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03-16-2020, 06:46 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Hilliards
Posts: 237
M.O.C. #25636
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Sailun vs Kenda
I'm looking to upgrade to a G rated tire. I have read countless posts on the benefits of the higher rating and I am definitely doing it. With that, has anybody had any experience with the Kenda brand tire? My local dealer can not even get the Sailuns, but I can order them from Amazon. I would rather get local, but all they have is Kenda. Anybody? Thanks!
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03-16-2020, 07:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Carson City
Posts: 2,017
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Simple tire will deliver quickly. Just did it. Them take it to an installer of your choice. In my case that is me. I'll take two wheels off at a time and take them to the shop for mount and balance. I can't stand to watch what people do with impact wrenches.
Make sure the wheels are good for the 110lb pressure.
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03-16-2020, 09:48 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
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Lots of good experience and time on the road with Sailuns. For me, I'll stick with a known.
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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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03-16-2020, 01:59 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Puyallup
Posts: 512
M.O.C. #12948
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Hmm.. Kenda is new to me too..I think I would still stick with my Sailuns, but Sailuns had to start somewhere in this market too. It will be interesting to see how this new tire works out for folks. Good luck.
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03-16-2020, 03:00 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Taylors
Posts: 562
M.O.C. #15948
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeff Myers
I'm looking to upgrade to a G rated tire. I have read countless posts on the benefits of the higher rating and I am definitely doing it. With that, has anybody had any experience with the Kenda brand tire? My local dealer can not even get the Sailuns, but I can order them from Amazon. I would rather get local, but all they have is Kenda. Anybody? Thanks!
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If your mind is firmly made-up to go to a steel cased tire you really don't have to go the super "over kill" 16" LRG.
There are at least a half dozen ST tire manufacturers now building the ST225/75R15 in the steel cased design with a LRF.
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03-16-2020, 03:03 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Taylors
Posts: 562
M.O.C. #15948
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jimandlaurie
Hmm.. Kenda is new to me too..I think I would still stick with my Sailuns, but Sailuns had to start somewhere in this market too. It will be interesting to see how this new tire works out for folks. Good luck.
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The Kenda brand names are Karrer and Load Star. They've been around for quite some time but still do'nt build a steel cased ST tire.
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03-16-2020, 06:55 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,547
M.O.C. #2283
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I wouldn’t gamble a $60000 camper on a $200 tire when I had a proven tire.
Lynwood
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03-25-2020, 02:09 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2017
Location: South East NC
Posts: 1,768
M.O.C. #19865
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Sailun has the best reputation of all trailer tires and cost less than most. Would you buy a steak priced lower than an unknown slab of meat?
I’d get them ordered real soon
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03-25-2020, 02:16 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: piseco
Posts: 258
M.O.C. #20884
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Triangle is now also producing a G rated steel case tire.
Just got a set for my gooseneck equipment trailer.
They were very round and balanced easily with little weight.
They are available in 235 80 and 85 16, price is competitive with Sailun.
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2020 AT4 3500 SRW Duramax SB
2018 Denali Duramax crew (traded)
2018.5 Montana 3811MS Legacy
Lippert AirRide pinbox / PullRite SuperLight hitch
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03-25-2020, 02:47 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Zanesville
Posts: 16
M.O.C. #25576
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I just bought Sailun tires at NTB. They ordered them yesterday and called me today very early afternoon.
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2015 3611RL
Not our first RV but it is our first Montana.
2020 Silverado High Country 3500HD, factory puck system with B&W Companion
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03-25-2020, 03:00 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Port Orchard
Posts: 58
M.O.C. #25024
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Stick with the proven tire!
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03-25-2020, 03:03 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,547
M.O.C. #2283
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Smart move good tires!
Lynwood
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03-25-2020, 03:08 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: SWFL
Posts: 964
M.O.C. #17801
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Kenda's been around forever as far as I know, but I've never had any. Sailun has such a good reputation I'd take it over any lesser-known tire. I got mine from simpletire.com. They even suggested a local tire shop and drop-shipped the tires there.
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2005 Ford F350, 6.0 diesel, short bed
Demco Hitchiker Auto Slide hitch
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03-25-2020, 05:03 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Middleton
Posts: 76
M.O.C. #23951
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The Load Stars on my previous camper were horrible. Love the Sailuns on the new one.
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03-25-2020, 05:23 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: minneapolis
Posts: 16
M.O.C. #17854
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Kenda has made some real junk tires in the past. If people got burned once why go back? Sailuns are worth tracking down. Almost zero complaints on the net.
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