Sailun S-637

NC Hauler wrote:

up2nogood wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

NC Hauler wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

Jerry B wrote:
I have run 17.5 H rated Sailun tires for a year now. No blowouts like I had with the GoodYear bombs that were previously on the trailer. Sailun is a much better tire than the Goodyear and at a third the price.

What were the date codes of the GY tires? Were they "G" rated? If so why not go with "G" Sailun's?

Good question, good point...Were you running GY G614's ?? If so, what was the date code and why didn't you just go to a G rated Sailun instead of going to a 17.5" Sailun?

Inquiring minds want to know!

I think you just need to get over the fact that someone could possibly want something different then you, or quite possibly a better product then yours.You come across its my way or the highway. give it a rest. Sorry that Sailun is becoming a popular tire with actual better reviews then GY has ever had. Don't believe anyone google GY ,and read the failures, and not just from the years you seem to be stuck on.

Hey, up2nogood, were you talking to me or Ron? I like and have GYG614's, BUT, I've also been a pretty strong promoter for the Sailun tire and have stated numerous times that I will be looking at them when it comes time to replace my GY's...So again, was just curious:h

No not at all. Just replying to Ron ,and his antics.

up2nogood wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

NC Hauler wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

Jerry B wrote:
I have run 17.5 H rated Sailun tires for a year now. No blowouts like I had with the GoodYear bombs that were previously on the trailer. Sailun is a much better tire than the Goodyear and at a third the price.

What were the date codes of the GY tires? Were they "G" rated? If so why not go with "G" Sailun's?

Good question, good point...Were you running GY G614's ?? If so, what was the date code and why didn't you just go to a G rated Sailun instead of going to a 17.5" Sailun?

Inquiring minds want to know!

I think you just need to get over the fact that someone could possibly want something different then you, or quite possibly a better product then yours.You come across its my way or the highway. give it a rest. Sorry that Sailun is becoming a popular tire with actual better reviews then GY has ever had. Don't believe anyone google GY ,and read the failures, and not just from the years you seem to be stuck on.

Hey, up2nogood, were you talking to me or Ron? I like and have GYG614's, BUT, I've also been a pretty strong promoter for the Sailun tire and have stated numerous times that I will be looking at them when it comes time to replace my GY's...So again, was just curious:h

I confess, I did not read every posting on this thread, and hopefully, I can stop someone from buying as a single tire. I have four newer Goodyear G614's on my unit in my signature. I wanted a mounted spare I can carry for a trip to Alaska.

When the tire arrived it was cold and snowy so I didn't get a chance to examine the replacement. When I did, I found the new tire, mounted on a 16" rim was at least a half inch larger in diameter than the Goodyear tire of the same size. It turns out the tread is that much deeper on the Sailun.

I have not heard back from the Big O tire store I purchased the Sailun. I will get some resolution on this matter. A new tire of the same diameter as the Goodyear, or a refund. Please take note, both tires are 235/85R16. and there is no way I would put the Sailun on the ground with the Goodyear. I will say, the Sailun looks to be a good tire, I just don't understand why it is larger. hth david

GoPackGo wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

abc40kids wrote:
Got my Sailun tires in today but didn't think about the valve stems. I've got the high pressure rubber ones rated at 80psi. I ordered from E-Trailer the metal ones rated at 100psi. Think there the same stems that were in my Cardinal that had G tires. These tires do look very stout.

I hope to have them on before our first trip out in our new 5er. I've got the 6 point level but I think I'm gonna use my big bottle iack to lift her up, only takes a little to get the tires off the ground.

Why would you use the "Big bottle jack" when the 6 point system is designed to lift the whole trailer? Then you can replace all 4 tires at the same time.

I have the Lippert 'Level-Up' system. I believe the manual specifically states to not use it to change tires.

FYI - When the Level-Up system has leveled the rig, the tires are most of the way, but not completely off the ground. It takes most of the trailer's weight off the tires, but I think the unloaded springs won't allow the tires to come up off the ground.

Got it! I was thinking of another type.

Cummins12V98 wrote:

abc40kids wrote:
Got my Sailun tires in today but didn't think about the valve stems. I've got the high pressure rubber ones rated at 80psi. I ordered from E-Trailer the metal ones rated at 100psi. Think there the same stems that were in my Cardinal that had G tires. These tires do look very stout.

I hope to have them on before our first trip out in our new 5er. I've got the 6 point level but I think I'm gonna use my big bottle iack to lift her up, only takes a little to get the tires off the ground.

Why would you use the "Big bottle jack" when the 6 point system is designed to lift the whole trailer? Then you can replace all 4 tires at the same time.

I have the Lippert 'Level-Up' system. I believe the manual specifically states to not use it to change tires.

FYI - When the Level-Up system has leveled the rig, the tires are most of the way, but not completely off the ground. It takes most of the trailer's weight off the tires, but I think the unloaded springs won't allow the tires to come up off the ground.

mbrower wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

fj12ryder wrote:

RustyJC wrote:

ACZL wrote:
Here in CNY the GY G614's are $325.00 - $350.00. Sailun's S637 online.....$155.00. Set of 4 GY = $1300.00. Set of 4 Sailun's = $600.00. Could buy 2 extra Sailuns and have for spares!!!

Just to keep the numbers in perspective, damages to our previous 5th wheel from the last tire failure I had in 2007 > $2500. That makes it much easier for me to pay for the best tires I can put under our RV.

Rusty

No insurance? Or do you pay insurance premiums and also a high priced tire premium? I figure I have insurance to pay for damages. The money I saved buying the Sailun tires will pay the deductible, if necessary.

And AFATG there's no data in yet that says the Goodyear tires are any better than the Sailun tires. In fact, quite the contrary.

