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Old 03-24-2020, 07:49 PM   #1
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Availability of Sailun tires

Good news folks. Today I was checking with a neighbor (he worked at the local NTB) asking if NTB would mount tires I didn't buy there. He told me they will for $20 each, mounted and balanced.

I called the store to also check if they would install my TPMS monitors for me. On a whim I asked what tires in ST235/80-16 load range G were offered. I had checked their website and it only showed two choices in load range E.

The salesman said yes they had several, Sailun was a choice. They were the S367. Price is $142 each, $3 more than current Simpletire price. They did not stock them but would only take 1-2 days to have them in hand.

My point to all this is that they are available at a National chain. If one is traveling and has a tire issue it seems reasonable we should be able to find an NTB that works in our plans and get a replacement if needed.

 
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I found that availability of the two main Sailun tires was good. However, with the current interruption of everything, especially stuff from China, that may change. That's why I bought a set of replacements now for installation later. Kind of like loading up on toilet paper.
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Old 03-24-2020, 09:49 PM   #3
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I found that availability of the two main Sailun tires was good. However, with the current interruption of everything, especially stuff from China, that may change. That's why I bought a set of replacements now for installation later. Kind of like loading up on toilet paper.
Are you going to haul them around until you need them? What if you are in Texas and need one tire and they are at home in Lemoore? Seems silly. The Sailuns should outlast the virus.
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Old 03-24-2020, 11:21 PM   #4
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Actually, I was going to change out the tires in a couple months. The supply chain of goods coming from China, which is most goods, is already disrupted to some degree and will get worse before getting better. I am taking a long road trip in August and wanted to ensure I had fresh tires before that. The current tires are timing out at six years.
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Old 03-25-2020, 07:41 AM   #5
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128.92 on Amazon. Free shipping.Sailun S637 Trailer Radial Tire-235/80R16 129L Mine were delivered to the house yesterday, within 48 hours of ordering, and the date codes are fresh as of December. Doesn't seem like any availability problem......
Good to know about NTB when we are out and about!
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Just curious, what is NTB? Good information on the Amazon angle.
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I had NTB order, mount and balance my Sailun’s 3 years ago. Took about 2 days to get them
I really like them
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For the record I have Sailuns on my Montana. I have recommended them to others.
At this point in time, in consideration of what is now transpiring, when I need new tires I think that I will go for a G rated ST tire made in the USA.
Where there is a choice I will pay the upside and go with a USA product.
My opinion yes, but I can make a difference in who gets my money.
Enough said....
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Why would anybody buy a set of China made tires? Especially with all that’s going on now. Doesn’t an American company like Goodyear make as good of a tire?
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Old 04-01-2020, 01:47 PM   #11
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Good Year, "Marabombs" ring a bell. Never will buy Good year tires again.
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Old 04-01-2020, 02:06 PM   #12
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I found that availability of the two main Sailun tires was good. However, with the current interruption of everything, especially stuff from China, that may change. That's why I bought a set of replacements now for installation later. Kind of like loading up on toilet paper.

Remember you date code is counting down now. I know you know that. Good luck.
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GY makes the G614, not as good as Sailun and more than twice the price. I prefer the best no matter the price.
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Remember you date code is counting down now. I know you know that. Good luck.
I think a couple of months won't hurt.

The reason I mentioned availability is there are some goods already seeing supply gaps. Astrophotography equipment is one as nearly none of that is made here.
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Walmart Online sells the Sailun S637 G rated 235 85 16 LRG at $168 with free delivery to the store. They mount (and balance) them with metal high pressure valve stems for $24 including their road hazard coverage per tire good at all Walmarts. Ours were all made in the 39th week of 2019. 2800 miles so far and they've been fantastic.
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They also have the 235 80 16 size but we opted for the highest load rated G (4400#) our 110psi wheels will take
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Your tires may be for 4400#'s but your wheels i believe are for 3750#'s. The 235x80x16 tires are for 4080#'s. I have the 85 series like you but the tires are rated more than the wheels no matter which tire you buy. I like the slightly larger imprint of the 85's but either tire is great and more than you need for the wheels we have.
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Good news folks. Today I was checking with a neighbor (he worked at the local NTB) asking if NTB would mount tires I didn't buy there. He told me they will for $20 each, mounted and balanced.

I called the store to also check if they would install my TPMS monitors for me. On a whim I asked what tires in ST235/80-16 load range G were offered. I had checked their website and it only showed two choices in load range E.

The salesman said yes they had several, Sailun was a choice. They were the S367. Price is $142 each, $3 more than current Simpletire price. They did not stock them but would only take 1-2 days to have them in hand.

My point to all this is that they are available at a National chain. If one is traveling and has a tire issue it seems reasonable we should be able to find an NTB that works in our plans and get a replacement if needed.

I found a similar thing with Discount again a national chain that I am thankful for in McKinney TX., very accommodating. I have 15" wheels so I don't believe Sailum tires work for me, when I called Simpletire, Sailum were not an option for me last fall. I did find that although accommodating urban tire shops can be challenging. Several I called when asked directly said they did not have enough jack to lift my 13,000 lb. rig, so your 16,000 lb puppies may require some advanced communication. In addition they change car tires all day long, but they do not work on large RVs as much. Urban lots are frequently tight and if you don't watch shop guys (newbies) drawing the short straw, might try and lift with your axle. The guys that helped me probably thought I was a pain when I stopped them until they spoke to their boss when pointed out where I wanted the rig lifted. Not nay saying anyone just be your own advocate and check and speak up calmly.
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Your tires may be for 4400#'s but your wheels i believe are for 3750#'s. The 235x80x16 tires are for 4080#'s. I have the 85 series like you but the tires are rated more than the wheels no matter which tire you buy. I like the slightly larger imprint of the 85's but either tire is great and more than you need for the wheels we have.
Thats about the only reason I went with the Sailun 85's instead of the 80's , a bit taller. But yes you run out wheel capacity before the tire does .
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Why would anybody buy a set of China made tires? Especially with all that’s going on now. Doesn’t an American company like Goodyear make as good of a tire?
I understand your emotions, certainly something to think about . IMO the Goodyear G614 is not as good a tire as the Sailun S637 . The reputation ,and track record of the Goodyear G614 is " no where near " as good as the Sailun.
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