Sailun Tires ?

fj12ryder wrote:

Lantley wrote:

fj12ryder wrote:
I don't know about anyone else, but I weighed mine. Seemed like the easiest way. I have the Shurline scale rated to 5,000 lbs. and weighed each wheel.

Did they all weigh the same? I imagine they did not?

They did not, although they were more even than I had expected. I had 4 that weighed 2,000 lbs., and 2 that weighed 2,500 lbs. The heavier 2 were on opposite sides and not on the same axle.

I seriously considered going with "E" rated LT tires after I found out what my weights were. However I kept getting advice that I was not supposed to have any tire that was rated less than the OEM tires. Which, of course, were the "E" rated ST tires which self-destructed after less than 2 years. But with my weights/tire and the carrying capacity of 3,000 lbs./tire I would have been fine I think. However the Sailuns have been great and I have no complaints whatsoever. Maybe a bit of a rough ride, but I'm not even positive about that.

Good Info. I applaud you for being very thorough.
The weights are more consistent than I imagined. Nevertheless if you are airing tires based on weight you are faced with airing tires to different pressures.
Individualized tire pressures is more than I care to deal with.
I'll stick with airing tires to max. pressure.
Thanks for the data, it does confirm my suspicion that the tires are ALL not carrying equal weight.

Lantley wrote:

fj12ryder wrote:
I don't know about anyone else, but I weighed mine. Seemed like the easiest way. I have the Shurline scale rated to 5,000 lbs. and weighed each wheel.

Did they all weigh the same? I imagine they did not?

They did not, although they were more even than I had expected. I had 4 that weighed 2,000 lbs., and 2 that weighed 2,500 lbs. The heavier 2 were on opposite sides and not on the same axle.

I seriously considered going with "E" rated LT tires after I found out what my weights were. However I kept getting advice that I was not supposed to have any tire that was rated less than the OEM tires. Which, of course, were the "E" rated ST tires which self-destructed after less than 2 years. But with my weights/tire and the carrying capacity of 3,000 lbs./tire I would have been fine I think. However the Sailuns have been great and I have no complaints whatsoever. Maybe a bit of a rough ride, but I'm not even positive about that.

I have a 2018 Cyclone with the Sailun tires. I have not had a chance to haul it to the scales due to a problem with our AirSafe hitch. I run the max of 110 psi cold in each tire. I have always run max pressure on the tires in the RV's we have had. Some run less some run the same. I have a TPMS and watch the tires while on the road. I have three axles and seven tires (counting the spare). I would like to know the load on each of the tires.

fj12ryder wrote:

Lantley wrote:

B.O. Plenty wrote:
Running more air than is needed is no big deal to me. I want the max load carrying capacity and the least amount of sidewall flex. Sidewalls flexing generates heat which kills the tire. I don't think you will ever wear a tire on a trailer out because it is over inflated. They will wear unevenly if the alignment is off or they will time out from old age. I always run my tires at max inflation. Never had a problem, just my opinion.

B.O.

I agree and inflate the same way.
For those attempting to match pressure to the weight of the tires, how are you determining the load carried by each tire?

I don't know about anyone else, but I weighed mine. Seemed like the easiest way. I have the Shurline scale rated to 5,000 lbs. and weighed each wheel.

Did they all weigh the same? I imagine they did not?

Lantley wrote:

B.O. Plenty wrote:
Running more air than is needed is no big deal to me. I want the max load carrying capacity and the least amount of sidewall flex. Sidewalls flexing generates heat which kills the tire. I don't think you will ever wear a tire on a trailer out because it is over inflated. They will wear unevenly if the alignment is off or they will time out from old age. I always run my tires at max inflation. Never had a problem, just my opinion.

B.O.

I agree and inflate the same way.
For those attempting to match pressure to the weight of the tires, how are you determining the load carried by each tire?

I don't know about anyone else, but I weighed mine. Seemed like the easiest way. I have the Shurline scale rated to 5,000 lbs. and weighed each wheel.

mapguy wrote:

caysea7254 wrote:
Mapguy where do we find the load & inflation guide for Sailun tires? Thanks

From Sailun -requet it through their website.

From the way you explain it, it doesn't make sense when you see more trailer tires time out that wear out other than alignment issues. Thanks!

I determine how much air by how they wear. If you run more than needed they will wear the centers if too little air they will wear the edges. With the solid shoulder on the Sailun's there's not much difference in wear. I just choose 95 because that still gives me more than enough capacity. I went with the larger 235/85.

B.O. Plenty wrote:
Running more air than is needed is no big deal to me. I want the max load carrying capacity and the least amount of sidewall flex. Sidewalls flexing generates heat which kills the tire. I don't think you will ever wear a tire on a trailer out because it is over inflated. They will wear unevenly if the alignment is off or they will time out from old age. I always run my tires at max inflation. Never had a problem, just my opinion.

B.O.

I agree and inflate the same way.
For those attempting to match pressure to the weight of the tires, how are you determining the load carried by each tire?

caysea7254 wrote:
Mapguy where do we find the load & inflation guide for Sailun tires? Thanks

From Sailun -request it through their website.


http://www.gosailun.com/MRT/Contact

Running more air than is needed is no big deal to me. I want the max load carrying capacity and the least amount of sidewall flex. Sidewalls flexing generates heat which kills the tire. I don't think you will ever wear a tire on a trailer out because it is over inflated. They will wear unevenly if the alignment is off or they will time out from old age. I always run my tires at max inflation. Never had a problem, just my opinion.

B.O.