Load Range G Tires

[CoMoCo]

I currently have Goodyear G614 tires on our fifth wheel (see signature). This is what came on the trailer when we bought it new in 2013. I am looking at new tires and am trying to understand why the G614 tires (235/85R16) have a diameter of 30.7 inches whereas all other 235/85R16 tires have a diameter of 31.7 inches.

If I switch tire brands I don't know if a 1 inch larger tire will fit in my wheel wells.

Does anyone know why the Goodyear G614 tires have a smaller diameter than every other tire brand? Even the Goodyear Endurance 235/85R16 has a diameter of 31.7 inches. (I have no intention of dropping to an E range tire - the Endurance is just an example).

Thanks for any input.

[TXiceman]

JIMNLIN wrote:
Seems odd coming from those owning a made in Mexico truck.

Or a truck made in Canada.

Or a truck with a engine made in Mexico.

What country did those materials in the G614 come from.

Try to find a fully made American vehicle. At least it was assembled in Kentucky.

And GY will provide a better warranty on the tires.

Ken

[joebedford]

If I had G614s on my rig, I'd be comfortable running them for 10 years.

I tried to get them a few years ago and was quoted over $400CDN per tire = $2500 + installation.

[CoMoCo]

Cummins12V98 wrote:

CoMoCo wrote:
Thanks for the replies. I think the size is right - GoodYear has been publishing the same diameter for at last 8 years. Doesn't mean it's right though.

The Sailun 235/80-16 is an option I am considering.

Curious have the GY's given you any problems?

If not then I guess it's down to $$$ and either US or Chinese Made.

I have not had any problems with the GYs. I live in Canada and the prices are very different here. The GYs will cost me just over $2,100 Canadian dollars. I don't have a firm price for the Sailuns but they are around $1,500 Canadian dollars. That's an expensive insurance policy especially when GY does not put it in writing that they will cover any trailer damage. If it isn't in writing then there is no insurance!

[Cummins12V98]

fj12ryder wrote:
Well, it is the internet, so we could both be right. 🙂

So true!

[fj12ryder]

Well, it is the internet, so we could both be right. 🙂

[Cummins12V98]

I used ford truck guys prices he mentioned on the other thread.

[fj12ryder]

Cummins12V98 wrote:

fj12ryder wrote:
For a double axle, the price is $600 vs $1100, for a triple axle $1600 vs $940. Considering the quality seems to be about the same, with maybe a couple more isues with the Goodyear, it pretty much boils down to price.

Personally I'd rather spend the money to travel.

Simple tire Sailun $202 ea and GY $292.

I have plenty of money so I am more than happy to spend the difference.:B

Also keeping my fellow Americans working.

I based the prices I quoted on Simple Tire prices of $157 for the Sailun S637 and $282 for the Goodyear G614,

Sailun S637

Goodyear G614

[JIMNLIN]

Seems odd coming from those owning a made in Mexico truck.

Or a truck made in Canada.

Or a truck with a engine made in Mexico.

What country did those materials in the G614 come from.

[Cummins12V98]

TXiceman wrote:
I elected to go with American made GY tires over the Chinese tires. Rather see Americans with jobs.

Ken

Good Man!

[TXiceman]

I elected to go with American made GY tires over the Chinese tires. Rather see Americans with jobs.

Ken

[Cummins12V98]

fj12ryder wrote:
For a double axle, the price is $600 vs $1100, for a triple axle $1600 vs $940. Considering the quality seems to be about the same, with maybe a couple more isues with the Goodyear, it pretty much boils down to price.

Personally I'd rather spend the money to travel.

Simple tire Sailun $202 ea and GY $292.

I have plenty of money so I am more than happy to spend the difference.:B

Also keeping my fellow Americans working.

[fj12ryder]

laknox wrote:

fj12ryder wrote:
For a double axle, the price is $600 vs $1100, for a triple axle $1600 vs $940. Considering the quality seems to be about the same, with maybe a couple more isues with the Goodyear, it pretty much boils down to price.

Personally I'd rather spend the money to travel.

The extra cost for the GY simply boils down to an "insurance policy", since GY is willing, in many cases, to pay for damages caused by a blowout.

Lyle

Yes, I've heard that. But I kind of look at the extra cost like I would a warranty that I would have to buy for a product. If I feel the product is good enough, I wouldn't buy a warranty, or extended warranty, but I might if I felt the quality of the product might necessitate some kind of backup protection.

Anyway, that's how I view the extra cost of Goodyear when the "insurance" references arise.

[laknox]

fj12ryder wrote:
For a double axle, the price is $600 vs $1100, for a triple axle $1600 vs $940. Considering the quality seems to be about the same, with maybe a couple more isues with the Goodyear, it pretty much boils down to price.

Personally I'd rather spend the money to travel.

The extra cost for the GY simply boils down to an "insurance policy", since GY is willing, in many cases, to pay for damages caused by a blowout.

Lyle

[fj12ryder]

For a double axle, the price is $600 vs $1100, for a triple axle $1600 vs $940. Considering the quality seems to be about the same, with maybe a couple more isues with the Goodyear, it pretty much boils down to price.

Personally I'd rather spend the money to travel.

[Cummins12V98]

CoMoCo wrote:
Thanks for the replies. I think the size is right - GoodYear has been publishing the same diameter for at last 8 years. Doesn't mean it's right though.

The Sailun 235/80-16 is an option I am considering.

Curious have the GY's given you any problems?

If not then I guess it's down to $$$ and either US or Chinese Made.