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klr650goldwing's avatar
klr650goldwing
Explorer
Oct 06, 2021

Tires again

Today, while driving on a freeway, we blew out aST235/80R16 with a G load rating. This tire was mounted on a 16,000 lb 5er. The tire brand was Samson and yes, that tire is mfg. in China. We will be purchasing 4 new tires in the next day or two. Can you recommend a better tire than the one that blew? We don't mind paying for quality, in fact we would much rather pay for quality than experience again what happened today.
  • blofgren's avatar
    blofgren
    Explorer
    Oct 07, 2021
    Pretty tough to beat a Sailun S637; I have had mine on my 16k fiver for 6 1/2 years so far with zero issues and they still look great. They also only lose about 3 psi each evenly over winter storage.

    Yes, they are Chinese tires but they have a great track record and I would buy them again without hesitation.
  • Notthru2's avatar
    Notthru2
    Explorer
    Oct 07, 2021
    I have Hercules G rated tires on my trailer. Highly recommended by my tire guy who installed them on his father's trailer as well. I've only had them for about 9 months, but they give me peace of mind. My trailer has a GVWR of 10,500 lbs. That is very close to my tire guy's father's trailer. I know I have more tire than I'll ever need, but I'm anxious to see how they perform over time.
  • MFL's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    Oct 07, 2021
    No personal experience with them, but many knowledgeable forum members are using Sailun brand, and recommending them.

    Goodyear also makes a G load tire.

    Jerry
  • yankeecamper's avatar
    yankeecamper
    Explorer
    Oct 07, 2021
    Shortly after I bought my Big Horn I put Hercules tires made by Cooper on after I had a blow out. I love that tire. They may be harder to find in the east coast.

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