Tire Brand

Inthecountry wrote:
Not sure how to add the youtube video for you other than copy and paste:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZxX2Dd1mz4&feature=youtube_gdata

Thanks for the update. Sounds like you got a good deal. :)

SabreCanuck wrote:
I would be of the opinion that there is a much closer relationship between blown tires and comments regarding "can I turn turn 90 degrees without breaking window", "how fast can I pull my 5'er?", and "I'm running 1000# over but it's OK".

It would be a safe bet that the correlation of above is much higher than China versus USA made tires.

Moral = If you overload, over speed, over heat, or over turn on a regular basis then you are increasing your chances of damaging and therefore blowing tires. Arguably, you can spend money on tires that will hold up better to said abuse or you can STOP the abuse.

That's the choice.

ST tires experience a high rate of failures before and after their production moved off shore. Chris

I would be of the opinion that there is a much closer relationship between blown tires and comments regarding "can I turn turn 90 degrees without breaking window", "how fast can I pull my 5'er?", and "I'm running 1000# over but it's OK".

It would be a safe bet that the correlation of above is much higher than China versus USA made tires.

Moral = If you overload, over speed, over heat, or over turn on a regular basis then you are increasing your chances of damaging and therefore blowing tires. Arguably, you can spend money on tires that will hold up better to said abuse or you can STOP the abuse.

That's the choice.

Check your facts! Michelin does not own Bridgestone. Bridgestone is a very larg and separate company that owns Firestone.

Keith

Dandy Dan wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

CKNSLS wrote:
The "China bomb"comments really are not useful and are getting really old....more reasons people are feeling in droves from this forum.

Does the truth hurt? I know of one Chinese tire that has a good reputation Sailun. Actually two, Maxis they are better than most but have read reports of some failures.

Point is if you want quality stick to Bridgestone, Michelin in a 16" "E" and GY, Michelin or Sailun in "G" or "H" tires.

FYI Michelin owns BFG and Bridgestone.

Yes and I have had awesome results running 3rd gen take off BFG's on my 2nd gen RAM.

Cummins12V98 wrote:

CKNSLS wrote:
The "China bomb"comments really are not useful and are getting really old....more reasons people are feeling in droves from this forum.

Does the truth hurt? I know of one Chinese tire that has a good reputation Sailun. Actually two, Maxis they are better than most but have read reports of some failures.

Point is if you want quality stick to Bridgestone, Michelin in a 16" "E" and GY, Michelin or Sailun in "G" or "H" tires.

FYI Michelin owns BFG and Bridgestone.

CKNSLS wrote:
The "China bomb"comments really are not useful and are getting really old....more reasons people are feeling in droves from this forum.

I completely agree and have made similar comments.

Here's the image I've been trying to post for weeks, and can be found in a number of other tire threads here as well.

JIMNLIN wrote:

NWKomfort350 wrote:
I went to another place in town and they are recommending a different tire.
I am wondering if anybody has experience with a Hercules H-901 LT235/85r16
Load range G.
It weighs 52.5 pounds.

This is a fairly new tire and have been out for about 3 years. It takes several years in the RV world to have some type of reputation and recommendations from members. I see some of the brand RV websites where a few members have mounted them but its going to take rv folks several years to time out or wear out tires on their trailers.

However commercial haulers have found them to be just as reliable as the Sailuns.
Those folks may wear out two sets of tires on their trailers in a year time and 70k-90k miles. I've seen no complaints about the H-901 and probably won't as their another heavy all steel ply carcass commercial grade tire.
I see their website shows three 16" LT sizes and one ST. Load range F and G.
http://www.herculestire.com/tire-gallery/commercial/medium-truck/highway-premium-all-position/h-901/

In googling I have found the same information.
I think I will be a Guinea pig.
They look like a strong tire at a reasonable price.
I have more spare capacity than the average 5er otherwise I would go with something that has a longer track record.
My 5er GVWR is 14,600. Axles are 7,000.
H-901 LT gives me 15,000 pounds of tire capacity on a LT tire.

NWKomfort350 wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

NWKomfort350 wrote:
Les Schwab just told me they won't install the tires I bring in.

He said its a new thing that stopped installing tires that get brought in.
:(

Best to stay away from LS anyway!

They are so convenient in this region is the problem. I have never been a big fan of Discount Tire.

I have bought two sets of MS2's from Discount. I have to say they impressed my from the sale to the installation.

I am from the NW and LS has been going down hill for years since Les is out of the picture. If you want someone up your behind then they are for you. You want quality parts and service look elsewhere.

NWKomfort350 wrote:
I went to another place in town and they are recommending a different tire.
I am wondering if anybody has experience with a Hercules H-901 LT235/85r16
Load range G.
It weighs 52.5 pounds.

This is a fairly new tire and have been out for about 3 years. It takes several years in the RV world to have some type of reputation and recommendations from members. I see some of the brand RV websites where a few members have mounted them but its going to take rv folks several years to time out or wear out tires on their trailers.

However commercial haulers have found them to be just as reliable as the Sailuns.
Those folks may wear out two sets of tires on their trailers in a year time and 70k-90k miles. I've seen no complaints about the H-901 and probably won't as their another heavy all steel ply carcass commercial grade tire.
I see their website shows three 16" LT sizes and one ST. Load range F and G.
http://www.herculestire.com/tire-gallery/commercial/medium-truck/highway-premium-all-position/h-901/