Saliun S637

Wiley75 wrote:

fj12ryder wrote:
You've never had a blowout with damage, but you'll swear that GY will cover it if you do. As long as it isn't road hazard, and you can prove to them that it wasn't road hazard. Riiiiight, and I'll respect you in the morning. :)

I think I'll try the Sailun and see how it goes.

He was very vocal with several consecutive posts in this thread about how paying less for a set of good quality foreign made tires is a mistake and the OP won't be reimbursed for trailer damages. Now he's resorted to calling people names "tight wad" who respectfully disagree. There is a group of "tire" guys on this forum that are so incredibly opinionated that anybody who dares diagree will ultimately be called names and ridiculed. Whatever. To each their own.

I think the original poster made a good decision with tires.

It boils down if you own GY tires ,Mobile Suite, and B&W, Oh almost forgot Ram Fiat you can belong to the club, if you post anything to the contrary watch out.

If I would have done a little more research on tires ,and would have run across Sailun tires I would have bought them instead of the G614's. G614's are overpriced , and they have had their share of failures . As some have stated that is why we pay for insurance, no need to double it up paying for overpriced tires. Does anyone know for sure if Sailun won't step up to the plate if you have a failure with damages. Sailun will be my next tire when the time comes, reviews look good. NC you are correct time will tell, but I have the feeling as time goes on we are going to hear good things.

fj12ryder wrote:
You've never had a blowout with damage, but you'll swear that GY will cover it if you do. As long as it isn't road hazard, and you can prove to them that it wasn't road hazard. Riiiiight, and I'll respect you in the morning. :)

I think I'll try the Sailun and see how it goes.

GY paid for mine, and the problem very well may have been caused by a sagging spring pack, but GY not only paid for the one tire that lost it's tread, but put 4 brand new tires on my 5er for me as well as told me they would pay for the repair of any damage done to my 5er. I don't know if anyone else would have paid for one tire that may have lost it's tread due to a sagging spring pack, but 4 of them?? Don't know what they'll do with everyone else, but I was impressed with what they did for me...Haven't heard of anyone who they didn't restitute for a failed tire and damaged TT or 5er, but that doesn't mean they haven't' turned some down. As for Chinese manufactured tires, I would look at the Sailun tires due to their earned quality accreditations, but as to if they'd step up and do what GY would do in case of a tire failure, guess only time will tell..

fj12ryder wrote:
You've never had a blowout with damage, but you'll swear that GY will cover it if you do. As long as it isn't road hazard, and you can prove to them that it wasn't road hazard. Riiiiight, and I'll respect you in the morning. :)

I think I'll try the Sailun and see how it goes.

He was very vocal with several consecutive posts in this thread about how paying less for a set of good quality foreign made tires is a mistake and the OP won't be reimbursed for trailer damages. Now he's resorted to calling people names "tight wad" who respectfully disagree. There is a group of "tire" guys on this forum that are so incredibly opinionated that anybody who dares diagree will ultimately be called names and ridiculed. Whatever. To each their own.

I think the original poster made a good decision with tires.

You've never had a blowout with damage, but you'll swear that GY will cover it if you do. As long as it isn't road hazard, and you can prove to them that it wasn't road hazard. Riiiiight, and I'll respect you in the morning. :)

I think I'll try the Sailun and see how it goes.

Wiley75 wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

Wiley75 wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

Brewurown wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:

"Thanks, so in reality you paid about 2/3 of the GY G tires. I will stick with the GY's. Never even a flat but I do know they back up their product and will pay for damages and tire replacement. So that means no insurance premium increase."

So you are paying for something you never use.
I paid 207 ea for my Sailuns that included mounting, balance and metal valve stems

That is correct, just like I have a 1 million dollar umbrella and 500K coverage with Farmers that I don't plan on using.

I do my best to not buy Chinese.

On the topic of insurance. My RV insurance policy will cover damages to my coach caused by a tire failure. Under comprehensive as I recall.

