[wingnut60]

In a quick search on the SimpleTire.com site, here are current prices:

Cooper $239------ set of 4 $956
Sailun 209------ 836
Hankook 256------ 1024
G-114 347------ 1388

Used to be over $400 for the G-114s. The above prices put GY in better position than before, but I still would not buy them just for the damage coverage. I have no idea what the retail pricing would be on these, and mounting has to be added.
I had a set of 4 Cooper RM170s in the 235 size (6005lb capacity) for under $1000 mounted/balanced at Premier Tire in Livingston, TX, last November. I honestly believe I will never have a blowout/tread separation on one of these tires, but it could happen.
And, also, I think DRV is pushing the envelope on the 2-axle 21k models equipping them with the 215 G-114s--should be the 235s. I used to think 4805lbs/tire was sufficient--lasted very well on my '05 for many, many miles. But now the gross weight has climbed, yet the tires stay the same. Doesn't make sense to me.
Completely different circumstance on the triple-axle models.