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garysol's avatar
garysol
Explorer
Jul 28, 2014

Tire decision... My turn :)

5th wheel is a Komfort 3530 40ft bunkhouse
GVWR is 15,500lbs.
Wheels are 16in and rated up to 110psi.

Making a few assumptions here since I honestly have not weighed the trailer but lets use the GVWR of 15,500 and the 20% pin weight "rule".

pin weight 3,100
wheel weight 3,100 x 4

I have pretty much narrowed my decision to Maxxis m8008 and the Goodyear g614.

Maxxis m8008 ST235/80R-16= 3,420 max load and $160.00 x 4
Goodyear g614 235/85R-16= 3,750 max load and $320.00 x 4

Assuming you owned my trailer and were not swimming in money which tire would you choose?
  • JW_of_Opechee_S's avatar
    JW_of_Opechee_S
    Explorer
    Jul 29, 2014
    Looks like I would choose the Maxxis with a little trepidation, not sure how they get such a big price difference. Don't think I would drive over 65 with the Maxxis.
  • JIMNLIN's avatar
    JIMNLIN
    Explorer III
    Jul 29, 2014
    A 40' bunkhouse trailer at 15500 GVWR.

    IMO its a no brainer. The Maxxis isn't even in the same class as the all steel ply carcass G614 .
    However as Lantley says the Sailun S637 is a commercial grade LT235/85-16 G load range tire at 3750 lb capacity/110 psi would be my pick for a trailer with 7k axles.

    I sure wouldn't put a Maxxis ST tire mor any ST brand on any 15500 lb trailer that size unless it was used little and not on long interstate runs at close to max loads.
  • garysol's avatar
    garysol
    Explorer
    Jul 29, 2014
    Lantley wrote:
    Neither I would get Sailuns.
    They seem to be every bit as good as the goodyear but much cheaper

    Check out 16" Sailun tire here

    I purchased 4 last year.

    JIMNLIN wrote:
    A 40' bunkhouse trailer at 15500 GVWR.

    IMO its a no brainer. The Maxxis isn't even in the same class as the all steel ply carcass G614 .
    However as Lantley says the Sailun S637 is a commercial grade LT235/85-16 G load range tire at 3750 lb capacity/110 psi would be my pick for a trailer with 7k axles.
    .


    I have sent a email message into my closest tire dealer that handles Sailun. Ill see what he can do for me. In all honesty I have never heard of Sailun before coming to RV.NET not that that means anything. Thanks again for the additional option.
  • dbbls's avatar
    dbbls
    Explorer
    Jul 29, 2014
    Some RV manufactures install Sailun S637 on new trailers. They are an all steel cord construction, just like the Goodyear G614. Goodyear will pay for any damage to your trailer if a tire blow's out and it is found to be defective. Sailun will not, but you are not paying for the insurance either. I already carry insurance that will cover the damage so I don't need Goodyear's.
  • jimmyfred's avatar
    jimmyfred
    Explorer
    Jul 29, 2014
    garysol wrote:
    5th wheel is a Komfort 3530 40ft bunkhouse
    GVWR is 15,500lbs.
    Wheels are 16in and rated up to 110psi.

    Making a few assumptions here since I honestly have not weighed the trailer but lets use the GVWR of 15,500 and the 20% pin weight "rule".

    pin weight 3,100
    wheel weight 3,100 x 4

    I have pretty much narrowed my decision to Maxxis m8008 and the Goodyear g614.

    Maxxis m8008 ST235/80R-16= 3,420 max load and $160.00 x 4
    Goodyear g614 235/85R-16= 3,750 max load and $320.00 x 4

    Assuming you owned my trailer and were not swimming in money which tire would you choose?


    ...........Most likely the Maxxis does NOT have a Steel matrix embedded in the sidewall , this is what prevents the weight of the trailer's side to side movement while traveling . The G614 , Michelin Ribs , and Sailun All Have a steel matric in their sidewalls . The steel matrix in both the tread and sidewall makes the listed tires above heavier than the ST grade of tires . , jf
  • fj12ryder's avatar
    fj12ryder
    Explorer III
    Jul 29, 2014
    Lantley wrote:
    Neither I would get Sailuns.
    They seem to be every bit as good as the goodyear but much cheaper

    Check out 16" Sailun tire here

    I purchased 4 last year.
    I'd have to agree with Lantley, and I bought 6 last year. :)
  • Cummins12V98's avatar
    Cummins12V98
    Explorer III
    Jul 29, 2014
    I would go with the GY G tires. They have been very trouble free since early 07. They WILL take care of damages no other tire company will. I have ran two sets of the GY G's that were dated mid 07 many miles and never even had a flat.

    Run them 5-6 years and sell them on CL for a few hundred to someone for their utility trailer.
  • laknox's avatar
    laknox
    Nomad
    Jul 29, 2014
    garysol wrote:
    5th wheel is a Komfort 3530 40ft bunkhouse
    GVWR is 15,500lbs.
    Wheels are 16in and rated up to 110psi.

    Making a few assumptions here since I honestly have not weighed the trailer but lets use the GVWR of 15,500 and the 20% pin weight "rule".

    pin weight 3,100
    wheel weight 3,100 x 4

    I have pretty much narrowed my decision to Maxxis m8008 and the Goodyear g614.

    Maxxis m8008 ST235/80R-16= 3,420 max load and $160.00 x 4
    Goodyear g614 235/85R-16= 3,750 max load and $320.00 x 4

    Assuming you owned my trailer and were not swimming in money which tire would you choose?


    Not even a contest. Don't even consider the Maxxis. Either go with a G-rated tire or, at minimum, Michelin Ribs or Bridgestone Duravis R250.

    Lyle
  • JIMNLIN's avatar
    JIMNLIN
    Explorer III
    Jul 29, 2014
    The Ribs and the R250 have 3042 lbs of capacity and don't match a 40' 15500 GVWR trailer with 7k axles ..... if the trailer has 7k axles.

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