endurance goodyear tire

[caysea7254]

Hi, does anyone on this forum have these new tires? We are going to buy new tires for our 2015 337 RLS Reflection and it will be between The Endurance And the Maximus. Any info appreciated! Thanks

[caysea7254]

update on my op. We went with the Sailun Tires. They arrived today and get them put on Tuesday. Just in time for our 4 day camping extended weekend. Then next month 17 day vacation in Colorado! Thanks to everyone for the comments on the Sailun tires. DH was having hard time finding size we needed but finally ordered them from Trailer Tires and Wheels .com Thanks again Tara:)

[BarneyS]

Justaguy wrote:
I have never heard of Maximus tires....do you mean Maxxis tires? If so they are good tires. I have north of 25,000 miles on my set that is on my 337RLS.

See the post by caysea7254 above at 3:00pm.
Yes, Maxxis tires are an excellent tire. I just purchased my 2nd set last summer. First set aged out at 6 years.
Barney

[kzspree320]

caysea7254 wrote:
That tire requires a high capacity wheel and a high pressure stem, we will need to check with grand design to see if that is what we have. So complicated!!! Now we are wanting to get the Sailun ST637 size ST235/80R16. Thanks to all of you for your comments!! very appreciated! Tara

I just ordered the same Sailuns from Simpletire. I looked at the back of my wheels on the inside spokes. I found 3,980 lbs (wheel rating), 16 X 6J, wheel size and width (6"), and 110psi (which is the same as the Sailuns). This info is normally stamped on the back inside of the wheels someplace. Good luck.

[Justaguy]

I have never heard of Maximus tires....do you mean Maxxis tires? If so they are good tires. I have north of 25,000 miles on my set that is on my 337RLS.

[cummins2014]

caysea7254 wrote:
That tire requires a high capacity wheel and a high pressure stem, we will need to check with grand design to see if that is what we have. So complicated!!! Now we are wanting to get the Sailun ST637 size ST235/80R16. Thanks to all of you for your comments!! very appreciated! Tara

There is no doubt you will be happy with Sailun tire.

[caysea7254]

That tire requires a high capacity wheel and a high pressure stem, we will need to check with grand design to see if that is what we have. So complicated!!! Now we are wanting to get the Sailun ST637 size ST235/80R16. Thanks to all of you for your comments!! very appreciated! Tara

[garyp4951]

caysea7254 wrote:
Oops sorry yes I did mean Maxxis, thanks for bringing it to my attention. We hate picking out tires!!! They are expensive and don't want to make a mistake. Any suggestions?

14.000 GVWR 5er, Sailun, Hercules, Goodyear, all G rated.

[md_procouple]

Had 3 Maxis tires blow out on one trip matter of fact to Columbus IN. and had 2 of the replacements blow out a month later, and No I do not overload the Camper, stay within weight limits, nor do I run over 55 mph. Have had the Sailun's now for 3 years and Not any problems.

[caysea7254]

Oops sorry yes I did mean Maxxis, thanks for bringing it to my attention. We hate picking out tires!!! They are expensive and don't want to make a mistake. Any suggestions?

[JIMNLIN]

Never heard of a Maximux tire...
..... but if its the Maxxis ST8008 they seem popular to some websites and not on others.
With over 30 members reporting tire issues with their Maxxis 8008 I sure wouldn't use them on a heavy trailer...JMO.

[caysea7254]

avvidclif1 thanks for link, appreciate it!

[caysea7254]

md_procouple, why do you say stay away from Maximux tires? We hear good comments on them. Just wondering if we are missing something. and thanks for letting us know where to look for Sailun tires.

[cummins2014]

rsg63 wrote:

azdryheat wrote:
If you're running 16" tires get some LT's instead and never have a tire worry again.

I agree with azdryheat. I know this is not choosing between your two trailer tire options but I think it's relevant: I go LT's on all my trailers now (Boat, jetski and 5ver). Currently running Michelin Defender LTX's on our 40' unit. Very stout capacity rating, smoother ride than the 110 PSI units, better traction in the rain, higher speed rating (easy 80 mph in Utah!), and a lot less $$.

Maybe you ,and azdryheat could expand on this LT theory. I know the G614's are an LT tire for trailer use only, and meet many weight ratings on the bigger fifth wheels.

Many LT 235/85/16's are rated for 3042, and cannot meet the axle ratings of the bigger fifth wheels with 7K axles . The Michelin Defender LTX are no exception. Possibily your 40' unit is a triple axle ,which might make sense, but a 7K double axle those LT tires you are pushing don't meet the axle ratings.

They may be great tires ,but just the fact they don't meet the OEM weight rating is not good advice for the larger fifth wheels, and 40' is larger.

[cummins2014]

Lantley wrote:

GY is a great tire however it is at least $100 per tire more than the Sailun without any added benefit other than damage protection if there is a blow out. I already have insurance I don't need to pay for it twice via an expensive set of tires.

I have said this all along, don't want to pay for insurance on a tire that is arguably inferior compared to the Sailun's.

The Goodyear Endurance may be a great alternative in many applications in the E rated ST tire, if they prove themselves . Jury is still out on them.

I like to buy American as much as anyone , but Goodyear needs to wake up, and get competitive on prices. My last set before the Sailuns were the G614's . I can't imagine how many sales Goodyear is losing to the Sailuns.

Comparing prices on the two , Size 235/85/16. These prices are from Simpletire today. Goodyear G614's 289.99, Sailun S637 138.93 a difference of 151.06 or a difference of 604.24 for a set of four. IMO the price difference is insane .

Cummins12V98 , I know you insist on the Goodyear tire, and push them whenever possible. I too could push the G614's that I previously owned , had no issues with them, but I can't in good conscience, with such a high price tag compared to arguably an inferior tire to the Sailun.

As you say they have had a stellar record since mid 2007, but you can still find issues since then.