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Old 07-16-2018, 01:07 AM   #1
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Tire recommendations

My Goodyear G114's are 6 years old and should be replaced. What would you recommend for a good, safe tire?
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Old 07-16-2018, 10:36 AM   #2
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I think what you have has been a good safe tire. I would buy what has worked for you already.

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Old 07-16-2018, 11:20 AM   #3
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I would simply read what you wrote and go from there. Why would you want to change brands after a six year run?
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Old 07-22-2018, 03:14 PM   #4
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I drive tractor trailer and we run all Chinese tires pulling 100,000 pounds plus. I have not put any miles on our camper. This is Porkchop's old one. We are going to Yellowstone from Maine early next May and just thinking ahead. The Chinese tires are a lot cheaper. Was just trying to pick out a reputable brand. I heard that Sailun are pretty good. Just wanted a second opinion.
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Old 07-16-2018, 11:39 AM   #5
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Personally I would go 8 years with those tires!!!

Stick with GY as they are the only ones that will take care of damage and not require an insurance claim.
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Old 09-29-2021, 08:35 AM   #6
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Cummins thanks for the Dually tire pressure input my ram had20,000 miles on it when I bought it the front tires had cupping on outside tires so I did invert them like you said the cupping was to bad to salvage so I put new on front pulls down the road beautiful now I will rotate like you said in future for now I am running 65 psi in rear fully loaded and 70 in front I did have a 2016 f-250 3/4 ton this Ram 3500 long box handles my 16,000 pound rig beautiful the Dually is all the difference what brand tires on my truck would you recommend for me in the future thanks again
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Old 09-29-2021, 10:44 AM   #7
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Cummins thanks for the Dually tire pressure input my ram had20,000 miles on it when I bought it the front tires had cupping on outside tires so I did invert them like you said the cupping was to bad to salvage so I put new on front pulls down the road beautiful now I will rotate like you said in future for now I am running 65 psi in rear fully loaded and 70 in front I did have a 2016 f-250 3/4 ton this Ram 3500 long box handles my 16,000 pound rig beautiful the Dually is all the difference what brand tires on my truck would you recommend for me in the future thanks again

If your truck is 2wd 70 front is fine but if 4x then you need to run 80psi all the time. When solo I drop my rears to 30psi. Be sure to get the front aligned to 1/64" toe or you are just wasting your front tires.

Depending on your actual rear axle weight 65psi may be too much. that psi is for full RAWR of 9,750#. Use weight/inflation chart and add 5psi to the rears.

I like Michelins for my truck. 45k even tread wear on all six and lots of tread left at 45k.
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We also like Michelins and Continentals. No problems with either.
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If your truck is 2wd 70 front is fine but if 4x then you need to run 80psi all the time. When solo I drop my rears to 30psi. Be sure to get the front aligned to 1/64" toe or you are just wasting your front tires.

Depending on your actual rear axle weight 65psi may be too much. that psi is for full RAWR of 9,750#. Use weight/inflation chart and add 5psi to the rears.

I like Michelins for my truck. 45k even tread wear on all six and lots of tread left at 45k.
Thank you for your input I went to cat scales with my 3/4 ton ford and drive axel was 6840 steer axel was 4800 trailer axel was 12280 1b that ford was 4x4 crew have not been to scales with my 2018 Ram crew 3500 Dually 4x4 and yes I’ll get allinement to 1/64 toe
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Thank you for your input I went to cat scales with my 3/4 ton ford and drive axel was 6840 steer axel was 4800 trailer axel was 12280 1b that ford was 4x4 crew have not been to scales with my 2018 Ram crew 3500 Dually 4x4 and yes I’ll get allinement to 1/64 toe

RAM's spec is 1/4" and really eats up the tires!
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I agree with all the posts, Goodyear did well by me and many others when a tire fails for some reason. I think for the money you get a good tire that was built for the job. I would replace with the same brand and size.
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I agree with all the posts, Goodyear did well by me and many others when a tire fails for some reason. I think for the money you get a good tire that was built for the job. I would replace with the same brand and size.
I’m on board with that too!!
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Old 07-16-2018, 02:20 PM   #13
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I agree. I had an issue with sidewall separation on two of the GY tires on my truck and GY replaced all 6 of them. I've not had any issues with any of the GY trailer tires I've had.
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More of the same.
For a trailer that was going to only sit at resort and not travel, I might have a slightly modified suggestion.
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Old 07-17-2018, 09:32 PM   #15
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Although I am a fan of the GY G-114, and a victim of a catastrophic failure, I will limit my tires to 5 years, and replace them with G-114's
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Old 07-22-2018, 04:49 PM   #16
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Ran 17.5 Sailuns on my last '05 36TKE for over 15000 miles and a trip to AK--they were in great shape when I traded for the '15.
My previous F450 ran the 19.5 Sailuns and had over 60k on them when traded for the '17 and lots of tread left.
I will seriously consider them again when the time comes.
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Old 07-22-2018, 06:26 PM   #17
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Just an FYI if anyone cares the Sailun tires are Made in China. From what I have read they have a good track record. I will stick with GY's for my RV's and Michelins on my Vehicles.
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Yep, Sailuns are Chinese made. I was skeptical when first thinking about them, but numerous reports of them lasting and have yet to read of one that blew out (surely it has happened, just not mentioned that I have seen), I decided to try them. They did better than the Michelin XTAs that had tread separations on 2 of 4 on my previous '05, and Michelin would have nothing to do with replacing/compensation. My current '15 has the OEM GY G-114s and noticing some uneven tread wear--not from alignment. When it comes to replacing them next summer, will be hard pressed not to use Sailuns.

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Sailun S737 H------$147
Michelin XTA J------ 370
GY G-114 H-------- 347

Based on my experience with one set (also had Sailun 19.5s on the last 450) I can see that it is easy to get 2 sets for much less then Mich/GY pricing.
Not saying Sailuns are only way to go, but they seem to be holding up very well overall.
I neglected to say that there is also the mounting charge to be considered when buying from Simple Tire, but that would apply to the others as well. I believe the out-the-door price on M & GY are sometimes over $400 each.
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Also as an FYI, on the other two 5th wheel forums I follow the Sailuns always come to the top. Goodyear and Michelins of course will always peak, but as pointed out the money matters also.
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Looking for specs on hi spec rims 17.5. On 2014 MS. Needed for spare rim.

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