Samson G-rated Tires

I just had Samson ST235-80R16 GL285T installed om my 5er last week. Only done a few miles on them so far lets see how they go.They were $1020.00 mounted and balanced.

I paid $1,600.00 for 4 G614's. I would not be willing to roll the dice on something that is untested to save $600.00. I hope these tires work out.

Good luck and keep us posted as we all will need more as time passes.

CALandLIN wrote:
Samson Tires

Cool find. Thanks.

I'm not going to do it. At this point, I just don't trust the dealership. We really like the camper and may end up getting it but the sales manager has blown too much smoke my way for me to do this right now. They want me to fax them a deposit form so bad, its annoying. But after this last bull about these $306 Samson tires, I'm going to wait until after the Raleigh RV show next weekend. If we don't see anything there that we don't know about (I doubt we will), then we'll go look at some others and this Vengeance again. If I buy the Vengeance, it'll be with its original tires. I'll probably go ahead and get G614s and have peace of mind.

I'd also look at the G rated Sailun S637 tires, very reputable as only Chinese tire manufacturer that I'm aware of that has passed TS16949 certification...also much cheaper than the GY G 614's.

NC Hauler wrote:
I'd also look at the G rated Sailun S637 tires, very reputable as only Chinese tire manufacturer that I'm aware of that has passed TS16949 certification...also much cheaper than the GY G 614's.

X2. I put them on our trailer last year and they are a very heavy robust tire. I have absolutely no issues with them so far and have yet to read anything negative about them. I haven't even had to add air to them yet.

blofgren wrote:

NC Hauler wrote:
I'd also look at the G rated Sailun S637 tires, very reputable as only Chinese tire manufacturer that I'm aware of that has passed TS16949 certification...also much cheaper than the GY G 614's.

X2. I put them on our trailer last year and they are a very heavy robust tire. I have absolutely no issues with them so far and have yet to read anything negative about them. I haven't even had to add air to them yet.

I haven't read any negative reviews either, and that is on 4 or 5 truck and RV sites over last several years,... I think there are several on this forum who have run them 3 years with no issues.

edatlanta wrote:
I paid $1,600.00 for 4 G614's. I would not be willing to roll the dice on something that is untested to save $600.00. I hope these tires work out.

Good luck and keep us posted as we all will need more as time passes.

Smart move IMHO! I have owned two sets go GY "G" tires with many thousands of miles not even a flat. Both sets were dated in 07, prior to that time they did have some problems but since have been VERY trouble free. If you do have a problem GY WILL pay for damages and a new tire. Not another out there will do the same.

Last two sets of GY's have been the "H" model and also ZERO problems. I am so confident in them I don't have a TPMS. The way I look at buying the best in this example you only paid $600 for your tires the $1,000 was a given. That philosophy has served me well.

Cummins12V98 wrote:

edatlanta wrote:
I paid $1,600.00 for 4 G614's. I would not be willing to roll the dice on something that is untested to save $600.00. I hope these tires work out.

Good luck and keep us posted as we all will need more as time passes.

Smart move IMHO! I have owned two sets go GY "G" tires with many thousands of miles not even a flat. Both sets were dated in 07, prior to that time they did have some problems but since have been VERY trouble free. If you do have a problem GY WILL pay for damages and a new tire. Not another out there will do the same.

Last two sets of GY's have been the "H" model and also ZERO problems. I am so confident in them I don't have a TPMS. The way I look at buying the best in this example you only paid $600 for your tires the $1,000 was a given. That philosophy has served me well.

I took the savings and purchased the Sailun S637 that are every bit as good as the Goodyear. Instead of paying $1,600.00 I simply took the savings and paid 1//2 the price of the Goodyear's.
Sailun's are a game changer. 3 years and they are still going strong.
As far as paying for damage. I already have insurance on my RV to cover any damage that may occur. I don't need a 2nd pseudo policy paid to Goodyear to cover damaged caused by my tires.

Lantley wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

edatlanta wrote:
I paid $1,600.00 for 4 G614's. I would not be willing to roll the dice on something that is untested to save $600.00. I hope these tires work out.

Good luck and keep us posted as we all will need more as time passes.

Smart move IMHO! I have owned two sets go GY "G" tires with many thousands of miles not even a flat. Both sets were dated in 07, prior to that time they did have some problems but since have been VERY trouble free. If you do have a problem GY WILL pay for damages and a new tire. Not another out there will do the same.

Last two sets of GY's have been the "H" model and also ZERO problems. I am so confident in them I don't have a TPMS. The way I look at buying the best in this example you only paid $600 for your tires the $1,000 was a given. That philosophy has served me well.

I took the savings and purchased the Sailun S637 that are every bit as good as the Goodyear. Instead of paying $1,600.00 I simply took the savings and paid 1//2 the price of the Goodyear's.
Sailun's are a game changer. 3 years and they are still going strong.
As far as paying for damage. I already have insurance on my RV to cover any damage that may occur. I don't need a 2nd pseudo policy paid to Goodyear to cover damaged caused by my tires.

Dang, i couldn't remember who it was that had these tires for 3 years...and it's one of my buddy's:B

If the manufacturer of the Sailuns WEREN'T TS16969 compliant, I'd never recommend them.
I too used GY G614's and they were great..older tire, (06' year dated), blew and GY put 4 new tires on for me...it was THEIR proposal. They were great. Would Sailun do the same?? Who knows, guess we have to wait to see if there is a tire failure first.

I just have to say with the Quality manufactured tire by Sailun, and it being 1/2 the price of a GY either the Sailuns will go up in price, or hopefully GY will drop their pricing on the G rated tires to be more competitive.