Sailun S637 or Goodyear G614

wacdmc wrote:
My fifth wheel has a GVWR of 14,100 with two 6K pound axles.

Initially I was going to go for some E load Bridgestone Duravis R250's or Michelin Ribs but they only have a load capacity of 3042 per tire - kind of low considering my GVWR.

Instead, I'm going to go for some new G load wheels and G load tires. With 3750 capacity per tire, I figure I have a greater safety margin and won't be anywhere near overloading which could happen with the E load tires. I've narrowed it down to the Sailun and the GY614.

Is it worth $480 extra for the GY's? I'm dumping China made ST's and not sure I want a China made LT - although the Sailun seems to have a pretty good reputation.

Ok, I will bite!

Yes the GY G tires are worth every penny (IMHO) I have had two sets both for 5 years and never even had a flat. One set on a rig about your size and one set on my MS in sig.

Really doubt Sailin will cover damages or even a tire but GY sure does if it is not a road hazard.

The GY G's have been very trouble free over the last 6-7 years. Older ones did have problems but they did stand behind them.

US Made or China, it's up to you.

Some will tell you either won't work because your rims won't handle the air pressure. Based on actual weight on each tire you will probably only need 80psi anyway.

And some will tell you you have to use Max Psi or you will ruin the tire. Not true that is what the tire inflation/weight charts are for.

My Avion had E tires and 80 psi rims. I ran the tires at 85 psi for 5 years and they wore evenly.