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Old 10-23-2017, 11:30 AM   #61
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So if the High Country is not a Montana should I even be on this website?
 
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Old 10-23-2017, 02:39 PM   #62
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I'm sure there's more to the tire then just the "ST" rating, but from the reading I've just started to do, isn't ST part of the reason to replace the existing tires? So if I'm (perhaps incorrectly) relating ST to not being good enough, then why do people like Saliun 637 G tires if they're ST?
The S637 are still ST
http://www.sailuntires.ca/MRT/S637.html
I like them because of the lack of failures and general reviews. We are nearly ready to purchase a 3791Rd which appears to come with the Sailun tires g-rated now. ST means beefier sidewalls and greater resistance to stressing when turned while planted fully loaded. At least this is what I've been reading the last 6 months.
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Old 10-23-2017, 02:53 PM   #63
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Thanks Carl n Susan. Great reading, exactly what we needed.
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Old 10-24-2017, 08:25 AM   #64
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just to add to this discussion, Discount tire America introduced a private label tire (heartland). its pretty interesting in the fact that it is speed rated at 87mph as opposed to 80 for other brands that I could find. its also about $50 dollars more per tire than the Sailun. I ultimately went with the Goodyear though. will be interesting to see how these will perform/accepted down the road.
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Old 10-24-2017, 11:32 AM   #65
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just to add to this discussion, Discount tire America introduced a private label tire (heartland). its pretty interesting in the fact that it is speed rated at 87mph as opposed to 80 for other brands that I could find. its also about $50 dollars more per tire than the Sailun. I ultimately went with the Goodyear though. will be interesting to see how these will perform/accepted down the road.
Wondering which GY you went with and why. The only reason I can think of not to go with Sailun is if the wheels will not handle 110 psi.
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on other boards Sailun gets good reviews with their own issues. not saying its a bad tire by no means, (kind of a ford, chevy thing) just felt more comfortable with the Goodyear G614, 235/85/16 G rated. I did get them at discount tire and like that they have stores all across the country for any issues/warranty. where the other brands I felt there might not be the national support if needed. and yes my wheels are rated at 110 Psi.
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Old 10-24-2017, 05:37 PM   #67
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mtlakejim,

There are many HC owners on the forum. I see HC as a model of Montana with many of the same issues. Your questions and lessons help all of us learn and connect.
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Old 10-24-2017, 07:50 PM   #68
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I have a high country. purchased because of the weight. I like 3/4 ton trucks driven them for 30 years. Went to Alaska with a laredo 32 and 2500 dodge 1999 truck what an adventure. Put 250 k on the 1999 still runs like new. Most of the problems can be solved by thinking. just my 5 cents
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Old 10-31-2017, 09:19 PM   #69
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I agree, have had two fail in less than a year
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Old 11-01-2017, 07:32 AM   #70
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So if the High Country is not a Montana should I even be on this website?
I knew a Gentleman who owned a RV dealership he always said “once you get the skin off people and campers there isn’t much difference in them.
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Old 11-01-2017, 07:10 PM   #71
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So if the High Country is not a Montana should I even be on this website?
We are part of the family - Montana by itself is the big boy, more of a lot of things. Super great for full timers - I just afford the truck to pullem
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Old 01-07-2018, 11:18 AM   #72
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Tires

It has been quite a while since I have been on here. Health problems. This is about tires. We have a 2980RL since 2009. We had tire problems with this one, just like the two units before it. Keystone has known about this discussion for years. You check back 15 years and you will see the same threads.

A few people are lucky and do not have any tire problems, most do. After less than 1500 miles, we had tire problems. I smartened up and got a set of Goodyear G214RST LT235/85 R16. A little pricey, but well worth it. Keep them at 105-110 pps. Have not had a bit of trouble and gives me a whole lot of security. Pulls so easy you would not know it was back there.

My advise, get a tire on your rig that you can depend on and have that relief of relaxation and safety when on the road. A good health remedy as far as I am concerned. Safe travels.
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It has been quite a while since I have been on here. Health problems. This is about tires. We have a 2980RL since 2009. We had tire problems with this one, just like the two units before it. Keystone has known about this discussion for years. You check back 15 years and you will see the same threads.

A few people are lucky and do not have any tire problems, most do. After less than 1500 miles, we had tire problems. I smartened up and got a set of Goodyear G214RST LT235/85 R16. A little pricey, but well worth it. Keep them at 105-110 pps. Have not had a bit of trouble and gives me a whole lot of security. Pulls so easy you would not know it was back there.

My advise, get a tire on your rig that you can depend on and have that relief of relaxation and safety when on the road. A good health remedy as far as I am concerned. Safe travels.

Good to see your health problems have improved enough to get you back on the forums.
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Old 01-07-2018, 02:39 PM   #74
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Lesson learned from my WHOLE LOTTA MILES on touring motorcycles to do a visual check of the tread ALL the way around the tire as potholes and such weaken the belting and will cause bulges which will wear thru REALLY fast!
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Old 01-07-2018, 06:00 PM   #75
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Yes, you're okay on this forum. Ranier tires have gotten a bad rap as a bad Chinese tire. There are a few good Chinese tires. Sailun has a very good rep. I would recommend them. Chances are the Raniers will last a year or so, but I'm sure you'll regret it if one blows and damages the FW.
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our 3720RL had 5500 miles on the factory tires "E" rated with no issues and still looked good. I was always nervous when driving because I have had tire blow when pulling other 5th wheels. did a lot of research and ended up buying the good year "G" rated tires. just put 2300 mile on them also felt a lot more relaxed pulling knowing I had good tires back there. one thing to remember most of these "G" rated tires are speed rated at 70MPH. I think Discount Tire has a tire rated around 80MPH or so.
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Old 01-08-2018, 05:45 PM   #77
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May I recommend you check on buying new 17.5 in wheels and tires on www.http://trailertiresandwheels.com/ and forget about tire concerns. They come mounted and balanced and will provide you the safety margins you seek.
We bought the Continental tires on wheels, tow with confidence, and have not looked back.
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Everyone talks about tires ... I was shocked when having the Sailun tires installs. Wheel is rated for UNDER 3900 pounds. My neighbor has an SOB with rubber valve stems - take my HC ...
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My Sailuns have taken out 2 factory wheels so far. I had the Sailuns installed on my 5th wheel before i left the dealer in March 2014.These tires are crowding 20,000 miles without any problems. I always run 110 psi and the tires wear very well. I will buy me another set in November next year at Simple tire if they have there 10% off and free shipping like they did last November. I don't see any reason to pay twice as much for another brand just because it's made here. The Goodyears may be good now but there bad reputation just a few short years ago left a bad taste in a lot of peoples mouth. The Montana's have a lot of things on it that are not of great value but the Sailuns are not one of them.
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My Sailuns have taken out 2 factory wheels so far.......
Sorry, what did you mean by the foregoing?
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