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Old 01-21-2019, 04:33 PM   #1
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I have Goodyear "G" rated tires on my 2008 2955 RL. I need tires but would like to replace them one axle at a time. Planning on putting Saliuns on one axle and leave the Goodyears on the other until the end of summer.. Anybody know if this would be a problem with tire tracking or anything else? Since tires have different manufacturers, must i switch all four? Thanks for your insights.
 
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Old 01-21-2019, 04:49 PM   #2
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At one time I had tires from four different manufacturers on my big, old trailer. Never had a problem
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Old 01-21-2019, 05:00 PM   #3
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Agree, have run with mixed brands (same tire size), never an issue.
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MrMeeks, I once had a similar trailer. Are those wheels rated for the high pressure G tires?
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Old 01-21-2019, 08:18 PM   #5
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Hmm. Previous owner had Gs put on. How do I verify the rims?
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Old 01-21-2019, 08:37 PM   #6
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Should be stamped on the inside of the wheel. OEM wheels for that year, I believe, were 80# wheels.
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Old 01-22-2019, 06:16 AM   #8
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I believe G rated tires for your rig is way overkill. Might consider going back to E's. It should save you some money and you will still have plenty of margin on weight.
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I believe G rated tires for your rig is way overkill. Might consider going back to E's. It should save you some money and you will still have plenty of margin on weight.
A set of high quality E-rated tires will cost more than a set of Sailun S637s.
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I have Goodyear "G" rated tires on my 2008 2955 RL. I need tires but would like to replace them one axle at a time. Planning on putting Saliuns on one axle and leave the Goodyears on the other until the end of summer.. Anybody know if this would be a problem with tire tracking or anything else? Since tires have different manufacturers, must i switch all four? Thanks for your insights.

Just about all of the ST tire builders are building the ST235/80R16 designated tire size with a LRF. It's more than just adequate for your trailer's maximum weight. It also will get your certification label back in perspective.

Tires on the same axle must be the same size and design. I see no problem. Both you have mentioned are steel cased and the same height.
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My experience with tires tells me do not put anything less that the manufacture of the unit rec. If anything go one higher if possible. Yes you may pay a bit more but how much will it cost you if you are broke down on the road. Talk to the manufacture of you unit and see what they recommend. I put tire that were not manufactured in the USA and had tire failure several times. It causes a great deal of damage to your unit when one lets loos. Just saying
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My experience with tires tells me do not put anything less that the manufacture of the unit rec. If anything go one higher if possible. Yes you may pay a bit more but how much will it cost you if you are broke down on the road. Talk to the manufacture of you unit and see what they recommend. I put tire that were not manufactured in the USA and had tire failure several times. It causes a great deal of damage to your unit when one lets loos. Just saying
Current research will show the trailer tires with the best reputation are Sailun. The best come from China.
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Current research will show the trailer tires with the best reputation are Sailun. The best come from China.
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IMHO best things do not come from China. I have Sailun S637 on my fifth wheel and they have been working out okay with 10000 miles on them. I don’t think they are better than the Goodyear 614’s. Sailing are half the price but if you have a blow out with trailer damage you’re on your own. Good year covers trailer damage from a blowout/separation. Unless good year changed this recently.
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My experience with tires tells me do not put anything less that the manufacture of the unit rec. If anything go one higher if possible. Yes you may pay a bit more but how much will it cost you if you are broke down on the road. Talk to the manufacture of you unit and see what they recommend. I put tire that were not manufactured in the USA and had tire failure several times. It causes a great deal of damage to your unit when one lets loos. Just saying
Technically an owner is not violating the trailer manufacturers recommendations by using a replacement tire of the same designated size with a higher load capacity.

Here is one with a lot of load ranges. ST235/80R16 is a designated size. It provides a standardized load capacity for each load range. They are calculated at 5 PSI increments thru the whole set of load ranges from LRD to LRG. Therefore, the vehicle certification label is not compromised if it has that tire size designation..


If your OE wheels and their valve stems are rated for the higher PSI ratings necessary to take advantage of the increased reserve load capacities of a higher load ranged tire, go for it. You cannot overload the wheel without overloading the axle.


But, there is such a thing as "over kill". IMO, that's anything that provides load capacity reserves of more than 20%.

(Vehicle manufacturers do not mention brands on vehicle certification requirements. Maybe in a sales pitch or brochure but not on certification. Theoretically, the tire size designation on the certification label can be satisfied with any brand with the same size designation).
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IMHO best things do not come from China. I have Sailun S637 on my fifth wheel and they have been working out okay with 10000 miles on them. I don’t think they are better than the Goodyear 614’s. Sailing are half the price but if you have a blow out with trailer damage you’re on your own. Good year covers trailer damage from a blowout/separation. Unless good year changed this recently.
You did not research. You already have an insurance policy on your 5er right? Or do you need to pay for two?
Although there are few complaints with the G614 there are next to zero with the Sailun. You are entitled to your opinion even if different than the vast majority.
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Old 01-28-2019, 08:23 AM   #17
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Sailum 635 tires are good in my book, we are on the road every week, and I haven’t had 1 problem with them after many miles in the southern states where the conditions are the hottest. I will say that during the time of buying them and getting them installed would be a excellent time to get your unit alignment checked. You wouldn’t believe how far it may be off.
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Your insurance will pay for damage to the RV but not replace the tire.We have no problem with sailum's if that is your choice .We have has two sets of G6 14 's on our Montana 5th wheels with not a problem.
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Old 01-28-2019, 08:39 AM   #19
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Sailun S637 G rated 14 ply tires are every bit as good as GY G614 tires. Way less cost... purchase depends on your pocket book range.. mine would be spent on S637 tires and be done with it
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I have been watching Sailun’s for the last 7 or so years on this and several other forums. I have heard of only one failure but not sure if it resulted in damage.

In the same period I had read of lots of Goodyear G614s failing and taking a good amount of the rig with it, hence the statement that Goodyear will pay for the repair.

So in conclusion.

$350.00 plus for each G614 with a load of recorded failures.
$160.00 each for Sailun’s with one recorded failours.

When I say recorded that is just by me over the last 7 or so years.

It’s your money so you chose.
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