yeah, tires again

[3_dog_nights]

I DID look at the search option, 21,000+ post, 4,200 under 5th wheel.

had a blow out on my china bombs and decided to replace all 4. Looking around, my size was only available in the Marathon which I understand is now made in china as well. What is recommended to replace ST235/80 R16 ?
(3300# @ 80 cold PSI) Hearing G-614's but they don't make that size.

[CALandLIN]

MartyMoose wrote:
I just had my new Sailun S637 ( the new ones are rated at 129L - 4,050 lbs at 110psi) tires mounted. The tech at the store was very impressed with these. My back will hurt for a week after loading/unloading and mounting but I don't think I will touch these again for quite awhile. They are VERY heavy / sturdy tires. I also purchased a new matching rim as the spare rim that came with my camper was not rated for 110PSI.
The TOMAX 16 in tires seemed like toys in comparison.

That's a ST tire. Their LT tire is a 126L rated at 3750# @ 110 psi.

[MartyMoose]

I just had my new Sailun S637 ( the new ones are rated at 129L - 4,050 lbs at 110psi) tires mounted. The tech at the store was very impressed with these. My back will hurt for a week after loading/unloading and mounting but I don't think I will touch these again for quite awhile. They are VERY heavy / sturdy tires. I also purchased a new matching rim as the spare rim that came with my camper was not rated for 110PSI.
The TOMAX 16 in tires seemed like toys in comparison.

[3_dog_nights]

OP here, Thanks for all of the input, recommendations and digressions. I have bought and installed the tires, now planning my next trip. I will let this dead decaying horse, return to dust. And look forward to the next questions. Thanks again!
Bob

[laknox]

up2nogood wrote:

avvidclif1 wrote:
But no-one has reported a Sailun to fail so they can try out their damage policy.

Most keep missing this point, yes paying for damages is great, but as I said I would prefer the tire that doesn't have a history of failure .


I think Laknox missed the point when asked about does he know this for a fact, I think what was asked is does he know for a fact if Sailun does or does not cover damage from a failure. Its been reported enough on here that we ALL should know by now with the many failures of the Goodyear tire that they cover damages .

I seem to remember a post about someone who did have a Sailun go bad and tried to file a claim, but Sailun simply said "no damage claims, period". I don't have time to search it out today as I'm working. Was sometime in '14...

Lyle

[Cummins12V98]

ZOSO wrote:
Well, as I understand it, the OP has already bought his tires. I see no point in continuing to flog this not only dead, but completely decomposed horse. It's turned into the usual "my way or the highway" deal.

I offered up my opinion on the GY tires he bought. You'll notice I did not bash hell out of the other seemingly decent tire. Although it's just my opinion, I think much of the tire troubles we here about arises from misuse, overloading and lack of attention and maintenance.

The complete nonsense comes into play when people hammer on a product that may have had issues in the past. I mean, are some of you suggesting that no one should ever buy a product that has had past problems or issues? Jeez, we'd all be living in caves, rubbing sticks together. Fords were notorious for rusting out in the 70's....So....Nobody should ever buy a Ford again??

Anyway, I wish good luck to the OP with his tires. I wish good luck to all of you with your tires!! Over and out.

Good post!

[ZOSO]

Well, as I understand it, the OP has already bought his tires. I see no point in continuing to flog this not only dead, but completely decomposed horse. It's turned into the usual "my way or the highway" deal.

I offered up my opinion on the GY tires he bought. You'll notice I did not bash hell out of the other seemingly decent tire. Although it's just my opinion, I think much of the tire troubles we here about arises from misuse, overloading and lack of attention and maintenance.

The complete nonsense comes into play when people hammer on a product that may have had issues in the past. I mean, are some of you suggesting that no one should ever buy a product that has had past problems or issues? Jeez, we'd all be living in caves, rubbing sticks together. Fords were notorious for rusting out in the 70's....So....Nobody should ever buy a Ford again??

Anyway, I wish good luck to the OP with his tires. I wish good luck to all of you with your tires!! Over and out.

[cummins2014]

fj12ryder wrote:

avvidclif1 wrote:
But no-one has reported a Sailun to fail so they can try out their damage policy.

Which was pretty much my point. 🙂

And does anyone really know for a fact that Sailun does not cover damages. I hear assumptions ,but have read no facts.

[cummins2014]

avvidclif1 wrote:
But no-one has reported a Sailun to fail so they can try out their damage policy.

Most keep missing this point, yes paying for damages is great, but as I said I would prefer the tire that doesn't have a history of failure .


I think Laknox missed the point when asked about does he know this for a fact, I think what was asked is does he know for a fact if Sailun does or does not cover damage from a failure. Its been reported enough on here that we ALL should know by now with the many failures of the Goodyear tire that they cover damages .

[fj12ryder]

avvidclif1 wrote:
But no-one has reported a Sailun to fail so they can try out their damage policy.

Which was pretty much my point. 🙂

[avvidclif1]

But no-one has reported a Sailun to fail so they can try out their damage policy.

[laknox]

fj12ryder wrote:

laknox wrote:

But Sailun won't pay for damages to your rig if a tire fails; GY will, in many, if not most, cases.

Lyle

And do you know this for a fact, or is this an assumption on your part?

Huh? You've been on here long enough to have read the many posts relating that GY stepped up to pay for damages caused by a G614 going bad. I'm NOT bad-mouthing the Sailuns, just relating others' experiences that I've read about here.

Lyle

[fj12ryder]

laknox wrote:

But Sailun won't pay for damages to your rig if a tire fails; GY will, in many, if not most, cases.

Lyle

And do you know this for a fact, or is this an assumption on your part?

[cummins2014]

laknox wrote:

up2nogood wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

3 dog nights wrote:
OK, I just ordered the G-614's and am having them installed next week. Where is a good place to order a TPMS to put on at the same time?

IMHO I would not waste the money on a monitoring system with those tires . I have had 5 sets of GY tires now and not even a flat on any of them. Thousands of miles. Just something else to worry about with the monitoring system. You spent a lot of money on the tires so your money spend it as you please.

He certainly spent more money then necessary on the G614's, when the Sailuns are arguably a better tire at a much lower price, but to each his own.

I have yet to read a failure with the Sailuns, but the G614's are well documented on failures.

But Sailun won't pay for damages to your rig if a tire fails; GY will, in many, if not most, cases.

Lyle

They won't have to pay for damages if they don't fail, I have yet to read a failure with the S637's. Sure at some point any tire can fail, but there sure haven't been any bad reports about them .

It doesn't make sense to me to pay nearly twice for a tire that can explode, and leave you beside the road regardless of who gets stuck with the damages, I have insurance for this kind of thing. I think peace of mind for a more dependable tire is much more important then who gets the bill for a blowout . Time will tell on the Sailuns .

[laknox]

up2nogood wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

3 dog nights wrote:
OK, I just ordered the G-614's and am having them installed next week. Where is a good place to order a TPMS to put on at the same time?

IMHO I would not waste the money on a monitoring system with those tires . I have had 5 sets of GY tires now and not even a flat on any of them. Thousands of miles. Just something else to worry about with the monitoring system. You spent a lot of money on the tires so your money spend it as you please.

He certainly spent more money then necessary on the G614's, when the Sailuns are arguably a better tire at a much lower price, but to each his own.

I have yet to read a failure with the Sailuns, but the G614's are well documented on failures.

But Sailun won't pay for damages to your rig if a tire fails; GY will, in many, if not most, cases.

Lyle