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08-17-2017, 05:06 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Burney
Posts: 107
M.O.C. #11789
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My First Blowout
On an RV excursion covering 9 states and 7 weeks, we just had our first China Bomb disaster. We were fortunate to get 25K miles and 8 years on the China Bombs. We pulled into a rest stop on Hwy 97, north of Madras, Oregon about 30 miles. Virtually out in the middle of nowhere. I always make a habit of walking around the rig, looking for problems. This time I was not disappointed. I had a flat tire. After spending an hour changing the tire, we found a seven inch gash where the tread had separated from the sidewall. Thank God we were not driving at the time. At least in a parking lot we had room and time to change it.
When we got to Boardman, OR, we inquired where we could buy tires. A Les Schwab was just down the road in Hermiston. We called and made an appt for the next day to install four new tires.
Now I have some peace of mind that the next 3500 miles should be tire free.
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08-17-2017, 06:01 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Bridgewater
Posts: 1,196
M.O.C. #13166
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And you replaced them with?
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2010 Montana 3455SA, Mor/Ryde pin, wet bolts, TST 507, Progressive HW50C, GY G614
2019 Silverado D/A 3500HD LTZ DRW CC
B&W Companion
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08-17-2017, 06:45 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Eight years is longer than you should expect trailer tires to last anyway. You really got your money's worth out of those.
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08-17-2017, 11:12 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2017
Location: South East NC
Posts: 1,768
M.O.C. #19865
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With your good luck you should buy a lottery ticket!
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08-18-2017, 09:04 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Sedona
Posts: 176
M.O.C. #18355
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Age of the tires, not miles is the factor that needs to be considered. With our original GY marathons, we got better than 30,000 miles in the first 2+ years but they were on their last legs when replaced w/ five Sailuns. Even with the Sailuns, I won't go over 3-4 years.
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08-18-2017, 09:30 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Hobart
Posts: 40
M.O.C. #20319
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Eight years?!?! I don't know if you can say the tires failed because they were "China bombs" or just old. My guess is age had a lot to do with it. You really got your money's worth out of them. It is good to hear they failed while you were stopped and not driving down some highway at 60mph.
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08-18-2017, 03:42 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Kville
Posts: 2,865
M.O.C. #7871
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Eight years, that's got to be some kind of record!
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08-19-2017, 05:35 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Kalkaska Township
Posts: 23
M.O.C. #20356
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I'm glad I joined this site and read this post. We have an 08 319bh with the original tires. We have never used the camper that much and the tires look fine.
After reading this I will definitely put new tires on it!
We are actually thinking of taking or first trip out of the state, meeting up somewhere with relatives headed up from Louisiana.
Thanks all!
David
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08-22-2017, 05:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Frostproof, FL USA
Posts: 2,362
M.O.C. #13272
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Before joining the MOC I never considered replacing tires based on age instead of wear factors. I learned from some of the old timers here and have never experienced a blow out. We travel around 4,000 miles each summer and generally while out west during the summer will start seeing RV's pulled over with blow outs.
Our 2014 gas MH only has 12,000 miles on it now after this summer vacation. However, if we don't trade the tires are getting replaced because they will be over 4 years old this next spring. It will cost between $2,400 and $3,000 to replace all six but there is no way I am trusting these tires while traveling next year. The coach is in hot temperatures all year long and it takes it's toll.
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Previous: 2008 Montana 3400RL & 2014 3725RL
Current: Full Time 2022 SOB TT Toy Hauler
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08-24-2017, 02:12 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Ogden
Posts: 638
M.O.C. #13862
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Wow! 8 years is old for any brand, any tire. I keep mine shaded and treated with 303 Protectant, but they come off at 6 years old. Always. Without fail. I've never once in my RVing history had a failure. A few nails but never a failure.
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08-27-2017, 07:13 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Greenfield
Posts: 65
M.O.C. #5913
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Goodyear Endurance Tires
Has anyone heard of or have an opinion on the new Goodyear Endurance tire for trailers and RVs? Made in US, said to run cooler.
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08-27-2017, 07:33 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,550
M.O.C. #2283
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My nephew, works in the shop, did a lot of research on them and bought a set for his SOB camper. From what he found they are somewhere between a Marathon and a G rated tire. Would probably, probably be OK on a fiver somewhat lighter than a Montana. Just my opinion. For a big Montana I'd stick with a known G rated tire.
Lynwood
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08-27-2017, 10:07 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2017
Location: South East NC
Posts: 1,768
M.O.C. #19865
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ChiefKB
Has anyone heard of or have an opinion on the new Goodyear Endurance tire for trailers and RVs? Made in US, said to run cooler.
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You can pay more to test Endurance for GY OR get Sailun S637 (a G rated tire) for less. In about 5 years we will know how good Endurance is, but an E rated tire should not be on a heavy 5er. Do a search for Sailun failures and IF (unlikely) you find one please share.
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08-28-2017, 08:13 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Greenfield
Posts: 65
M.O.C. #5913
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Sailun S637
OK, Sailun S637 it will be. I was getting a tread wear rebate on the GY tires but it seems to be overwhelming recommendation to go with the Sailuns. Now hopefully my RV dealer can get them through his distributor.
Thanks all.
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08-28-2017, 08:43 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,550
M.O.C. #2283
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Smart move. Worry no more.
Lynwood
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08-29-2017, 01:24 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Greenfield
Posts: 65
M.O.C. #5913
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Sailun S637
So is the Sailun S637 a G rated tire or do I have to specify a G rated version of the Sailun S637?
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08-29-2017, 01:36 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,550
M.O.C. #2283
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I think it's G rated if not someone will correct me.
Lynwood
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08-29-2017, 01:40 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Stafford Springs
Posts: 524
M.O.C. #17256
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ChiefKB
So is the Sailun S637 a G rated tire or do I have to specify a G rated version of the Sailun S637?
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It is G rated 14 ply.
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2014 Ford F-350 Lariat 6.7L PSD
2015 Keystone Montana 3711FL
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08-29-2017, 02:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2017
Location: South East NC
Posts: 1,768
M.O.C. #19865
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"G" easily seen on my Sailun 235/85/R16 ~~
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08-29-2017, 05:37 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Greenfield
Posts: 65
M.O.C. #5913
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Tariler Tire Balancing?
I did find the Sailun S637 locally. Do trailer tires need to be balanced?
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