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Old 03-07-2017, 04:45 PM   #61
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I pulled the trigger on 5 late 2016 Sailun S637 ST tires and 16 X 6.5 wheels from Trailertiresandwheels.com. I did a little upgrade on the wheels because I got caught up in the pretty pictures but that's ok. Mounted, balanced, and shipped to the DWs business. Made a lot of calls and didn't really find any better price once it was all said and done. Peace of mind and a spare... $1450.

IMO thats a great price, don't know how you could have done better.

Thats $290 per tire ,and wheel . I paid nearly $160 per tire, best price I could find, that was mounted ,and balanced out the door. That puts your wheel at about $130 ea, which is the going rate .
 
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Old 03-07-2017, 08:03 PM   #62
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Thanks, wouldn't surprise me they gave me wrong info. Will get a better look when they pull the tire I guess. I hope I don't have to buy rims.
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Old 03-12-2017, 12:36 PM   #63
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Thank goodness for this Forum. Just had Saliun 637's installed before a up coming trim and wow what a difference. The Trail Kings are soft as mush. They should be outlawed from being installed on these heavier fivers. I think I saw somewhere that Keystone stopped putting the China Bombs on. I also noticed that the new Montana's have the sturdy steps that come to the ground. Maybe Keystone has gotten the message and is putting quality as number one again.
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Old 03-12-2017, 08:27 PM   #64
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That's good to hear about the tires being a big difference. I'm still waiting for my Monty to get released from the dealer, for the annual warranty. They were suppose to take the wheels (5) over to a tire place and get the tires mounted with Sailuns 637 and put them back on after they pack the bearings. The Norcold Refrigerator was being looked at under warranty and turns out that the main fan was the cause of the Norcold to lock up on the control panel. So they are rewiring the rain sensor fan elsewhere.
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Old 03-14-2017, 09:13 AM   #65
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at the show last week, every unit IO looked at from multiple manufactures, including the Montana, had Sailuns on them. I took pictures so I can get the right size when I order my replacements.
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Well, Sailun never got back to me about the 6" wheel measurement, but my installer said they were fine. I was misquoted $20 a tire for install; it was $30. Plus, they couldnt get them to balance normally and needed the beads. Still, the $680 for the tires and total $220 install is still a great price for big piece of mind. Didn't take any photos but the TKs are very flimsy compared to the SUs.
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Well, Sailun never got back to me about the 6" wheel measurement, but my installer said they were fine. I was misquoted $20 a tire for install; it was $30. Plus, they couldnt get them to balance normally and needed the beads. Still, the $680 for the tires and total $220 install is still a great price for big piece of mind. Didn't take any photos but the TKs are very flimsy compared to the SUs.

$220 install ? Wow, thats pretty steep for mounting, and balancing. Was quoted $70.00 for four mounted ,and balanced when I was considering buying online, but actually got them locally cheaper.
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Old 03-14-2017, 08:55 PM   #68
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The aluminum rims on a Montana *HAVE*to be balanced using a Lug Centric adapter. If the tire guy used the standard hub centric balancer they use for automotive steel rims, they will have to apply a bunch of weight to make it seem balanced but as soon as the rim is back on the trailer it is *WAY OUT* of balance.
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Old 03-16-2017, 08:37 PM   #69
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Just put the new Sailuns and wheels on my 3400. I may have one tire that is a little close to the fender on the drivers side rear but I will watch the travel to see if needs adjusted (the fender, not the tire). Very pleased so far.
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Just put the new Sailuns and wheels on my 3400. I may have one tire that is a little close to the fender on the drivers side rear but I will watch the travel to see if needs adjusted (the fender, not the tire). Very pleased so far.
When we put Sailuns on my partner's rig, we had the same problem. So I took off the right rear wheel and took a small grinder to the fender in that area. Took off about a 1/4" and has been fine since.
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They balanced them using the proper eight-lug adapter on the wheel, plus a fitting that centered the hub on the machine, which is what I think you're referring to.
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The aluminum rims on a Montana *HAVE*to be balanced using a Lug Centric adapter. If the tire guy used the standard hub centric balancer they use for automotive steel rims, they will have to apply a bunch of weight to make it seem balanced but as soon as the rim is back on the trailer it is *WAY OUT* of balance.
I'm having a really difficult time locating a tire dealer near Springfield, IL that has the lug centric adapter for the aluminum wheels. Three dealers here in town informed me they don't have the adapter and even Camping World in Wentzville, Missouri informed me that don't have the adapter. Is anyone else having difficulty locating a service center that uses this adapter for wheels?
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Old 04-12-2017, 06:54 PM   #73
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Finally, I found a tire dealer that has the lug centric adapter for their tire balancer. The company's name is Pomps Tire Service, they have several locations in the midwest and upper midwest. Saturday, my new Sailuns will be balanced properly. The link for the company is www.pompstire.com if anyone is interested.
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Just a bit of info for those with older wheels that are 80 psi rims.

Bridgestone Durvas R250 LT 235/85/16 tires are a all steel tire, weigh the same 59lbs as a Goodyear G614. They have the normal 3042 lb rating of a E rated tire, however have been on my '14 3150RL for 4 years.

Since they are LT tires, not ST tires, they do have a built in safety rating where ST tires do not and are not allowed on passenger vehicles.

Most Montana's, if not all, have 110psi wheels after about 2010 or so, look inside of the spoke and see what you have, if you have a older rig.

Back in '13 when I bought my 3150RL G614 were the only G recommended and I just did not want to spend the money. I am 100% happy with my Bridgestone tires, but today the Sailun do look like a good option for those needing a G tire.
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Just a bit of info for those with older wheels that are 80 psi rims.

Bridgestone Durvas R250 LT 235/85/16 tires are a all steel tire, weigh the same 59lbs as a Goodyear G614. They have the normal 3042 lb rating of a E rated tire, however have been on my '14 3150RL for 4 years.

Since they are LT tires, not ST tires, they do have a built in safety rating where ST tires do not and are not allowed on passenger vehicles.

Most Montana's, if not all, have 110psi wheels after about 2010 or so, look inside of the spoke and see what you have, if you have a older rig.

Back in '13 when I bought my 3150RL G614 were the only G recommended and I just did not want to spend the money. I am 100% happy with my Bridgestone tires, but today the Sailun do look like a good option for those needing a G tire.

You are forgetting the new Goodyear Endurance.It is definitely a tire to be considered.
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Are the Sailin's considered good tires? Good reputation? Just wondering; they came standard on my Montana and Goodyear's (the build sheet did not say what model) were a $1793 option.
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Are the Sailin's considered good tires? Good reputation? Just wondering; they came standard on my Montana and Goodyear's (the build sheet did not say what model) were a $1793 option.
Yes..........
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Are the Sailin's considered good tires? Good reputation?......
I have yet to see one complaint about the Sailun tires here or any other RV forum.
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Reassuring; thanks.
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Reassuring; thanks.

IMHO they are the BEST G rated tires for fifth wheels, hands down.
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