We can disagree on the quality of each tire all day and it is good we have choices. I would rather not file an insurance claim for RV damage in the thousands and have my rates go up.

I've had state farm insurance going on 35 years and I can't ever recall them raising my rates on a comprehensive claim. I've had around 4 or 5 through the years including rv damage from blown tire on my jayco. The only thing they would not cover was the tire itself.

I also had a comp claim on a brand new Harley Davidson ultra after I hit a deer. Only had insurance (progressive)for around 30 days when I filed the claim. Bike was total loss at 24K and to this day have not had rate increase.

I also have lower deductible on coprehensive than collision.

Same here never as far as I can tell a rate increase with mine. Have had Allstate going on 45 years.

Cummins12V98 wrote:

fj12ryder wrote:

RustyJC wrote:

ACZL wrote:
Here in CNY the GY G614's are $325.00 - $350.00. Sailun's S637 online.....$155.00. Set of 4 GY = $1300.00. Set of 4 Sailun's = $600.00. Could buy 2 extra Sailuns and have for spares!!!

Just to keep the numbers in perspective, damages to our previous 5th wheel from the last tire failure I had in 2007 > $2500. That makes it much easier for me to pay for the best tires I can put under our RV.

Rusty

No insurance? Or do you pay insurance premiums and also a high priced tire premium? I figure I have insurance to pay for damages. The money I saved buying the Sailun tires will pay the deductible, if necessary.

And AFATG there's no data in yet that says the Goodyear tires are any better than the Sailun tires. In fact, quite the contrary.

We can disagree on the quality of each tire all day and it is good we have choices. I would rather not file an insurance claim for RV damage in the thousands and have my rates go up.

I've had state farm insurance going on 35 years and I can't ever recall them raising my rates on a comprehensive claim. I've had around 4 or 5 through the years including rv damage from blown tire on my jayco. The only thing they would not cover was the tire itself.

I also had a comp claim on a brand new Harley Davidson ultra after I hit a deer. Only had insurance (progressive)for around 30 days when I filed the claim. Bike was total loss at 24K and to this day have not had rate increase.

I also have lower deductible on coprehensive than collision.

fj12ryder wrote:

RustyJC wrote:

ACZL wrote:
Here in CNY the GY G614's are $325.00 - $350.00. Sailun's S637 online.....$155.00. Set of 4 GY = $1300.00. Set of 4 Sailun's = $600.00. Could buy 2 extra Sailuns and have for spares!!!

Just to keep the numbers in perspective, damages to our previous 5th wheel from the last tire failure I had in 2007 > $2500. That makes it much easier for me to pay for the best tires I can put under our RV.

Rusty

No insurance? Or do you pay insurance premiums and also a high priced tire premium? I figure I have insurance to pay for damages. The money I saved buying the Sailun tires will pay the deductible, if necessary.

And AFATG there's no data in yet that says the Goodyear tires are any better than the Sailun tires. In fact, quite the contrary.

The Sailun G tire hasn't been out long enough to have a history, so it would be unfair to say they are more reliable than the GY.

This is the threshold we all must pick a path at - Buy the US product that is the backbone of our industrial might - or bite the carrot dangling out there from the profit eyed importer with Asian replicates? The more carrots you bite, the less US options you have later, and in the end, you have total reliance on what the importer fed you and the US couldn't build a paper bag if it had to. We might already be too late.

I heard China want's to compete with Boeing - I really hope I'm gone by then.

Cummins12V98 wrote:

fj12ryder wrote:

RustyJC wrote:

ACZL wrote:
Here in CNY the GY G614's are $325.00 - $350.00. Sailun's S637 online.....$155.00. Set of 4 GY = $1300.00. Set of 4 Sailun's = $600.00. Could buy 2 extra Sailuns and have for spares!!!

Just to keep the numbers in perspective, damages to our previous 5th wheel from the last tire failure I had in 2007 > $2500. That makes it much easier for me to pay for the best tires I can put under our RV.

Rusty

No insurance? Or do you pay insurance premiums and also a high priced tire premium? I figure I have insurance to pay for damages. The money I saved buying the Sailun tires will pay the deductible, if necessary.

And AFATG there's no data in yet that says the Goodyear tires are any better than the Sailun tires. In fact, quite the contrary.

We can disagree on the quality of each tire all day and it is good we have choices. I would rather not file an insurance claim for RV damage in the thousands and have my rates go up.

You seem to keep mixing up Sailun with Goodyear, true there have been many thousands of dollars worth of claims with Goodyear, who would not want some guarantee for repaired damages . I personally would rather go with a tire that does not have the track record Goodyear has. Sailun has too good of track record to ignore . As you say its good we have choices, there was a time not long ago that basically Goodyear was the only game in town for a G rated or higher tire. Thankfully there is a tire out that is giving these overpriced Goodyears a run for their money.

fj12ryder wrote:

RustyJC wrote:

ACZL wrote:
Here in CNY the GY G614's are $325.00 - $350.00. Sailun's S637 online.....$155.00. Set of 4 GY = $1300.00. Set of 4 Sailun's = $600.00. Could buy 2 extra Sailuns and have for spares!!!

Just to keep the numbers in perspective, damages to our previous 5th wheel from the last tire failure I had in 2007 > $2500. That makes it much easier for me to pay for the best tires I can put under our RV.

Rusty

No insurance? Or do you pay insurance premiums and also a high priced tire premium? I figure I have insurance to pay for damages. The money I saved buying the Sailun tires will pay the deductible, if necessary.

And AFATG there's no data in yet that says the Goodyear tires are any better than the Sailun tires. In fact, quite the contrary.

We can disagree on the quality of each tire all day and it is good we have choices. I would rather not file an insurance claim for RV damage in the thousands and have my rates go up.