ST Tires ???

[ilvtravln]

Have LT tires on my fiver, thinking of going back to ST tires, does anyone have a brand they would recommend. Not to keen on Chinese tires. Size is ST 235 85 16.

Thanks

[Cummins12V98]

guidry wrote:
After having tire problems I ended moving up to G load range, Hartland tires from Discount Tires. Great tires and good price.

Return at 4 years or sooner to let us know how the Chinese Tires worked out.

[Cummins12V98]

ScottG wrote:
Another vote for GY Endurance. They've been around long enough for me and their record is excellent regarding blowouts and failures.
The only thing I don't like about them is they are subject to rock mining, where a sharp rock will burrow all the way down to the cords. Most tires wont do this but mine have several places where I can see the silver cords after removing rocks.

Have you contacted GY about the rock issue? Just over two years on mine on boat trailer with no issue like that. In and out of gravel nearly every day in the Summer at boat launches.

I also tow at 70 where possible.

[CapriRacer]

Terryallan wrote:
…. Only been out 2 years or so? Launched Feb 2017......

My experience analyzing tire returns for a major tire manufacturer says that it is the summer months that matter and that tire failures peak in the 3rd summer, but you get a good indication after the second summer. That means the Goodyear Endurance has experienced 3 summers with no reported non-road hazard failures.

[ford_truck_guy]

Another hand up for Endurance...
close to3 years in production, really no issues reported, goodyear name behind as insurance, as they have been good at ponying up for repairs , and made in the USA...

and the other vote is the Saliun, greta reports all over, cheaper,

[JIMNLIN]

Wait, what about the Goodyear Endurance , it’s has a stellar reputation one said, but how’s that possible , at 2 years old .

I agree Sailun is the only one for me , it TRULY has a stellar reputation

The Endurance is popular. However just about any brand tire that is two+ years old shouldn't show any assues yet. Hell many old Carlisle radial trail maypops for past years would last that long. Too early yet but I would bet they will have a better service record than the tires they replaced.
We saw this with the Maxxis ST8008 when they first came out. 3 to 5 years later as they accumulated miles and years of service they started coming up with issues.
The Sailuns 16" load G S637 has been around now in the trucking side, and recentley the rv industry, for over 10 years now. Right now there the holy grail for 16" load g tires for serious haulers...and even rv trailer owners. 10 year service record vs 2+ years service record. Make your own choices.

For 5.2k or lite loaded 6k axle the Bridgestone R238 LT235/85-16 E at 3042 lbs commercial grade all steel ply carcass would be my pick.

For a max loaded 6k axles or 7k axles the Sailun S637 in a ST235/80-16 G at 4080 lbs capacity.

For heavy loaded 7k and 8k axle the Sailun ST235/85-16 G at 4400 lbs capacity.
Both would be great choices for the job.

WE get these tire help requests all the time with no input what the trailers gvwr or axle ratings are...or the OEM tire sizes and load ranges.

Need a sticky for trailer tire requestion that has all the info so we could give the OP a better less cluttered choices.

[guidry]

After having tire problems I ended moving up to G load range, Hartland tires from Discount Tires. Great tires and good price.

[Me_Again]

laknox wrote:


Why? We don't even know what FW the OP has. Unless he's got a 15k+ rig, why not stick with a good E rated LT like a Michelin Rib or Bridgestone Duravis?

Lyle

A little searching of his posts shows
"We have an 09 Bighorn 3370" That model has a 14K GVWR. I agree on Sailun's for tires. Run them at 80-85 PSI.

[Me_Again]

Terryallan wrote:


but for now. Maxxis seems to have the best longevity record.

Cracked sidewalls and all!

[laknox]

Terryallan wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
I don’t care what they are called the GY ENDURANCE has a stellar record.

But it is still relatively new. Only been out 2 years or so? Launched Feb 2017.. Not really enough time to have a comparable record. They may well be great tires. Only time will tell.

but for now. Maxxis seems to have the best longevity record.

Maxxis is very long in the tooth, IMO. Still speed rated at on 65 mph and I've been reading of more failures on them, recently. If you're stuck on an ST tire, the Endurance is probably the way to go.

Lyle

[laknox]

amxpress wrote:
Sailun S637T are 14 ply ST tires that have a proven track record, also reasonably priced.
Sailun S637T trailer tires

Why? We don't even know what FW the OP has. Unless he's got a 15k+ rig, why not stick with a good E rated LT like a Michelin Rib or Bridgestone Duravis?

Lyle

[Edd505]

G614 or Sailun S637

[ScottG]

Another vote for GY Endurance. They've been around long enough for me and their record is excellent regarding blowouts and failures.
The only thing I don't like about them is they are subject to rock mining, where a sharp rock will burrow all the way down to the cords. Most tires wont do this but mine have several places where I can see the silver cords after removing rocks.

[Cummins12V98]

Terryallan wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
I don’t care what they are called the GY ENDURANCE has a stellar record.

But it is still relatively new. Only been out 2 years or so? Launched Feb 2017.. Not really enough time to have a comparable record. They may well be great tires. Only time will tell.

but for now. Maxxis seems to have the best longevity record.

Two years and eight months. Show me a non road hazard failure.

Cherry on top it’s a US Made tire.

[cummins2014]

fj12ryder wrote:
Just curious why you would go back to ST tires. Have you had issues with the LT tires you've been using? Personally the only ST tire I would ever buy would be a Sailun.

Wait, what about the Goodyear Endurance , it’s has a stellar reputation one said, but how’s that possible , at 2 years old .

I agree Sailun is the only one for me , it TRULY has a stellar reputation

[MarkTwain]

azdryheat wrote:
Going back to ST? Bad choice.

Agree!!! Just curious as to the reason to go back to a ST tire?????