully my near 40' trailer isn't all over the place anymore. Thanks for the tips folks!! By the way, finding the rim rating was easy once I found they were made by SenDel (stamped on the back of the rim), they have all the info on their website.

19 Replies

  • Another satisfied Sailun customer here, for a couple years now I think. There are 2 others in our regular camping group have them on their 5er's as well and have had excellent service out of them.
  • lee worsdell wrote:
    Ya I have 4000 miles on mine all ready. Had a valve stem leak but other than that great tire. heading in next week to have my trailer raised 2 inchs just to level out. Don't want to wear out the backs to quick. Cant lower hitch any or raise pin box if your wondering


    What are you getting done to the trailer to raise it 2 inches and what is the approximate cost if you don't mind me asking.

    Wouldn't mind raising mine also.
  • Ya I have 4000 miles on mine all ready. Had a valve stem leak but other than that great tire. heading in next week to have my trailer raised 2 inchs just to level out. Don't want to wear out the backs to quick. Cant lower hitch any or raise pin box if your wondering
  • Came thru on our '18 Big Country. Not a ST guy, but very impressed w/ them so far and don't see a lot of flex for a hefty 5er sittin' on them.
  • The Sailun 16" ST G S637 were talking about is a commercial class tire made for commercial work.... NOT a car tire.

    This from S637 website;

    ST sizes featuring all steel construction are
    specifically designed for use in specialty trailer applications.
    Applications:
    • Pickup and Delivery Trucks
    • Regional Trucks
    • Line-Haul Trucks
    • Regional Trailers
    • Low Platform Trailers
  • Looked at some Sailun tires for a car the other day. Made in Vietnam which did not necessarily rule them out. The warranty seems to closely follow well known brands but the last sentence got my attention:

    WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
    • Ride complaints after the first 2/32” of tread wear or replacement of 3 or more tires
    from the same vehicle will not be accepted.
    • Premature or irregular wear due to vehicle mechanical deficiencies or failure to rotate
    the tires at recommended intervals.
    • Tires on any vehicle registered, and normally operated outside Canada.
    • Damage from incorrect mounting or dismounting of the tire, incorrect application, water
    or other material trapped inside the tire during mounting or failure to balance the tires.
    • Damage from over or under inflation, overloading, fire, theft, and defective vehicle
    mechanical conditions.
    • Damage from racing, off road use and misapplication of tire to vehicle.
    • Damage from abuse, misuse, tire alteration or a tire that has been run flat.
    • Any tires worn beyond the wear indicators. (Less than 2/32” remaining tread depth).
    • Flat spotting caused by improper storage or brake lock.
    • Damage from accident, chemical corrosion, tire alteration or vandalism.
    • Tire which D.O.T. identification number and/or brand name removed intentionally.
    • Loss of time or use, inconvenience or any incidental or consequential damage.
    • Tires used on Recreational Vehicles (For camping & Motor homes, etc.) or in commercial
    service.
  • When I bought my Sailun tires from SimpleTire they were only a couple months old.
  • I bought my Sailuns from SimpleTire.com about a month ago. The local installers were impressed with how "fresh" they were. The DOT dates were from late March to early April. They are some stout tires. I only have about 80 towing miles on mine since I'm waiting for the damage to be repaired from the tire blowout Memorial Day. In the shop getting repaired and I will have it this week. My purchase experience with SimpleTire was a good one.