So its guaranteed that GY will step up to the plate and pay to repair RV damages caused by a tire failure? Could you perhaps post a link showing where GY says they'll cover consequential damages caused by one of their tires failing on an RV? I couldn't find that on their warranty statement but I'm probably missing it. thanks

I have nothing pin writing but I know several people and have read of many more that GY has paid for damages. My Dad for one, he said they did not argue in the least.

Above you mentioned that we should pay more money for GY tires because they will pay for damages. But they (Goodyear) do not guarantee it, and it is not in writing. That's not quite the "insurance policy" that you made it sound like it was. I agree it is impressive that GY has stepped up and helped some folks out, but let's be honest..... it's not a guarantee that they will help everybody under all conditions. I personally feel that it would be wiser to buy tires that are likely just as good (if not better) for less money. Then keep the savings in your bank account. I'll use the savings to pay my insurance deductible if I ever have to repair the RV due to a blow out, and will still have extra money left over to spend on beer and diesel. I honestly have had better luck with good quality Chinese and Korean made tires anyhow. Not all Chinese made tires are the same you know. My Geostar 574s have been very impressive so far. And Sailun's are getting good reports.

I am not a tight wad! I buy the best of everything and it has served me well! Never/ever have had a blowout on any tire I have purchased and I have logged at least 1.5 million miles in my lifetime. I have had 4 sets of GY tailer tires so far and not even a flat. The bonus for me is if I do have a problem they WILL pay for the damages unless it is a road hazard.

Don't believe me call GY Tech Support and they will tell you the same.

Go ahead and be happy with your Chicom tires, I will pay more and be very happy with what I buy.

Brewurown wrote:
go to the bottom of this page and it tell you of all steel construction.

...........Thanks , Now I'll consider purchasing a set of the Sailuns ! , jf

go to the bottom of this page and it tell you of all steel construction.

.............I've read through this thread from start to finish and cannot find where the 235\85R16 Saliun tire has a Steel matrix in the sidewall..........Both sizes of the 17.5's DO appear to have this feature just like the Michelins do ! , jf

Wiley75 I agree with what you are saying. GY has done well by many people regarding damages. I suspect that is one of the reasons why the tire cost so much more than its competitors, to cover damages.

When I was researching tires earlier this year, the drivers/distributors often mentioned the Geostar as a great tire. My brief survey put the Sailun on top followed by Geostar and Power King (which is a rebrand Sailun I think).

Cummins12V98 wrote:

Wiley75 wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

Brewurown wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:

"Thanks, so in reality you paid about 2/3 of the GY G tires. I will stick with the GY's. Never even a flat but I do know they back up their product and will pay for damages and tire replacement. So that means no insurance premium increase."

So you are paying for something you never use.
I paid 207 ea for my Sailuns that included mounting, balance and metal valve stems

That is correct, just like I have a 1 million dollar umbrella and 500K coverage with Farmers that I don't plan on using.

I do my best to not buy Chinese.

On the topic of insurance. My RV insurance policy will cover damages to my coach caused by a tire failure. Under comprehensive as I recall.

So its guaranteed that GY will step up to the plate and pay to repair RV damages caused by a tire failure? Could you perhaps post a link showing where GY says they'll cover consequential damages caused by one of their tires failing on an RV? I couldn't find that on their warranty statement but I'm probably missing it. thanks

I have nothing pin writing but I know several people and have read of many more that GY has paid for damages. My Dad for one, he said they did not argue in the least.

Above you mentioned that we should pay more money for GY tires because they will pay for damages. But they (Goodyear) do not guarantee it, and it is not in writing. That's not quite the "insurance policy" that you made it sound like it was. I agree it is impressive that GY has stepped up and helped some folks out, but let's be honest..... it's not a guarantee that they will help everybody under all conditions. I personally feel that it would be wiser to buy tires that are likely just as good (if not better) for less money. Then keep the savings in your bank account. I'll use the savings to pay my insurance deductible if I ever have to repair the RV due to a blow out, and will still have extra money left over to spend on beer and diesel. I honestly have had better luck with good quality Chinese and Korean made tires anyhow. Not all Chinese made tires are the same you know. My Geostar 574s have been very impressive so far. And Sailun's are getting good reports.