 |
09-16-2012, 02:19 PM
|
#1
|
|
Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 178
M.O.C. #10130
|
G614 tires and wheels
If I go to the G614s will I need to replace the wheels also?
|
|
|
|
09-16-2012, 02:22 PM
|
#2
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Navarre
Posts: 1,527
M.O.C. #9765
|
JD,
Sent you a PM.
Mike
|
|
|
|
|
09-16-2012, 02:32 PM
|
#3
|
|
Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
|
Check the inside of your wheels, on the newer rigs they will have 120# molded into them. If your wheels have that rating they you don't need to replace them. If your wheels are older 80# rims then look for a quality LT tire. A quality LT tire will do you just as well.
__________________
Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
|
|
|
|
|
09-17-2012, 03:49 AM
|
#4
|
|
Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Fairfield Glade
Posts: 216
M.O.C. #6892
|
If your new 3400RL is similar weight-wise to our 2008 Big Sky (and I think it will be), I would suggest getting actual loaded axle weights before investing in new tires. I thought a top of the line LT tire would be good to replace our Chinese bombs and purchased a set of Bridgestone Duravis R250s for our 80# rims (didn't get any actual axle weights). Pressure is kept at 80# at all times and monitored with a TPMS. Unfortunately, they are all wearing evenly and excessively on the outside and inside edges indicating an overweight condition. Although they are great tires and I've experience no problems so far, they will need to be changed out soon, rims included.
|
|
|
|
|
09-17-2012, 05:04 AM
|
#5
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Land O Lakes
Posts: 932
M.O.C. #9053
|
We went with G614s after the china bombs burst. Yes, we went ot new rims that will support the 110 psi. We have never had another issue. Three years and we feel safe when we haul. I would not have any other tire.
__________________
Walt and Carol Ashley, with fond memories of Bailey the Chesapeake! Land O Lakes, FL
2009 Big Sky 365REQ 10th Anniversary Edition
2008 Ford F350 King Ranch Super Duty
|
|
|
|
|
09-17-2012, 06:22 PM
|
#6
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Billings
Posts: 698
M.O.C. #12641
|
We have a 2013 3100RL and we just switched our tires to the G614s and the commercial truck guy said our rims were rated for 110psi 3750. We knew that already because we had looked at the inside of the rims but it was nice to have some affirmation. They switched them without hesitation!
Good luck with your new rig!
|
|
|
|
|
03-11-2013, 02:55 AM
|
#7
|
|
Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Daphne
Posts: 39
M.O.C. #12767
|
I just installed the G614s on a 347THT. After a bad experience with GY Marathons. So far I am very happy. Its funny, the Man at the Goodyear store said he had not heard of any trouble with the Marathon tires (yeah, Right).
|
|
|
|
|
03-11-2013, 03:24 AM
|
#8
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,658
M.O.C. #9969
|
Must be different Goodyear Dealers work for Different companies. When I was having a valve stem replaced last year I got to talking to the Manager about 614s and Marathons, and his opinion was that Marathons had no business being on Heavier 5th Wheels. So he must have known of problems or just knew his products. It was a Commerical Truck Tire Goodyear Dealer so he deals with heavy duty tires all day.
__________________
Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
|
|
|
|
|
03-11-2013, 05:37 AM
|
#9
|
|
Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
|
The Goodyear dealer I got mine from and took my Marathons in trade said they were only good for light weight trailer applications and that he wouldn't even sell them for a rancher to use on an off road hay wagon. He seemed to have had some bad previous experience.
__________________
Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
|
|
|
|
|
03-11-2013, 02:31 PM
|
#10
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rock Island
Posts: 1,074
M.O.C. #10457
|
My plans for our Marathon tires that are setting in a dark farm shed awaiting judgement day is to cut them in half long wise then attach the pieces by bolts through the tread in a shape/pattern (birds eye view) kinda like the Olympic symbol. Then bolt on a 10 ft. steel pipe on longwise along with an old log chain to hookup to a tractor and use then as a Pasture Drag to smooth down cow pies. There will be blowouts, but not the tire kind.
|
|
|
|
|
03-11-2013, 03:17 PM
|
#11
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
|
Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Recumbent
My plans for our Marathon tires that are setting in a dark farm shed awaiting judgement day is to cut them in half long wise then attach the pieces by bolts through the tread in a shape/pattern (birds eye view) kinda like the Olympic symbol. Then bolt on a 10 ft. steel pipe on longwise along with an old log chain to hookup to a tractor and use then as a Pasture Drag to smooth down cow pies. There will be blowouts, but not the tire kind.
|
Now that is funny, I don't care who you are!!! However, that would be cruel and unusual punishment that is probably not warranted for those poor unfortunate.....................................co w pies!! 
__________________
Bingo and Cathy - Our adventures begin in the hills of WV. We are blessed by our 2014 3850FL Big Sky (previous 2011 3750FL and 2007 3400RL) that we pull with a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic DRW CC dually.
|
|
|
|
|
03-13-2013, 04:52 AM
|
#12
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Grand Rapids
Posts: 1,896
M.O.C. #9561
|
I just came across this article about where tires are made....(not directly related to the type of tires we use on our trailer)
http://news.consumerreports.org/cars...were-made.html
who would have thought finland, Romania and brazil...oh well, it is a world market.
|
|
|
|
|
03-17-2013, 02:45 PM
|
#13
|
|
Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: naples
Posts: 85
M.O.C. #8179
|
had 2 blowouts with china bombs spent the money for G14 glad I did peice of mind
|
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Threads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
