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05-19-2014, 11:12 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Lehigh Acres
Posts: 492
M.O.C. #13354
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You Guys have scared me just enough. . .
I pulled the trigger and purchased the Goodyear G614 from http://simpletire.com/goodyear-lt235...39229099-tires
A friend of mine purchased a new 2013 Montana a couple weeks after we purchased ours. He had less that 1500 miles on it and had a Marathon exploded while driving 45 mph. It caused $7800 in damage. Luckily Goodyear is paying for the damages, BUT they are putting the Marathons back on his Monty.
Yesterday I removed my Marathons and had the G614s mounted. OMG! What a difference in the construction. The G614 are 11 lbs heavier and so beefy.
I am glad I listened to all of you guys. I will feel much better when traveling down the road.
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05-20-2014, 02:01 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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We are currently traveling again and have had a couple minor issues (leaky kitchen faucet and clothes rod fell), but one thing I don't worry about is my new G614 tires failing. Worth every dime!
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Previous: 2008 Montana 3400RL & 2014 3725RL
Current: Full Time 2022 SOB TT Toy Hauler
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05-20-2014, 02:24 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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Cost of the 614s = expensive. Cost of the security and worry-free driving = Priceless! There may well be other alternatives, but with over three years of trouble free travels (at an average speed that I will not mention, but I will say it is above the speed rating of the ST tires), I am very, very satisfied with this brand of tire that actually says "Made in U.S.A." right on the sidewall!
Bingo
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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.
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05-20-2014, 05:57 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Pensacola (mail forward service)
Posts: 3,198
M.O.C. #13740
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Glad to hear that you have joined the "better tires crowd". Yes, better tires are more expensive, but I figure that I will have less worries, less chances of being killed changing a tire beside the road, less gray air...and...I get the benefit of a much smoother tow with a lot less tire heat than I had with the Marathons. This has to translate to less chance of any structure damage to the monty. John
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2012 F350 6.7 L dually, 2013 3800RE with 6 pt leveling, Sumitomo 17.5" load range h tires, Samsung 18 cu ft residential fridge, 8k Morryde I.S. with disc brakes. Full timing since 2012.
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05-20-2014, 06:18 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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If your like us you'll notice the rig pulls better with them. Is it just mental, who cares as long as we're happy. Enjoy the new tires!
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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.
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05-20-2014, 12:32 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Good decision!
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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05-20-2014, 02:59 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 2,351
M.O.C. #6831
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You did the right thing
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05-20-2014, 03:49 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Eugene
Posts: 1,053
M.O.C. #5091
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A friend of mine just bought a 2010 3400 and is thinking of putting Michelin tires on it. Do they make a tire with enough capacity in a Michelin tire?
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05-20-2014, 07:25 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Bridgewater
Posts: 1,196
M.O.C. #13166
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Good that you were pro-active. Too many of us have waited too long to make the change. Your friend should be reading the posts on this and other forums. Can't he replace with 614's and pay the difference?
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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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05-22-2014, 03:35 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Lehigh Acres
Posts: 492
M.O.C. #13354
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by sambam
Good that you were pro-active. Too many of us have waited too long to make the change. Your friend should be reading the posts on this and other forums. Can't he replace with 614's and pay the difference?
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He tried but they would not agree. They are replacing all the tires but I think that is fruitless.
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05-22-2014, 04:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Copperas Cove
Posts: 1,426
M.O.C. #12096
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Quote:
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quote:A friend of mine just bought a 2010 3400 and is thinking of putting Michelin tires on it. Do they make a tire with enough capacity in a Michelin tire?
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Your friends rig is borderline. At 12500 lbs dry weight, depending on how big a pack rat he is he may be over the weights. His trailer should have 7k lb axles too but knowing Keystone who knows lol lol. If I were him I would cough up the extra and get the 614's. That's just too close for comfort. I know LT tires have some cushion but go with the 614's especially if he does have 7k axles. I would leave LT tires for rigs below 13k lbs gw...
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