Sailun tires versus Michelin
I have to make a choice here, and both seem like huge overkill, but I am looking for opinions. Sailun tires are S637 235/85/16 They carry a lot more, 3750 at 110 psi compared to Michelin LT XPS ...
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Before you buy, as the other posters asked, be sure your rims can take a tire that size and 110 PSI. When replacing tires, check clearances between the tires (front and back) and the width to be sure they wouldn't rub on anything when mounted on the camper.
Here's my story for what it's worth.
Besides the original Chinese tires that were on my 2008 5th wheel when I purchased it, I have replaced them with 2 complete sets of GY Marathons. In 2009 I had a catastrophic blowout on one of the originals traveling on an interstate at 60 MPH. (I never pulled faster than 62 MPH) Replaced all with GY Marathons which developed egg shapes (torn belts) while on a trip. Those had probably 2,000 miles on them and very well taken care of. I am very cautious about the date of manufacturing of tires when purchasing them, and thinking I had gotten a bad set, I was stupid enough to purchase another complete set of GY Marathons with fairly new dates stamped on them. On a trip to Michigan in June of 2013, another tire developed an egg which luckily I noticed while pulling out of a campground. Continued on with the trip and purchased a new tire from Sam's. I think it was a Towmaster, still Chinese, but good for a spare. When I returned home I started researching extensively for tires for campers. After many reviews and comments from numerous forum members, the conclusion being that I was going to go with LT tires. I was drawn to the Michelin Ribs or the Bridgestone Duravis R250. In my area, the Michelin Ribs were not available without special order. And, if you get a dealer to order them and the dates are not fresh, you're stuck with them. I ended up purchasing a complete set (5) Bridgestone Duravis R250's (made in USA) and have never looked back.
To match the overall height of the original tires, I had to go with the Duravis LT245/75R16.
I need to mention that my axles are 6,000#/ea and the 5th wheel is well within the load range when loaded for traveling. (per a Cat scale. I have never exceeded 62 MPH, and pressures are maintained at 80 PSI as much as possible.
Plain and simple....Chinese trailer tires are JUNK. Of course, that's my opinion. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Here's my story for what it's worth.
Besides the original Chinese tires that were on my 2008 5th wheel when I purchased it, I have replaced them with 2 complete sets of GY Marathons. In 2009 I had a catastrophic blowout on one of the originals traveling on an interstate at 60 MPH. (I never pulled faster than 62 MPH) Replaced all with GY Marathons which developed egg shapes (torn belts) while on a trip. Those had probably 2,000 miles on them and very well taken care of. I am very cautious about the date of manufacturing of tires when purchasing them, and thinking I had gotten a bad set, I was stupid enough to purchase another complete set of GY Marathons with fairly new dates stamped on them. On a trip to Michigan in June of 2013, another tire developed an egg which luckily I noticed while pulling out of a campground. Continued on with the trip and purchased a new tire from Sam's. I think it was a Towmaster, still Chinese, but good for a spare. When I returned home I started researching extensively for tires for campers. After many reviews and comments from numerous forum members, the conclusion being that I was going to go with LT tires. I was drawn to the Michelin Ribs or the Bridgestone Duravis R250. In my area, the Michelin Ribs were not available without special order. And, if you get a dealer to order them and the dates are not fresh, you're stuck with them. I ended up purchasing a complete set (5) Bridgestone Duravis R250's (made in USA) and have never looked back.
To match the overall height of the original tires, I had to go with the Duravis LT245/75R16.
I need to mention that my axles are 6,000#/ea and the 5th wheel is well within the load range when loaded for traveling. (per a Cat scale. I have never exceeded 62 MPH, and pressures are maintained at 80 PSI as much as possible.
Plain and simple....Chinese trailer tires are JUNK. Of course, that's my opinion. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
