Tire Issue

tntnardo wrote:
Ok I know they is a thousand threads on tire issues & I think I read them all. But still a little confused & would like some input before I purchase 4 new tires. I have a jayco Pinnacle, weight from factory 13,119 / rated for 2,831 cargo, so that brings me to 16,000 for total. Eack axle is rated for 7000lb. Trailer came with st235-80r16 tow max tires. Only had about 4000 miles on them when the cords on 2 tires went (didn't blow but were bulged in middle) Had both tires replaced with the same toe max tires (I got a 70% warranty adjustment on the tires), yes I know I should have known better. After about 1000 more miles my 3ird tire of the of the original tow maxes blew. I then replaced the remaining 2 original tires with GY marathon. Well after about 2,000 miles the cord let lose on one of the NEW tow maxes I had replaced. After reading many threads on this subject I am going to replace all 4 tires. My research has me deciding between two tires, Bridgestone Lt235-85r16 Duravis / sailun st235-80r16 Although there have been many comments on the st vs Lt tire, it appears the sailun is an exception to the "don't buy a st". I did go to my local tire dealer (Goodyear), he said the bridgestone he could get with no problem but the sailun he could not be sure how long it would take to get. Both tires were about $200 each. So my only concern with the sailun would be how soon to get a replacement if I have trouble on road. Its a shame I no longer feel safe with my 5th wheeler do to the issues I have had & the issues I have read about. So even though I have 4 new tires on it I'm am going to get 4 new ones for a better piece of mind. Also with the total weight of trailer rated at 16,000 will both of these tires meet that. Thank you in advance for any information.

No direct experience with either, but from what I've read here, you should have good luck with either one. Might want to shop around for a better price, though. The 'stones can be had at Costco or Sam's, last I looked.

Lyle